Residential & Multi-Family Slab Formwork
Accelerating apartment and townhouse builds with lightweight, crane-free manual concrete forming systems.
The Small Crew Bottleneck
Unlike heavy civil works, residential multi-family housing projects are often run with compact crews and limited crane access. If the slab contractor requires heavy modern climbing cranes to lift forms, the site will face delays. Our handset aluminum panel system is engineered for this exact scenario. With standard panel weights of 15.5 kg, a crew can quickly assemble a full floor layout by hand, leaving small hook and crane cranes free for structural pre-cast framing.
Typical Multi-Family Slab Specifications
This table indicates typical, illustrative residential construction parameters:
| Project Metric | Standard Wood Decking | Slabform Lightweight Handset |
|---|---|---|
| Labor Target Hour Rate | 0.15 to 0.18 hours per SF | 0.05 to 0.07 hours per SF |
| Crane Utilization | Required for major joist moves | 0% Crane dependence for deck laydown |
| Slab Thickness (Typical) | 5" to 8.5" Post-tensioned | 5" to 8.5" Post-tensioned |
| Curing Cycle Time | 10 to 14 Days | 4 to 6 Days with Drophead panel recovery |
Coping with Complex Room Geometries
Multi-family buildings feature complex layouts, including stairwells, elevator shafts, cantilevered balconies, and angled walls. Slabform's modular adjusters and narrow panels fill gaps around columns and shear walls, eliminating the need for complex wooden infills.
Logistical Dispatch Metrics
We operate logistics hubs in PA, TX, GA, and CA, permitting immediate dispatch of modular panels, heavy props, support beams, and perimeter fall protections.
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