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Formwork Technology is a revolutionary aluminium formwork construction system, which has been successfully used and developed over 20 years, for forming cast in place reinforced concrete building structures.Using this unique system, all walls, floor slabs, columns, beams, stairs, balconies, together with door and window openings are cast in place in a single site based operation.

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The resulting building structure is very strong, accurate in dimensions and tolerances, with a high quality of finished concrete surface and yet at the same time the Formwork Technology is fast, adaptable and very cost effective.

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Formwork can be used for a broad range of applications, from straightforward wall and slab construction to more complicated structures involving bay windows, stairs and hoods.The System for forming concrete structures is probably the most versatile modern construction system and unlike other systems it is equally suited to both high and low rise construction.

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By using specially designed and manufactured Aluminium Formwork and effectively managing associated construction activities, it has virtually brought ‘assembly line’ productivity to the construction site environment, completing projects in record times with 4 day per floor construction work cycles.The degree of pre engineering and inherent simplicity of Formwork enables unskilled local labour to be used.Every component is light enough to be handled by one operative, minimising the need for heavy lifting equipment.

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The main characteristic of the Formwork Technology are that it makes use of concrete as the principal building material for the prime reasons of cost and accessibility: Cement, sand and stone are readily available in most countries. Concrete also brings additional benefits in terms of it's build quality and strength, it's resistance to earthquake tremors, it's resistance to fire, rot and vermin attack; it's low noise transmission with good thermal capacity and it's proven durability, giving long life, with little maintenance.

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1. DESIGNWith technical designers and using state of the art design software, developed over many years, the formwork is designed to suit your project using the most economical assortment of panel sizes.The combination of bespoke software and the experience of the designers, guarantees the most efficient construction process, incorporating the optimum assembly procedures, economical panel selection and ultimately minimizing capital and operational costs.

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Architectural details are incorporated during the design and manufacture of the panels and can be designed to suit any required structural element or shapes such as bay windows, stairs, balconies and special architectural features

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The accurate regular dimensions achieved with the Formwork Technology enables pre-fabrication of cast in items such as door and window frames as well as electrical and mechanical components.

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Preliminary schemes and building layouts can be developed as an initial step to assessing commercial viability. Outline budget costing exercises are regularly performed as a means of confirming our competitiveness.On leaving the factory all panels are clearly labelled to ensure that they are easily identifiable on site and can be smoothly fitted together using the formwork modulation drawings.

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2. MANUFACTURINGThe basic element of Formwork is the panel which is a framework of extruded aluminium sections, welded to an aluminium sheet. This produces a lightweight panel with an excellent stiffness to weight ratio, yielding minimal deflections under concrete loading. Panels are manufactured in standard sizes with non-standard elements made in the sizes and shapes to suit the requirements of specific projects.

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The panels are made from a high strength aluminium alloy. The face of the panel is a 4mm thick plate, on a framework of specially designed extruded sections, welded to form a robust component.

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The panels are manufactured within a factory environment to very high specifications and tolerances. Once assembled they are subjected to a trial erection in order to eliminate any dimensional or on site problems.

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3. TECHNICAL SUPPORTUpon arrival of formwork onto site, experienced supervisors from manufacturer will be on site to assist in the setting up of the material on the working slab and to train the site staff in proper handling of the equipment.The site staff will also be guided to achieve the agreed construction work cycle to maximize the efficiency of the formwork and labour force on site.

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The simplicity of the Formwork Technology and the repetitive nature of the assembly process make it possible to accurately programme construction sequences and thus cycle times well in advance. In addition this enables unskilled labour to work with the Formwork therefore reducing the burden on skilled labour when this is in short supply.

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Simplicity - Pin and Wedge System The panels are held in position by a simple pin and wedge system that passes through holes in the outside rib of each panel. The panels fit precisely, simply and securely and require no bracing.Buildings can be constructed quickly and easily by unskilled labour with a hammer being the only tool required.

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PIN & WEDGE

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Once the panels have been numbered, measuring is not necessary. As the erection process is manual, tower cranes are freed up and can concentrate on other handling operations. The result is a typical 4 to 5 day cycle for floor-to-floor construction.Specially designed quick strip prop head enables speed of construction to be attained using a single set of formwork panels.

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The unique V shaped prop head which allows the ‘quick strip’ of deck panels to take place whilst leaving the propping undisturbed. The deck panels can therefore be removed immediately, allowing the rapid re-use of equipment and minimizing the amount of formwork required. Positioning of props identically from floor to floor allows construction loads to be safely spread to several lower levels as the structural concrete matures.

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Quality of Construction achieved using FORMWORK TECHNOLOGY. Formwork is manufactured to very high tolerances, giving high quality formwork components that ensure consistency of dimensions. On removal of the formwork mould, a high quality concrete finish is produced to accurate tolerances and verticality.

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The high tensile steel wall ties ensure wall thickness are maintained with accuracy and also prevent bulging. Also rigid aluminium alloy ensures perfect right angle joints between walls, walls and slab and door or window openings.The high tolerance of finish means that no further plastering is required, typically a 4-5mm skim coat is applied internally to walls prior to finishing and a good quality textured paint application is applied to the external surface.

