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Global Formwork,Falsework and Shoring

Solutions Providers

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HISTORY OF FORMWORK03

RMD KWIKFORM05

FALSEWORK/SHORING

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DECKING

Rapidshor

Alshorplus

Megashor

Airodek

Superslim Soldiers with GTX

Kwikstage09

WALLING & COLUMNS

Minima

Maxima

Superslim Soldiers + GTXwith Plywood Walling11

SERVICES13

HEALTH & SAFETY14

EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT15

CASE STUDIES

The Umgeni Interchange Development Project

North East Waste Water Treatment Works

CONTENTS

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Global Formwork, Falsework andShoring Solutions Providers

The system of formwork was born out of the acute

shortage of building materials which followed the end

of the second world war.

At the time the company Robert M Douglas was the

main contractor for the UK Construction Industry in

1947 of the Trostre Steelworks for the Steel Company

of Wales near Llanelli. This scheme for the modernisation

of the tinplate industry, called for some 200,000 cubic

yards of reinforced concrete which necessitated the use

of formwork for its construction.

Timber was the traditional material for such purposes,

but could only be obtained on permit from the Ministry

of Supply. The quantity allocated by the ministry was

inadequate to maintain the required progress of the

work so alternative means of providing the necessary

formwork were investigated.

Limited quantities of cold steel plate were available and

the timber obtained by permit was to a considerable

extent used as framing to which the steel plate was fixed.

The available quantities were soon absorbed and the

supply was augmented by the purchase of old

“Anderson” air raid shelters, which were rolled flat and

pressed into panels of uniform size. This was the first

steel panel formwork system of the times in the UK.

The system was so successful that the decision was made

in 1948 to produce the units in large quantities and to

make it available to the UK Construction Industry as a

whole. With this decision came the formation of Rapid

Metal Developments Ltd, a subsidiary of Robert M

Douglas Ltd.

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The company’s first export order was received from Australia in

the early 1950s when large quantities of formwork were shipped

out for use on the construction of the original Woomera rocket

range. This led to the formation of an Australian subsidiary quickly

followed by one in New Zealand.

Export markets were opened up around the world during the 50s

and 60s with a major drive into the Middle East in the 80s. During

this period the UK branch network had been developed with a

focus towards hire of equipment.

In 1975 RMD received the Queens Award to Industry as an

acknowledgement of the company’s export success quickly followed

by the Group Chairman - Robert M Douglas becoming “Sir Robert’.

Further geographic expansion took RMD to New Zealand in 1967,

the United Arab Emirates in 1978 and Spain in 1991.

Following the acquisition of R M Douglas by Interserve in 1991,

RMD accelerated overseas expansion. During the 1990s, a

significant number of product lines were introduced to broaden

and deepen its service offering. Following Interserve’s acquisition

of Kwikform UK operations were transferred to RMD Kwikform in

1999.

In 2010, RMD Kwikform was awarded the prestigious Queen’s

Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2010, for increasing its

overseas business by 185%, to 30 countries, over six years,

generating a total revenue of £154m.

Locally RMD Kwikform South Africa was established in 2007 and

has expanded over the years to include branches in Centurion,

Johannesburg, Durban, Bloemfontein, Cape Town and Nelspruit,

with new branches expected to be opened in 2015.

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Global Standards, Regional Service,Local Expertise

The global business has over 60 years in thebusiness with a wealth of industry experienceand expertise in formwork and falsework. Ourtailored solutions for customers around the worldhave supported the construction of some of theworld's most impressive structures.

Our service is distinguished by the calibre of our people,

ensuring our promises are delivered and the best

operating practices are observed. Through understanding

and responding to our customer's needs, we deliver

innovative solutions, making the improbable possible

and the breath-taking achievable.

RMD Kwikform forms the Equipment Services division

of Interserve PLC, a UK listed company on the FTSE

250. The group currently employs over 50, 000 people

worldwide and grossed over £2.3 billion in revenue in

2012. Interserve offers a wide range of services to the

public and private sectors that support many industries

including construction, retail, education, energy, health,

government and leisure.

