Geodesic domes and assembly times
When building a geodesic dome for an event, greenhouse or other purposes, a question always comes up: “How long will it take to assemble the dome?”
Below is a chart with estimates on how much time it takes to assemble a conduit dome (timber ones take much longer to put together!). We suggest equipment based on the diameter of the geodesic dome and estimates on capacity and resources required.
Last note: when you cover the geodesic dome set aside a coupe of hours for the fitting, and another 30 minutes to do a last check on the entire installation.
| Dome diameter | Capacity (estimate) | Equipment to use | Shape | Setup time |
| 20-foot / 6 meter Dome 5/9 (3v) |  |
Tall ladder, scaffolding |  |
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| 24- foot / 7 meter Dome 5/9 (3v) |  |
Tall ladder, scaffolding, scissor lift | |
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| 30-foot / 9 meter Dome 5/9 (3v) |  |
scissor lift, scaffolding | |
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| 36-foot / 11 meter Dome 1/2 (4v) |  |
scissor lift, scaffolding |  |
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| 44-foot / 14 meter Dome 1/2 (6v) |  |
boom lift, scissor lift, scaffolding | |
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| 50-foot / 15 meter dome 1/2 (6v) |  |
Boom lift, scissor lift, scaffolding |  |
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| 90-foot / 27 meter dome 1/2 (6v) |  |
Boom lift, scissor lift, | |
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| 120-foot / 37 meter dome 1/2 (8v) |  |
Boom lift, scissor lift | |
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