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4. SITE MANAGEMENTThe essence of formwork technology is that it is provides a production line approach in the construction industry by simplifying and streamlining the complex construction process.Scheduling involves the design and development of the work cycle required to maximize efficiency in the field.

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The establishment of a daily cycle of work, which when fully coordinated with different trades such as reinforcing steel fixing and mechanical services cerates a highly efficient working schedule, not just for the formwork but for all parallel trades and building material supply chains. Experienced site supervisors are sent to site to train the supervisory staff and labour in the proper handling of the equipment and to assist in getting started and establishing the desired work cycle.

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This improved co-ordination and construction management enables the equipment to be cycled at optimum speed and ensures that the results in terms of system efficiency and speed of output are outstanding. Speed of construction mainly depends upon economy required and the construction period of the project. Various work cycles are achievable however the 4-day cycle is most preferred

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5. SPEEDThe in situ construction of all walls and partitions reduces the requirement for follow-on wet trades. The concrete surface finish produced with the aluminium forms allows achievement of a high quality wall finish without the need for expensive plastering. Door and window openings are formed in position, with a high degree of accuracy.

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Precision items such as door and window frames can be directly installed on site and minimal re-sizing required.First fix electrical and mechanical services can be cast in place.

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6. ADVANTAGES1. The Formwork is specifically designed to allow rapid

construction on all types of architectural layouts.2. Total system forms. Forms concrete structures of all designs without having to combine with other formwork systems.3. Custom designed to suit project requirements4. Unsurpassed construction speed. 4 to 6 typical

floor/month is achievable. Earlier completion, earlier billings, earlier vacant possession and earlier title redemption, all help to enhance a developers’ reputation for successful timely completion of construction projects.

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5. High quality finish. Better as-builts of level, alignment, verticality, evenness, squareness, more accurate openings for windows and doors.6. IBS certified.Efficient construction practice that complies with Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (CIDB) Policy.7. Easier site management.All subcontractors’ works are easier to coordinate. Able to accurately plan and schedule work in advance.

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8. Improves workplace safetyAvoid work stoppages, encounter fewer problems with Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) and increase productivity.9. Reduces construction wasteCleaner, safer site. Lower debris removal costs.10. Environmentally friendlySupport global environmental policy. Aluminium forms are recyclable.11. Crane freeAll panels are hand-held, saving the crane costs and waiting time.

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12. Cost effective.13. Panels can be re used up to 300 times14. Erected using unskilled labour Reduce labour costs. Minimise exposure to skilled labour shortages

7. SAFETY A lot of importance is given to safety on site and that is why it has developed an integrated safety / working platform which ensures labour safety during erection and striking of the formwork system

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This eliminates the necessity of scaffolding the building by traditional methods during construction of the concrete structures. Two levels of working platform encircle the perimeter of the building ensuring safety is paramount. Safety is incorporated into the formwork with integrated brackets to support walkways on external surfaces. It avoids separate scaffolding for safety during shuttering operations.

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8. ENVIRONMENTThe formwork is made entirely from aluminium and is 100% recyclable. The formwork can be used by unskilled labour more than 300 times without loss of quality or dimensional integrity.Afterwards it can be recycled under normal industrial processes.

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In this respect it has great advantages over conventional wooden formwork which is not only wasteful of natural resources but also rapidly loses quality and dimensional integrity with only a few uses and requires skilled labour to rectify and maintain. Because the formwork is made entirely from aluminium there is no need for wooden props, bracing or panels.

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Construction sites are much cleaner environments with benefits both in terms of worker conditions and the elimination of rubbish and waste. It has also been found that because the formwork is used like a factory line process actual production is more efficient and site energy resources are reduced in a better planned and controlled manner.

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9. PROJECTS COMPLETEDThe Cove, PenangSupply of System Formwork for the construction of 3 no. 41and 1 no. 42 storey condominium blocks

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1. Project: Paragon Heights, Kuala Lumpur 2. Project: The View, Penang 3. Project: The Cove, Penang 4. Project: Pelangi Damansara, Petaling Jaya 5. Project: Springtide Residences, Penang 6. Project: Zehn Bukit Pantai, Kuala Lumpur 7. Project: Time Square, Phase 1, Penang 8. Project: Pavilion Residences, Kuala Lumpur 9. Project: One Menerung Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur

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10. Project: Northshore Gardens, Kuala Lumpur 11. Project: Nautica Lake Suites, Sunway South Quay 12. Project: 8 Gurney (The Shores), Penang 13. Project: Titiwangsa Sentral, Kuala Lumpur 14. Project: Five Stones, Petaling Jaya 15. Project: Ivory Resort, Penang 16. Project: Verticas Residensi, Kuala Lumpur 17. Project: Setia Sky Residences, Kuala Lumpur 18. Project: Oval Tower, Kuala Lumpur 19. Project: Scott SOHO, Kuala Lumpur