The desk took about 2 hours to put together. It was very well packaged and was protected very well in the box. It seems very sturdy. The instructions were easy to follow. All pieces were clearly marked and the hardware was all packaged individually which made assembly even easier. The only mark down so far is, since i do not have the desk against a wall, the hardware in the back is visible. Would have been nice had there been stickers or something to cover up the hardware for those not wishing to stare at a wall while they work. So far so good!