Supporting theSouth Africanconstruction

industrysince 2007

Today RMD Kwikform currently operates in over 30

countries around the world, including Central America,

Europe, Middle East, North America, Australasia, South

America and Africa.

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1 Head Office 012 004 1045

2 Centurion 012 681 0360

3 Johannesburg 011 568 1080

4 Kwazulu-Natal 031 569 9060

5 Bloemfontein 051 406 3220

6 Nelspruit 013 758 9440/1

7 Cape Town 021 300 1400

CONTACT DETAILS

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WESTERN CAPE

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MISSION STATEMENT

RMD Kwikform is a customer-driven business. By understanding why

our customers prefer to buy from us, we will;

– At all times make safety our highest priority

– Offer tailored solutions for specific needs

– Offer compelling value

– Succeed by doing not talking

In this way, we will create sustainable competitive advantage and

establish the basis for future growth in all of our worldwide markets.

GROWTH

RMD Kwikform arrived in South Africa in

2007 and has already quadrupled in size.

The footprint of the business has also

increased to six branches across the

country.

GRO

WTH

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

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Engineered SolutionsDeveloped for safety, speed and cost effectiveness, RMD Kwikform’s diverse product range enablesthe company to provide practical solutions for most applications in every sector.

FALSEWORK/SHORING

A cost effective modular galvanizedsteel shoring system.

High leg capacity of up to 80kNsaves material and labour costs, withreductions in the number of foundationsand formwork primary beams.

The modular system is easy and quickto erect, accommodating sloping

ground and varying slab levels withregular patterns of snap on bracesreducing both erection and inspectioncosts.

Tilting head and base plates systemeliminates the need for use of timberwedges to overcome sloping groundand elevated slabs.

APPLICATIONS:– Tall birdcage or tower assemblies– Static slab support– Culvert and tunnel falsework– Mobile falsework tables– Turbine pedestals– Water tank falsework support– Commercial and retail building

applications

RAPIDSHOR

A high performance aluminium shoringsystem with increased safety features,increased load capacity and variableledger frame positions. Leg loadingof up to 120kN/leg.

Greater on-site versatility and greatercost effectiveness.

The system is fully integrated and thedesign allows for increased speed of

erection through the minimal numberof loose parts.

APPLICATIONS:

– Static slab support props or towers– Tall birdcage assemblies– Mobile and flying falsework tables– Bridge, culvert and tunnel falsework– Slab back props and refurbishment

props

– Support to Airodek soffit panelformwork

– Mobile and static access platforms

Heavy duty modular propping systemdesigned for axial loads of up to1000kN. The system is extremelyversatile with extensive applicationsand configurations. From heavy liftingtowers to travellers for tunnel formwork,bracing for excavations, shoring andtrusses. Megashor can be configuredfor a huge variety of applications.

Eight Megashor strut sizes and ninelengths are available plus a full rangeof accessories means that Megashorcan be assembled into props, towersand trusses of almost any length, allfrom standard components.

Megashor is approved for support ofbridges open to live traffic includingbeing able to replace bridge bearings

reducing any major disruption.

APPLICATIONS:– Heavy duty falsework– Cofferdams– Bridge launching– Bearing replacement– Facade retention– Travelling slab and tunnel formwork– Excavation support

MEGASHOR

ALSHOR PLUS

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A lightweight soffit formwork systemthat is simple and fast to erect anddismantle. Designed for easy assembly,transportation, storage andmaintenance. The product can beused in conjunction with all of ourfalsework products.

The Airodek system comprises of threevariants:

Props and Panels: The panels aresupported by the crowns and props.

The whole system is struck once theconcrete has gained sufficient strength.

Panels, Deck Beams, Dropheads andShoring: A quick strip system, wherethe panels and deck beams areremoved during the early stages ofcuring, whilst the dropheads andshoring remain undisturbed to supportthe concrete.

Skeletal System: The deck beams sitin the drophead and the Airodek Soffit

Beam spans between the deck beamssupporting the plywood. The deckbeams and soffit beams can be struckand removed, leaving the plywoodsupported by the dropheads andshoring.

APPLICATIONS:– Soffit formwork - suitable for a

range of concrete slabs up to450mm thick

AIRODEK

The Superslim Soldier is the definitiveformwork primary beam, with itsunrivalled strength-to-weight ratio,versatility and range of accessories.

