Arch-Crete Forms

June 19, 2007

Architectural Conc. Creations

Archcreteforms 10076991

Integrated system that simplifies the process of attaining vertical textured concrete surfaces
Lightweight and easily maintained
Last for more than 1,500 pours
Average weight of 57 lbs.

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BIM was a central element to the library’s construction, allowing for scheduling and clash detection. Morley used Revit to build every column, wall and piece of concrete and detect conflicts floor by floor. Each week all subcontractors were required to submit their updated BIM files to Turner to update the master BIM file.

A Study in Architectural Forming

Morley Construction faced a tight schedule and intricate architectural concrete forming requirements on the new San Diego Central Library, which was designed by Rob Quigley and destined to become an iconic figure in the city’s skyline.

Contractors regularly look at the basic U.S. residential concrete foundation as being a three-day process. Excavation, footing forming and concrete placement on day one; wall forming and concrete placement on day two; and form stripping, clean-up and waterproofing on day three.

Why Wait to Form Walls on Footings?

The Concrete Foundations Association explains the rationale behind the speed available to the construction of residential concrete foundations and why footings are not susceptible to damage if the contractor continues the forming process on day two.

Cantilever Stepliners for Cast Concrete Stairs

Get A Cantilever Step, In One Step - Cantilever Stepliner

Designed for greater ease of use, the Centilever Step Liner comes in a single piece, meaning less work and difficulty for installers and contractors.

CONEXPO Doka Connects Contractors with Innovations

Doka Connects With Contractors at CONEXPO 2023

Doka announced its latest news during CONEXPO 2023 - visitors are able to experience hands-on wall and slab formwork, safety, scaffolding, and digital services that will connect contractors with successful solutions. Booth D2001

The Evolution of a Poured Wall Contractor

Rich Kubica, owner of K-Wall Poured Walls, LLC has spent his entire life in the concrete foundation and wall business. Like most futurists who have the foresight to take on radical ideas, he decided it was time to add precast walls to his offerings.

Hilti

Hilti Puts 30 New Cordless Tools on Battery Platform

More than 30 cordless tools will be added to the Nuron battery platform.

Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Form Ties

GFRP Form Ties

Composite form ties are a cost-effective solution for formwork.

Alternative Green Concrete Forms and Concrete Footings

Getting Off On a New Foot

New forming systems are sparking a trend in the footings industry.

Figure 1. Juan Zurita residence.

An Introduction to Fabric-Formed Concrete for Architectural Structures - Part 1

Some state-of-the-art architectural projects have benefited by the use of fabric as a formwork. Yet this versatile means of containing concrete has yet to become a formwork of choice for the construction industry.

K Form Screenshot

The K-Form Concrete Plastic Formwork System, Now Available in U.S. Through Omnis Panels

The screed rail, concrete slab forming, and concrete paving solution - K-Form - will be available to the U.S. concrete contractors through an exclusive distribution agreement with Omnis Panels.

7 Facts On Self-Climbing Concrete Forming Systems

With the amazing ability to form a building's concrete core independent of a crane, the self-climbing system has aided concrete contractors in high-rise construction for years. Featuring the PERI ACS-400

7 Interesting Things About Self Climbing Systems

7 Things You Didn’t Know About Self-Climbing Systems

A short list of interesting things about self-climbing / crane-independent formwork systems, featuring the PERI ACS-400.

Steel-Ply Modular Concrete Formwork System

Steel-Ply Modular Concrete Formwork System

PolyMeta Forms

PolyMeta High Density Polyethylene Concrete Forms

Maximo

MAXIMO Crane-Set Wall Forming System

Skydeck 2

SKYDECK

SuperDek

Ekedal Concrete

17 Feet Below: The CFA 2020 Project of the Year

Ekedal Concrete earns a CFA 2020 Project of the Year Award for constructing a residential foundation 17 feet below sea level.

Pic 5 Layout Step Shuttering

PERI QuickSolve (Enhanced Edition) - Powerful Online Project Formwork Planning Tool

Why Concrete Contractors are Bringing Formwork Detailing In-House

Why Contractors are Bringing Formwork Detailing In-House

Contractors can avoid delays, minimize risks, improve productivity, and reduce construction costs by taking some or all of their formwork detailing and planning in-house.

Concrete's Form Tie Shortage Estimated to Affect Residential Construction into 2022

Concrete's Form Tie Shortage Estimated to Affect Residential Construction into 2022

While the shock of the shortage of steel form ties has worn off and contractors have adjusted to the supply, contractors must remain patient and diligent.

APA-trademarked concrete form panels can be used repeatedly with proper care.

5 Best Practices to Optimize Concrete Form Lifespan

These simple recommendations can expand the life out of your concrete formwork panels.

Best Projects of the Year in the Above-Grade Concrete Home

Squareness & Plumb: Thermal Mass Creates Home of the Future

Incorporating several energy-efficient technologies, such as solar panels and geothermal energy, this concrete residential home in Connecticut recognized as Concrete Foundations Association’s 2020 Above Grade Residence.

Stand the Test of Time | JLG®

Stand the Test of Time | JLG®

Your work is meant to weather through some of the toughest conditions. Your equipment should do the same. That's why the best contractors trust JLG®.