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As its name implies, wall formwork is a type of formwork used to construct walls in numerous types of construction applications. Wall formwork can be made of timber, steel, aluminum, or other materials. Steel and aluminum wall formwork are typically prefabricated...

The use of concrete formwork ultimately provides a lot of value to concrete construction projects. Without attention to efficiency, however, you can end up spending more money than you intend to or should while concrete forming. Below are seven suggestions to hel...

Foundations are created using long, slender, columnar elements called piles that are usually made from steel or reinforced concrete. In order to install a pile into the earth, one of two methods can be used: replacement or displacement. Displaced piles are driven...

Being able to strip concrete formwork quickly offers the advantage of allowing you to cycle forms efficiently and reach project completion faster. Removing forms prematurely, however, can cause damage to concrete structures and result in costly rebuilds. In gener...

Steel formwork and aluminum formwork are both considered types of engineered formwork. Engineered formwork and conventional formwork are the two main categories of formwork. Conventional formwork is typically made from timber, while engineered forms are made from...

When inspecting steel beams either for purchase, maintenance or reuse, there are a few important things to look for, including wear and tear, prior applications, additions, mechanical properties, rusting, stickers that express the steel grade, beam size and weigh...

Some of the most common mishaps that occur while pile driving include failing to consider pile penetration requirements; driving piles deeper than expected; allowing old piles to move laterally when new piles are driven; driving piles out of alignment; and failin...

ASTM International is a global organization that provides standardized guidelines for steel manufacturers. ASTM International publishes relevant information on the classification, evaluation and specification of steel types, and steel manufacturers use this infor...

When you sell steel beams through Eiffel Trading’s online marketplace, you’ll have access to our large network of construction, marine, and oilfield contractors, small-to-medium sized contractors, dealers and rental companies who are interested in purchasing your...

There are many reasons why you might find yourself with used or surplus steel beams that you no longer need. Sometimes, surplus structural beam is left over from another project, such as in instances where more beam was ordered than needed, or where scraps of pip...