Selecting High-Rise Formwork Systems
Super high-rise buildings present unique structural and logistical challenges. Selecting the right concrete formwork system directly influences your project’s timeline, concrete finish, and site safety.
Top 5 Expert Tips
1. Evaluate the Building Geometry
Complex architectural designs require flexible framed or customized formwork profiles, whereas standard towers benefit from modular self-climbing cores.
2. Prioritize Crane-Free Climbing
At high altitudes, crane availability becomes a major bottleneck. Self-climbing platform systems (SCP) ensure continuous vertical progress independent of crane availability.
3. Focus on Cycle Time
Assess early-stripping capabilities of slab formwork systems to achieve faster floor-to-floor pour cycles (typically target 3-4 days per floor).
4. Integrate Perimeter Protection
Wind loads increase significantly at height. Integrated hydraulic protection screens are essential for securing the perimeter and protecting workers.
5. Calculate the Total Cost of Reuse
Consider the total cycles of the panels. Highly durable systems like TECON aluminium panels have a higher upfront cost but deliver a lower per-pour cost over 300+ cycles.