Climbing Formwork Systems

Climbing formwork can play a crucial role in the construction of any high-reaching and repetitive concrete structures, such as mid to high-rise buildings, tall commercial buildings, bridge pylons, airport control towers, lift shafts and silos. This is particularly true on sites with cranage limitations, or where you’re working to tight timeframes where vertical and horizontal parts of the building can be constructed concurrently.

At Altrad RMD Kwikform, we pride ourselves in providing safe, versatile and efficient climbing formwork solutions. Each system is versatile and fully adaptable, as well as suitable for inclined, stepped, circular or straight surfaces. Our self-climbing formwork has been used to complete a variety of outstanding projects across the globe, including the Al Jazeera Tower in the UAE.

Tru lift climbing formwork

Climbing formwork used in Muscat Airport Control Tower construction

RMD Kwikform climbing formwork

Key considerations

  • Number of floors
    One factor that will determine the best self-climbing formwork system for your project is the number of floors being built. This will influence whether a jump form system, a track climber or even a heavy-duty option is more suitable. The availability of on-site cranes will also impact whether a solution with hydraulic capabilities is used.
  • Early involvement
    Early involvement can help bring to light any potential challenges, such as whether there are any parts of a steel structure that need to knit into the core, as there could potentially be embedments to work around. How fast the core gains strength before moving onto the next pour is another key consideration, as this can impact cycle times. Our specialist engineers will work with you to provide the most appropriate climbing formwork solution.

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