Definition
Formwork, commonly called Shuttering on Indian sites, is the temporary structural mold into which wet concrete is poured. It is made of timber, plywood, steel, or aluminum. The formwork must be strong enough to support the immense hydrostatic pressure of wet concrete safely without bulging or collapsing.
Practical Example
For a high-rise residential tower, the contractor abandons traditional timber formwork and invests in modern Aluminum Shuttering (like Mivan). This allows them to pour the walls and slabs simultaneously, drastically reducing the floor cycle time from 14 days to just 7 days.
Application in Superwise
Formwork is a massive component of construction costs. Superwise tracks formwork explicitly. Subcontractors bill based on the "Shuttering Area" (Square Meters of contact surface). Superwise calculates the exact surface area from the BOQ, preventing contractors from overstating their shuttering measurements in RA Bills.
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