The concrete slab can be thought of as the wearing cap for the building pad and base course. A well compacted and smooth subgrade is critical to a successful slab. Slab formwork, jointing details, ...

The SKYFLEX Forward-looking Slab Formwork can be used flexibly and, thanks to its reusability, helps conserve resources compared to traditional timber formwork, while speeding up the formwork ...

Doka is working on a project in Elephant and Castle in London, England One of the key requirements for contractors regarding high-rise building techniques, such as falsework and formwork, is to reduce ...

When it comes to buying formwork we can’t be too hasty. Construction Week has lined up industry professionals to give their advice on what to look for when purchasing these systems and the dangers ...

With a distinct mix of upscale retail shops, find dining, state-of-the-art offices and residential homes, Houston’s CityCentre combines several luxury amenities for both visitors and residents.

A research team led by Jamin Dillenburger, an assistant professor at ETH Zurich, has recently produced and installed a concrete ceiling shaped by 3D-printed sand formwork. Dubbed the “Smart Slab,” the ...

Above are the rib and block slabs and below are in situ concrete slabs. The rib and block slabs need less raw material in their making which makes them more economical to use during construction among ...