Forbuild Co.,Ltd.

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Reference：https://www.forbuild.co.jp/en/

ForBuild offers the durable FRP system formwork Gatch, which can be assembled like block toys, making it easy for anyone to connect. It can also be used with existing plywood, requiring no advanced skills and ensuring a uniform finish. The modular units, including corner pieces, allow for shorter construction periods and significant cost reductions. With a reuse record of 7 years (as of February 1, 2022), the FRP material reduces panel replacement costs, lowering overall running costs.

Features of ForBuild

Founded in 1922 as Morimoto Construction, ForBuild specializes in concrete construction products, including construction work, formwork, and structural work. The company also creates construction drawings and calculation sheets. The corrosion-resistant and lightweight Gatch system formwork can be assembled by anyone. It has obtained patents, trademarks, and is registered with NETIS. ForBuild also offers site support using application software for special permanent calculations through finite element methods.

Technology at ForBuild

ForBuild excels in formwork construction, employing over 40 independent contractors to ensure high accuracy and quality. They handle various building types, including apartments, office buildings, schools, and warehouses, as well as civil engineering constructions. They have many staff members who hold qualifications such as 1st Grade Formwork Technicians and 2nd Grade Formwork Technicians, Formwork and Scaffolding Assembly Supervisors, and Work Supervisors.They own aluminum pipes and beams and is proficient in VD construction methods, lath formwork, and welding work.

Applicable Constructions from Examples of ForBuild

ForBuild has extensive experience with the Gatch system formwork, having used it in various projects such as the foundations of logistics warehouses, steel column root wraps, research facilities, educational institutions, stadiums, historic site exhibition hall foundations, and employee dormitory columns and beams. The system's versatility allows it to be applied to walls, slabs, columns, and beams, offering wide applicability. The ability to assemble and reuse the formwork across different sites makes it cost-effective for various constructions, unlike some manufacturers who limit their products to specific building types.

ForBuild Company Information

• Location: 3-14-28, Nakamiya, Asahi-ku, Osaka, 535-0003, Japan
• Access: 9-minute walk from Sembayashi-Omiya Station on the Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line
• Business Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM（JST）
• Closed: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
• Phone: +81-6-6955-5151
• Official Website: http://www.forbuild.co.jp/en/

Select Appropriate System Formwork for Construction Project

Multiple formwork manufacturers, including ForBuild, offer system formwork made of plastic or metal instead of traditional wooden formwork. System formwork aims to improve unitization, durability, reusability, and work efficiency, potentially reducing costs. When selecting system formwork, consider the type of construction, the specific parts to be used (such as columns, walls, beams, or floors), and choose the one that meets your needs.