Formwork, the temporary or permanent molds used to hold wet concrete until it sets, is a crucial element in concrete construction. Just as important is selection of the right formwork, as it greatly ...

Controlled permeability formwork (CPF) is a specialised casting technique designed to improve the surface quality and durability of cast concrete by regulating the exit of bleed water and entrapped ...

Owing to its exceptional properties, concrete is one of the most extensively used materials for construction. The creation of building elements using concrete involves pouring it into specially ...

Formwork is one of the biggest line items in most concrete budgets. It’s also one of the most labor-intensive and time-consuming phases of the concrete construction process. And naturally, formwork ...

In this video I walk through building the foundation formwork for a power hammer — the critical step before pouring concrete and installing the hammer itself. You’ll see how the formwork is laid out, ...

A career in carpentry is not limited to framing houses and trimming doors. Formwork carpenters build the molds that retain wet concrete in the construction of foundations and other concrete structures ...

When it comes to buying formwork we can’t be too hasty. Construction Week has lined up industry professionals to give their advice on what to look for when purchasing these systems and the dangers ...