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To start with, what is formwork?

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Formwork, which is also known as concrete forms or shuttering, is used to as a temporary casings to hold wet concrete until it gets sufficiently strong to support its own weight.

Formwork History and Trend

Concrete formwork seems to have the look of a modern invention. But the basic function of such concept was carried by traditional job-built timber work in the early days. It is the job of role of thumb, which means the concreting outcome relys more on the carpenter's skills and experience.

However, over the years, the construction industry is changing rapidly. New technologies and new materials are being used, and the traditonal timber&nail work has evolved into pre-engineered system formwork. There have arised different systems made of steel, aluminum and plastics etc.

In terms of new tochnologies, there are considerable innovations like climbing formwork, monolithic system, early stripping technology etc. No matter what material is applied or what technology is introduced, every system has its own advantages and but one needs to choose a formwork which best supports individual project requirement. In other words, there does not exist a PERFECT system that can satisfy the needs of all projects, for they might vary hugely in labor qualifity, timeline requirement, project structures and budget limits etc.

How to choose the right formwork？

As you might know well now, there are multiple factors to consider when trying to find out the most suitable solution for your project. And the following question check list might help.

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• Which factor is the biggest barrier for you, timeline, direct formwork cost, or labor quality? It is quite typical to make a choice between an inexpensive forming material that is labor-intensive and a forming system that may cost more but provide high productivity.
• Is it safe to install, use or dismantle?
• Are special working tools required? How difficult is it to work with this system?
• Apart from the direct cost of the formwork itself, is there any relevant cost involved, for example, on tower crane, plastering, secondary work etc.?
• How to transfer the formwork from floor to floor? Does a crane have to be used?
• How many times is the formwork can be re-used? Is it possible to re-use it in future projects?
• Is engineering service also included? Will the supplier offer a full set of assembly drawings or instruction for the project?
• When reusing the formwork, can the supplier provide second-time design service?
• Is it possible to pre-assemble the formwork before delivery?
• Does the supplier’s offer include engineering services? Will the supplier provide generic drawings or specific assembly drawings for the formwork for the project?
• Does the supplier offer basic training on the system? Does the supplier offer on-site technical service and reduce the learning curve of the formwork crew?
• Don't forget to try to know more about the suppler of this formwork. Do they have relevant project experience?
• Is the communication with the supplier smooth enough? Can they throughly understand your needs and can provide tailored solutions?

With all those questions in mind, you will have a clear shape of the formwork system you need. A good formwork system for you is definitely the one that helps you achieve the balance among schedule pressure, labor requirements, quality and total cost of a project.

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Thanks to the MGC-F’s foldable design, the units arrive on site pre-assembled and ready to be flown directly onto the wall, saving time, space and labour.

When the climbing unit has been placed on the building, the extensions, trailing platforms, and access ladders are installed from below, increasing safety and efficient assembly.

The MGC-F and the wall formwork always form a single unit. Guide rails and guide shoes ensure that it remains firmly anchored to the building even under windy conditions, during both the construction and climbing phases.

MGC-F is flexible and can be adapted for use even on complex buildings with a variety of sizes and structural elements.

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