I bought this bed to replace my sons toddler bed. It is extremely well made and very sturdy. Completely made from metal, with the exception of the wooden planks, I feel it is a very durable piece. With the "help" of my four year old, (and of course throwing in other mommy tasks, laundry, dinner, etc.), it prob took us just over an hour. If done solo, I feel it could have taken approximately 20-30 mins once unpacked. Extremely easy to put together, directions were barely needed, just match numbers, align, insert and tighten bolts. Everything you needed to put the bed together was included, including wrench. A wonderful piece that I feel will last my son far into his teen years, not only for durability but style too!