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Monolithic formwork MFE MivanForm

Ultra robust and lightweight formwork suitable for monolithic constructions

What is Mivanform?

Mivan, short for Aluminium Formwork System, is a modern construction technology that uses aluminium formwork to cast and reinforce concrete buildings.

Unlike the traditional formwork system which relies on timber, steel or plastic, Mivan uses high-grade aluminium alloy to produce lightweight, robust, and reusable formwork panels. These panels are prefabricated and can be easily assembled and dismantled, significantly reducing construction times and labour costs.

Originally pioneered by Mivan Ltd, a well-known British construction company, MFE has since become the first company in the world to successfully commercialise aluminium formwork on an industrial scale.

Features

01

Custom-designed and made-to-measure

Easily adaptable for all types of concrete buildings, from office towers, hotels and up-market high-rise condominiums, to single and double-storey homes and affordable housing projects.

02

Monolithic construction

All building components can be casted in a single operation, including: walls, floor slabs, columns and beams, lift core, balconies, stairs, and door and window openings.

03

Robust, high-quality results

Resulting structure is extremely strong with a smooth concrete surface finish, which only requires a minimum skim coat.

04

Easy installation

Unskilled labour can be trained by MFE’s support team, with no specialist tools or equipment required.

05

Rapid construction speeds

High-rise buildings constructed at a rate of 4 days per floor and landed properties constructed at a rate of 1 house per day with only a single set of forms.

Production Line Process

  1. Wall steel is first erected.
  2. Wall and slab formwork is placed up. Forms are joined together using the pin and wedge system, which can be dismantled quickly after the concrete structure is completed.
  3. Slab steel is installed.
  4. First fix M&E.
  5. Concrete is poured into the formwork.
  6. Vertical formwork is struck after 12 hours while slab formwork is struck after 36 hours.
  7. Process is repeated for the next structure or floor.

Key Benefits

Reusable

Between 300 - 1,000 times to maximise ROI

Lightweight

Average weight of 25kg/m², eliminating the need for heavy lifting or cranes

Recyclable

100% recyclable at the end of their lifecycle

Eliminate site rubbish

Has no consumables, resulting in a clean and safe site operation

Easy to use

Can be assembled by non-skilled labour with simple training and without special tools

Fast build cycles

Easily achieve construction cycle times of 1 floor every 4-5 days, or 1 landed house per day

High quality finishing

No heavy plastering or excessive finishing needed

Design flexibility

Highly experienced design team able to provide solutions for multiple applications

Strength and stability

High load bearing capacity of up to 100 KN per m² when assembled

Low carbon emissions

Sustainable alternative to wooden formwork