Robust and easily assembled intobeams of almost any length, theSuperslim Soldier can be re-used onsite after site, in numerous temporaryworks applications.

The GTX beam is a structural laminatedveneer timber beam for use as aprimary or secondary bearer in awide range of formwork and shoringapplications. Superslim soldiers areused as main bearers with GTX beamsas secondary bearers where heavyduty soffit applications are requiredsuch as bridge decks, transfer beams,etc. Projects that don’t demand a

heavy duty soffit transfer system, GTXbeams can be used as main bearersas well as secondary bearers, i.e.typical building slabs.

APPLICATIONS:– Bridge cantilever edge and deck

supports– Composite bridge deck formwork– Spanning beams and trusses

Kwikstage is one of the most universallyestablished scaffolds throughout theworld.Used for propping and deckingapplications, it’s the inherent simplicitythat makes Kwikstage a versatile,efficient and cost effective alternativeto traditional loose props.

APPLICATIONS:– General purpose and inspection

light or heavy duty access– Perimeter scaffold– Access for steelfixing/concreting– Roof edge protection– Static, mobile and stairway towers

– Loading platforms– Bridge decks– Viaducts– Commercial/Retail buildings– Culverts– Tunnels– Turbine pedestals

KWIKSTAGE

DECKING

SUPERSLIM SOLDIERS WITH GTX

Engineered SolutionsAll products are supported with comprehensive technical and guidance information to ensure theright techniques are employed to handle, assemble and dismantle equipment safely and correctly.

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Engineered SolutionsDoing business with RMD Kwikform ensures you will have access to a team of highly trainedindividuals, whose sole objective is to ensure you achieve a successful outcome.

Modular wall formwork panels forconcrete pressures up to 60kN/m2.The lightweight panels weigh only30kg/m2, allowing them to be easilyand safely set by hand. With anextensive range of accessories,Minima has the versatility to adapt tomost building shapes, quickly andeasily. The clamps are easily tightened,prolonging their working life andreducing labour requirements.

Panels can be clamped together usingthe Aligning Panel Clamp and up to25m2 lifted by crane if required. Thesystem is available in a wide rangeof panel sizes allowing virtually anyconfiguration to be erected. Theminima inner corners have 2 degreestripping clearance allowing panelsto be easily removed once curing hastaken place. In addition to the standard90° inner corner, Minima offers hingecorners that can articulate from 60°

to a maximum of 150°, giving thesystem the ability to form non-rightangled corners.

APPLICATIONS:– Walls and columns– Culverts– Buttresses– Abutments and piers– Service cores and basements– Tanks and foundations– Pile caps

MINIMA

A robust, versatile large-panel wallformwork system, suitable for concretepressures up to 80kN/m2. Its wideselection of standard panel sizes andeasy-to-use clamping method combinessimplicity and stability with significantreductions in cost, time and labour.

Maxima can be assembled into awide range of panel combinations tosuit specific layouts and pour heights,to provide effective formwork

applications.

Maxima eliminates on- site panel pre-assembly, and uses a single Multi-clamp for almost all connections, it isquick and straightforward to erectformwork to any height and length,offering significant savings in time andskilled labour costs. With a weight of60kg/m2, Maxima is a crane-handledsystem that offers the best solutionwhen high concrete pressures are

developed during construction.Maxima crane hook attaches simplyto panel edge members for safe andefficient crane handling.

APPLICATIONS:– Walls and columns– Butresses and culverts– Abutments and piers– Secret cores and basements– Circular walls– Foundations

MAXIMA

WALLING & COLUMNS

When using a plywood form facetogether with one of RMD Kwikform’sGTX timber beams, Superslim Soldierscan be used to construct straight,curved, conical or other complexformwork configurations: RMDKwikform supplies brackets for

attaching access walkways onformwork panels.

This system is used when a high qualityarchitectural finish is required.

APPLICATIONS:– Wall formwork panels

– Travelling gantries– Vertical and raking shores– Support structures for temporary

site buildings– Facade retention/space frames

SUPERSLIM SOLDIERS WITH GTX AND PLYWOOD WALLING

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RMD Kwikform works toOHSAS18001 certification toguarantee high quality delivery andsafe operations at all times and iscompliant to the InternationalOrganisation for Standards ISO9001/2008.

