As a solution to the construction productivity conundrum, pre-fabricated and modular designs have seen a rise in popularity and media coverage over the past few years. Constructed offsite in a Lego-like fashion, modular buildings use lean manufacturing techniques to pre-fabricate buildings in deliverable sections, sometimes forgoing the traditional pouring and forming of concrete done onsite […]
As a pre-engineered, modular formwork system, Steel-Ply is highly durable and versatile. The Symons Forms system can be used to create virtually any design or type of concrete structure. Applied in commercial as well as residential structures, Steel-Ply is more economical than custom built plywood formwork, or other forming methods. Steel-Ply concrete forms can be […]
Concrete, a composite material comprising of aggregates, cement, and moisture has become an integral component of modern structural constructions. Having lent its strength in building formidable structures, from resilient Roman Colosseum of the past, to the sky touching Burj Khalifa today, its durability and flexibility propagate its use as a popular building material of choice. […]
Concrete is a flexible and durable building material lacking any characteristic shape in a wet state. Concrete Forms or formwork functions as a mold, casting it into specific dimensions. It also supports the concrete mixture until it cures and becomes self-supporting. With advancements in research and construction technology, concrete forms has evolved, from timber and wood […]
When building a home or supervising a workplace renovation, one thing is for certain – you’re going to need a lot of concrete at the worksite! Concrete purchase cost estimation entails much more than just including the price of concrete per meter. There are multiple variables at play, from surface preparation to reinforcement materials, all […]
Concrete formwork systems may face several deficiencies that can lead to structural weaknesses and disrupt work, or worse, injure workers. This article will look at some of the common defect found in concrete formwork systems: Formwork Defects Due To Imperfect Design And Construction Practice Any lacking in formwork design or construction can cause a defect. […]
The United States has experienced a dramatic rise in the number of natural disasters. The latest disaster in California, ‘Camp Fire’ resulted in the loss of 85 civilian lives along with 18,804 buildings that were turned to dust. Such widespread destruction is likely to occur again, with wildfires expected to increase in 2019. The whole […]
Formwork is used by manufacturing molds made out of certain materials onto which concrete is poured. There are a number of different types of concrete forms for sale used in construction, and the method for choosing one usually relies on the project specifications. Sometimes asking few simple concrete questions can allow contractors to pick the […]
With any construction project, the goal is to spend less and get more. However, buying all the materials isn’t always the best idea. Concrete forms can be expensive and time consuming to create and can take up significant space in your storage room. Why not rent concrete forms instead? Concrete forms come in different materials, which […]
The modern world was built on the foundation of steel-reinforced concrete. For all its wonders, contemporary concrete isn’t as strong as its ancient Roman predecessor. Roman concrete structures have stood the test of time, surviving harsh conditions for 2,000 years. Scientists have devoted research to understanding the unique composition of Roman concrete. Their findings have revealed how an ancient civilization […]