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Buying concrete formwork used as opposed to new can help you cut costs. Since engineered concrete forms can be used around 2,000 or more cycles before being scrapped, buying used is also a sustainable, eco-friendly choice in comparison to buying new. The amount o...

It’s very important for concrete formwork to be installed and removed properly to avoid safety issues to workers and issues that may compromise the integrity of the structures you cast. It’s also integral that you use the right kind of formwork with the right spe...

A secant pile wall is a type of retaining wall used to ensure ground retention prior to excavation. Secant pile walls are created by constructing alternating primary and secondary piles (female and male piles) where the secondary piles partially cut into either s...

The faster and more efficiently you finish concrete construction, the better for your project and for your pocketbook. Using pre-engineered concrete formwork as opposed to many other modes of concrete construction already gives you an edge in terms of efficiency....

The short answer to whether or not you should sell your used concrete formwork is yes! There are numerous benefits to doing so and various reasons why you might consider selling your formwork after it’s no longer needed. Below are some things to consider when sel...

Falsework is a temporary structure made of steel piles used to support a separate, permanent structure while it’s under construction. As soon as the permanent structure can support itself, the falsework is removed.

Formwork is a type of falsework that’s us...

Braced cofferdams are systems used in urban areas to support the walls of an excavation project, or the prevent water from entering an excavation. Braced cofferdams are comprised of a sheeting and bracing system and are frequently used in the construction of brid...

Engineered forms made of steel or aluminum can be used thousands of times before you have to replace them. To get the most from them and extend their longevity, there are several things you can do maintenance-wise. Below are some tips to help you prolong the life...

Bearing piles are a kind of deep foundation system installed to support vertical loads by transferring the structure’s weight to the soil below. Most commonly, steel pipes are used to create bearing piles.

Bearing piles are necessary in one of two situatio...

End bearing piles (also known as point-bearing piles) are used to distribute large foundational loads from the topsoil, which has a low bearing capacity, to the rock beneath, which has a much higher bearing capacity. Loads can also be transferred to strong stratu...