Our technical sales staff will work withyou to identify project requirements,analyse formwork options, planning,design and safety specifications. Earlyinvolvement ensures the best results.

Our experienced engineering designstaff will translate your requirements

into cost effective formwork & shoringdesign solutions, tailored to the exactneeds of the project. By combiningour designers’ knowledge andexperience of the capabilities of ourequipment range, the systems wedesign are innovative, practical andcost effective.

Doing business with RMD Kwikform,ensures you will have access to anentire team of highly trainedindividuals, whose main objective isto ensure you achieve a successfuloutcome.

TECHNICAL DESIGN SERVICES

RMD Kwikform has a demonstrationfacility at our Head Office. We areable to provide our customers with amore detailed understanding of thebenefits our equipment can provide.We also offer hands-on practical

training in the safe and efficient useof our products, undertaken either atour demonstration facility or on ourcustomer's site, ensuring they haveall the knowledge they need to worksafely with our equipment on site.

DEMONSTRATION & TRAINING FACILITY

Our Services to YouFrom project planning and design services to onsite support, RMD Kwikform offers a range of addedvalue services, designed to ensure the smooth running of the project from start to finish.

With dedicated formwork storageyards throughout South Africa, RMDKwikform can respond quickly andeasily to our customer’srequirements.

With access to the extensive regionalnetwork, our customers are able to

benefit from availability, flexibledelivery and improved equipmentstorage.

A high quality fleet, delivered whenits needed, on time and in full.

EQUIPMENT AVAILABILITY

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Tailored andcost effectiveengineering

solutions

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We rigorously adhere to our globalsafety management system andprovide on-going health & safetytraining programmes to delivercompetent, informed employees andto enable us to perform our dutiesin a safe and professional manner.

The global business isOHSAS18001 certified and everybusiness within the group is auditedon an annual basis to ensure thattheir health and safety standardsremain high.

The global RMDK Don’t Walk Bycampaign aims to empowereveryone within RMD Kwikform tobe aware of their own safety andtake positive action if they see asituation that they consider to beunsafe.

The business is committed toensuring our employees fullyunderstand the complexities ofHealth and Safety in the workplaceand offer extensive practical andoutsourced training throughout theyear to all employees both officeand yard based. Training is diverseand includes topics such as basicfirst aid to working at heights,specialised tool handling, spillageand evacuation co-ordination.Training is always accompanied

with a test of some sort to ensurethe information received isconsolidated and retained.

In 2013 RMD Kwikform won twoHealth and Safety awards, one RMDGroup award and the other throughthe local Master Builder Association(MBA) for the outstanding standardsmaintained in the Bloemfonteinbranch operations.

In 2014 the Bloemfontein branchhas retained the first place awardfor Health and Safety in theworkplace through the MBA andhas been recognised by theNorthern Cape division at the sametime.

The Centurion branch was awardeda 5 star rating for their Site andSafety Files in 2014.

Health & SafetyRMD Kwikform is committed to world class performance in Health & Safety -with the goal of operating accident free.

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Empoweringour people

OHSAS18001 CERTIFIED

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Employee DevelopmentRMD Kwikform has four corporate values that form the basis of the work that they do with their employeesand their customers.

RMD Kwikform is committed to theinvestment and betterment of theirpeople with a focus to not onlystimulate and grow their employeesbut to strive to improve the knowledgebase within the organization. Withthis in mind the Kwikform Collegewas launched in 2013. The core focusareas will centre on technical trainingand development but will also includegeneric aspects of business such asmanagerial skills, conflict

management and personaldevelopment. A structured syllabusis under construction and will befinalized with the input from leadersin nationally recognized educationinstitutions.

In time the Kwikform College willexplore inviting students from outsidethe organization to attend specificcourses, thereby contributing to theupliftment of the greater constructionindustry.

