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 ...

The Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM) in downtown Montreal, Quebec, is one of the two major hospital networks in Montreal. The design/construction of CHUM was entrusted to the ...

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 ...

In this video I walk through building the foundation formwork for a power hammer — the critical step before pouring concrete ...

While concrete is without a doubt the world's go-to building material thanks to its durability, malleability, and ability to withstand a wide range of climates, it is also the principal source of CO 2 ...

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 ...

If you’re planning a self build, one of the biggest decisions you’ll make is what structural system to use. For most people, the options that spring to mind are either traditional brick and block or a ...

The Philadelphia Navy Yard, similar to other waterfront areas across the country, is undergoing a two-decades-long transformation from a declining industrial district to a burgeoning office park. A ...

Canadian designer and lighting brand Bocci founder Omer Arbel has created a home in British Columbia with expressive pillars made from concrete poured into fabric. Called 75.9 House, the home sits on ...

Commercial concrete business Formwork Plus, which operated from 37 Denbigh St in Moolap and had eight full-time employees, appointed Kennedy Ryan Advisory as liquidator earlier this month. The company ...