TUNNEL FORM TODAY, 65+ YEARS ON

The tunnel form system has not really changed since first invented in the 50’s. Then it allowed daily concrete casting and today it is the same. (…How can you improve on perfect!)

The only few minor advances in system technology over half a century plus have allowed one ‘major’ possibility…

-1 hour earlier casting each day!

Seems very little, and that’s why many developers in Turkey and many large concrete contractors in America are still using 20 year old tunnel form sets based on the original classic system. But that one hour in a daily casting process is important as it allows more tunnel form to be moved so higher daily m2 floorplan completed and /or better curing time. So in reality system advancements on an already ‘perfect’ build system have allowed daily casting areas to be increased from 350m2 to around 500m2 per day of floor plan wall and slab based upon project complexity.

But there has also been advancements in concrete & concrete delivery systems as well as site logistics and construction practices.

This along with world housing needs has meant that the tunnel form construction system is now more popular than ever & gaining acceptance with architects, consultants, contractors, developers, engineers and governments as the most effective way to counter increasing world housing shortages.

Astute developers recognize tunnel form as being the preferred method to construct for maximum speed and efficiency reducing labour costs, construction costs and project delivery times whilst also reducing project financing costs.