KWIKFORM COLLEGE

RMD Kwikform considers their peopleto be their biggest asset and theyvalue the importance of having a safeand healthy workforce. Althoughemployees remain responsible fortheir own well-being, RMD Kwikformunderstand the importance offacilitating favourable workenvironments, providing tools to assistemployees manage theirresponsibilities outside of work.

The Inspiring Wellness Programmewas launched in 2013 and will covera wide spectrum of topics such aswork-life balance, nutrition, debtmanagement, stress managementand getting active. The organizationhas already formed an RMDKwikform cycle team, running team,warrior race team and boot campteam with more initiatives developingall the time.

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Everyone has a voice, so we listenand encourage openness. We valueall views and opinions, we welcomediscussion and we treat people as we,ourselves, would want to be treated -with respect and patience.

Doing the right thing, means notaccepting ‘that will do’, and not walkingby when you could make a positivedifference. The right thing also meansthe safe thing and the sustainable thing.

Take pride in what you do.Whatever the task in hand, everybodycan and should take pride in a job welldone - a job undertaken with care, anddone to the best of our abilities.

Bring better to life. We are allabout believing we can do better.Asking questions, thinking differently,seeking solutions, and creating ideasto support our customers and add value.

CORPORATE VALUES

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An exciting road infrastructureproject in KZN is approachingcompletion after 2 years ofconstruction. The UmgeniInterchange DevelopmentProject, is currently the largestconstruction project in KZNand is a Joint Venture betweenRumdel Cape, EXR Holdingsand Mazcon.

Several key suppliers were involved inthe project including RMD Kwikform SouthAfrica.

The South African National Roads AgencySOC Ltd (SANRAL) commissioned thedevelopment and improvement projectin 2010 to aid the local residents withthe increasing congestion problemsexperienced at the intersection as well

as to greatly improve the safety for roadusers and pedestrians.

The upgrades include the implementationof various directional ramps, two overpassviaducts, three overpass bridges, twodedicated pedestrian bridges, such thatthe upgraded interchange will functionas a free flow system.

RMD Kwikform’s involvement in the projectstretched from providing formwork forthe first concrete bases up to the finishedbridge ramps.

RMD provided a wide variety of systemsbacked by well thought out designs andinnovative solutions specific to thecontractor’s needs.

In particular they supplied a combinationof their Minima and Maxima wall panelsystems for abutments and retaining walls.

Constructed by:Rumdel Cape

The Umgeni InterchangeDevelopment Project

“RMD has provided us withgood technical support andbackup on the Umgeni RoadProject. Their products andsolutions have provided uswith a simple modular systemthat is versatile and robust.”

Project Manager: Gary Williams

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For major abutments and specialisedwalling RMD used Superslim soldiers withGTX secondary beams and plywood. Thecantilever wings for the pre-cast concretebeam bridges were constructed usingRMD’s innovative Paraslim modular systemand the in-situ bridges were built with thesupport of their Rapidshor shoring system.

RMD’s Rapidshor modular steel shoringsystem, with the high leg load capacityof 80kN, made easy work supporting thein-situ bridge ramp segments. This systemhas been designed to reduce costs andincrease erecting time. Using considerablyless components and a bracing systemwith “snap-on” functionality, time andlabour required is reduced.

RMD Kwikform offered a unique Superslim& GTX soffit formwork system. Its versatilityallows these products to be customisedto suit any formwork requirement due totheir tilt heads and bases which canaccommodate sloping surfaces andvarying slab levels, eliminating the need

for timber wedges. Using their uniqueGIRO connection, the Cantilever wingswere designed to allow simplifiedadjustment to the side forms thus renderinga superior design for curved bridge decks.

To overcome the challenge of bridgeramps spanning over existing freewaysopen to traffic, RMD provided their uniqueParaslim modular cantilever formworksystem for the cantilever wings on theprecast beam bridges. The system is basedon a triangular frame consisting of aSuperslim top cord with a turnbuckleundercarriage.

Each frame in the module is supported bya single diagonal tie and the formworkmodule is designed to be erected anddismantled by crane.

The project has experienced delays andis set to be completed towards the middleof 2014. The final result will no doubt bea masterpiece in construction and designcombining the best of what the South

African construction industry has to offerand will become a major landmark forDurban and KwaZulu-Natal.

