Permanent formwork in construction

Traditionally, formwork requirements have been left to the construction stage and the main contractor’s temporary works designer, but this can lead to significant loss of benefit unless the permanent works designer provides appropriate guidance. This guide, which is a joint project with the Concrete Society, provides advice on where permanent formwork can be used to advantage in concrete construction. The book outlines some of the reasons why permanent formwork should be considered, when the decision to adopt should be made and how it should be implemented, and gives a summary checklist of benefits. This clear and practical publication explores the design, specification and construction stages and is aimed at supervising engineers involved in building and civil engineering works.