What Is Formwork?
Formwork is the temporary mould into which concrete is poured to create structural elements — columns, beams, slabs and walls. Once the concrete has cured to sufficient strength, the formwork is struck and reused on the next pour. The quality and alignment of your formwork directly determines the quality of your finished concrete.
The Risks of Poor Formwork
Formwork failures are one of the leading causes of construction site fatalities. A collapse during a concrete pour can be catastrophic. At Eximia Development, every formwork assembly is inspected by a qualified site engineer before any pour is authorised. We use a combination of plywood shuttering and steel props, designed to handle the hydrostatic pressure of fresh concrete.
Scaffolding Standards
Our scaffolding systems are erected and inspected in compliance with local safety regulations and international best practice. Each scaffold is tagged with a weekly inspection date. Workers are prohibited from accessing any scaffold that has not been cleared by the site safety officer. As shown in the image above — a typical active pour with both scaffold and formwork in use — the setup must be engineered, not improvised.
Our Non-Negotiables on Site
- All scaffolding erected by certified scaffolders
- Daily visual inspections by site foreman
- Load capacity clearly marked on all bays
- Fall arrest systems on all elevated working platforms
- Formwork strike not permitted before reaching 75% design strength
Building safely is building right. If you are looking for a contractor who takes site safety seriously, talk to us.
