Formcraft was born from a West Australian construction company that specialised mainly in more traditional construction methods like limestone block work and feature masonry. The company successfully focused on residential and commercial projects using the tried and tested methods that have been used for centuries. These methods are often seen as antiquated and very labour intensive.

In Western Australia, as in many other parts of the world there is a growing emphasis on environmental sustainability, immediacy and minimizing energy consumption. These are all values that we wanted to embed in a new, fast track construction system using energy efficient materials and having broad market appeal. Formcraft was established to further explore these principals.One of the fastest growing sectors in the construction industry around the world is Permanent Insulated Formwork. These lightweight panels are used to build reinforced concrete walls for residential, commercial and multistory construction. Once the forms are erected, concrete is poured in the cavity between the forms. After the concrete has hardened, the panels stay in place and become the insulating element for the walls.In short the Formcraft building system combines the insulating effectiveness of the polymer panels with the structural integrity of concrete. Formcraft, building efficiencies for the future. Strength Nothing rivals steel-reinforced concrete for strength and stability. Formcraft houses will undoubtedly be attractive to people who live in areas plagued by natural disasters such as bush fires, and cyclones. Reinforced concrete walls are known to withstand much stronger weather conditions than the conventional construction systems. The result is a solid, stable and durable structure. Internal energy efficiency The walls insulated by the Formcraft building system have an R factor over 3 which easily exceed the new Australian standards relating to energy efficient structures. This often translates into a 40% saving in energy costs when compared to conventional construction techniques. The building envelope stays cooler in the day and radiates stored heat back into the house during the night. Walls constructed from Formcraft panels dramatically reduce outside noise pollution and have a sound transmission class rating (STC) over 40. The result is a superior internal environment that is comfortable, quite and energy efficient. Fast and cost effective Formcraft’s advanced concrete forming technology also delivers proven savings in labor, design and transport costs. Typically, an experienced team of four can erect and concrete the exterior walls of a standard three-bedroom house in only a day. The simplicity of this construction method means that a highly skilled workforce is not required. In fact DIY is very popular. The lightweight and flat packed design enables convenient on-site assembly and the panels are less expensive to transport, making them ideal for use in remote locations. Safe and Ecologically sound The durable EPS forms used in the Formcraft system have been treated with a fire retardant and have a 2 hr fire rating. Formcraft maximizes the amount of recycled material used in all its products. These products are inert, hypoallergenic and no CFC’s are used in the production process. The result is a strong, quiet and energy efficient indoor environment and an exterior that can be enhanced with a variety of render or cladding systems. Formcraft’s products are designed to facilitate a reliable, high quality and fast track construction system. Formcraft is simply a “superior way to build”. STACK After concrete workers have placed the footings and starter bars it is simply a matter of stacking the blocks to form the walls. Corner blocks are provided to add strength and convenience. The modular design of the Formcraft building system means that panel heights coincide with standard window, door and roof plate heights and this in turn significantly reduces labor cost. BRACE
A lightweight bracing and scaffold system is used to prop the walls and to provide a platform during concrete placement. Reinforcement bars can be snapped into place to further increase the strength of the walls, although efficiencies can now be achieved from using fiber reinforced concrete instead. POUR
Concrete is poured in the cavity between the forms with concrete pumps and the panels stay in place to become the insulating element of the walls. The Formcraft building system has been designed so that channels are easily cut in the interior layer to accommodate plumbing and electrical runs before the plasterboard is fixed.The end result is extremely solid structural elements, a quiet and energy efficient indoor environment, and very fast and efficient construction method. ACCESSORIES
Formcraft is a “Total building system”, we can provided a variety of complimentary products that add further support to the construction process . Accessories include two in one bracing and scaffolding systems, window and door framing systems, finishing systems for the exterior wall surface and suspended slab and flooring systems.
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