Easy to assemble with two people in just under 20 minutes. Would take me longer by myself but the instructions were clear enough I doubt it would've been trouble. I have not had it for long so I can't make any comments about durability but it seems to be sturdy. My only comment is there was some small wear on some of the components as if they had been scratched or chipped before arriving but they are hardly noticeable and seem to be purely cosmetic. Happy for the price so far!