Assembly was very easy with the help of a power driver. To screw the feet into the legs by hand would have taken a considerable amount of time and carpel tunnel! The build of the desk is what you can expect at this price point (MDF and cam-lock fittings). When built, the desk feels sturdy and can support a multiple monitor set-up. Note that the wire 'channels' that mount to the rear privacy panel are very flimsy plastic. If you intend to use these to route lots of wires or to hold a small power-strip/surge protector, they might not be sturdy enough.