Concrete's strength and structural integrity come not only in its material properties, but also from how it's molded during construction. An architecture student has devised a clever way to build ...
Rapid urbanisation, growth of city-centric commerce and corresponding infrastructure development have heightened construction activity across the globe. Consequent challenges of construction project ...
The concrete industry is becoming increasingly competitive as a growing number of contractors adopt tools, such as BIM and collaboration platforms, for managing project information. Formwork is one of ...
"Unfold Form" is a lightweight and reusable formwork system for vaulted concrete structures. This type of formwork uses geometry to shape a floor that uses up to 60 percent less concrete and 90 ...
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 ...
Can the type of concrete used for a project affect the formwork needed to ensure its success? Construction Week investigates the effects of self-compacting concrete on formwork. One of the latest ...
The Loop at Mattapan Station in Boston, Massachusetts, is a mixed-use redevelopment project adjacent to the Mattapan MBTA Red Line Station. The $57-milion project includes a new building with 135 ...