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Main RMD products utilisedon this project– Rapidshor 80kN modular

shoring system– Superslim Soldier primary

beams and GTX secondarybeams

– Minima 60kN (man handled)wall panel formwork system

– Maxima 80kN (crane handled)wall panel formwork system

– Paraslim modular cantileverformwork system

– Special fabricated steel pier andpier head formwork

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The existing BloemspruitWastewater Treatment Works(WWTW) currently servicesthe greater Bloemfontein areaand is currently hydraulicallyoverloaded.

A new project is underway to relievethe load on the existing infrastructurethrough the construction of an additionalWWTW known as North EasternWWTW. The additional facility will alsoallow the municipality to undertakenecessary maintenance work on theexisting Bloemspruit works. StefanuttiStocks Civils KZN was awarded the civilconstruction elements of the project bythe Mangaung Metro Municipality inthe Free State.

The North East Waste Water Treatment

is the largest of its kind in the Mangaung

District and the sheer size of the project

makes it a great project to be involved

with in the Free State.

The project is the first phase of a much

bigger scope of works that is set to be

constructed in the near future. RMD

Kwikform was approached by Stefanutti

Stocks who had specific technical and

timescale requirements for the project.

The engineers and technical team at

RMD Kwikform worked closely with the

site team to provide Stefanutti Stocks a

range of specific equipment that would

meet the demands of the job.

Constructed by:Stefanutti Stocks Civils

KZN

North EastWaste WaterTreatment Works

“Working with RMDKwikform on the project hasbeen great, from getting easyand workable designs andtechnical on-site support,right through to delivery time.RMD Kwikform has been awonderful asset on site.”

Site Engineer: Levi Swartz

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The scope of work includes theconstruction of:

– New inlet works including screw pumplifting station, mechanical screening,grit removal structures and flowmeasurement;

– Biological reactor comprising ofanoxic and aerobic zones as well asinternal recycling streams;

– Two 35-metre diameter secondarysettling tanks (SSTs);

– A chlorination tank;

– A buffer pond;

– Treated sewage effluent outfallincluding a concrete channel andpipeline to the Bloemspruit River;

– An emergency overflow ponddownstream of the inlet works;

– Three concrete lined sludge lagoons;

– A pumpstation that will pump rawactivated sludge (RAS) to thebiological reactor and waste activated

sludge (WAS) to the sludge lagoons;

– A wash water pump station to relaytreated effluent to various locations;and

– Buildings, including a two-storey MCCbuilding, an emergency generatorbuilding, an administration buildingand a new chlorine-dosing building.

RMD Kwikform provided Kwikstage forsupport and access, a GTX Flex Systemfor soffit formwork and wall formworkthat included a Minima Panel system andGTX Plywood and Superslim solutions.RMD also designed and delivered specialformwork for the column heads to meetthe specific requirements for thatcomponent of the project.

The majority of the project had verytechnical and detailed aspects to it whichrequired some problem solving from bothparties. The close working relationshipallowed the project team to be able to

find solutions that were not only practicalbut were easily achievable on site.

Many of the structures on site were 6mor more in height with battered wallssloping at 3° with very intricate detail intheir design. As with all building sites,time is always a big factor, and Stefanuttirequired solutions that could not onlysave time but could be erected safely andwith ease. The technical team andformwork designers worked together toformulate a GTX Plywood solution for thewalling components of the project, whichmade it possible for the team on site tospeed up production with faster pourrates and pour cycles using a producttailored to their specific needs.

RMD Kwikform was able to utilize theirwide range of equipment and experiencein the market to assist with all technicalaspects of the scope of works needed onsite.

The project started February 2013 and construction is set to be finished in November 2014.

RMD Kwikform in Bloemfonteinhas recently won the NorthernCape and Free State MasterBuilder Association (MBA) Healthand Safety Competition in thePlant and Storage Yard Category.

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Head Officet: 012 004 104552 Jakaranda St, Plot 22, Hennopspark, Centurion

Centuriont: 012 681 036052 Jakaranda St, Plot 22, Hennopspark

Johannesburgt: 011 568 10803B Eldridge Office Park, 100 Elizabeth Road, Bartlett, Boskburg

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