Green buildings drive the upgrading of steel formworks

Against the backdrop of high-quality development of the green building industry, Steel Formworks are experiencing dual breakthroughs in technology and market. It is reported thatnew types of steel formworks have been scaled up for application in key projects such as Xiongan New Area and the Yangtze River Delta Integration. The market penetration rate has increased by 23% year-on-year, while the share of traditional wooden and bamboo formworks continues to decline.

Technological innovation is the core driving force. The new generation of hot-dip galvanized steel formworks has significantly improved corrosion resistance and load-bearing capacity. For example, Shandong Luguang's hook-type anti-slip steel formwork has a zinc layer thickness exceeding 85μm, with corrosion resistance improved by 50% and a service life of 8-10 years. Its anti-slip and quick-hook design not only eliminates safety hazards but also increases installation efficiency by 40%. This product has obtained 3 patents and has been applied to projects such as the residential buildings in Xiongan's starting area and the transportation hub of Beijing's Urban Sub-Center.

Policy support has accelerated promotion. Housing and urban-rural development departments in Jiangsu, Guangdong, Zhejiang and other provinces have issued documents prioritizing the promotion of recyclable steel formworks and phasing out wooden and bamboo formworks. Jiangsu has even included them in the green construction evaluation system. Enterprises such as China Communications Construction and China State Construction have increased their procurement efforts, with China Communications Construction's Wuhan Port Bay Yalong River Bridge project purchasing over 2,000 units at one time, a 60% year-on-year increase.

The industry's standardization process is speeding up. The China Formwork and Scaffolding Association has released the "Quality Standards for Building Construction Steel Formworks", clarifying key indicators such as material and load-bearing capacity and establishing a traceability system. Secretary-General Wang Jun of the association stated that they will cooperate with regulatory authorities to carry out rectification, standardize market order, and ensure construction safety.

The steel formwork recycling model is gradually becoming a trend. Some enterprises have introduced "rental + recycling + refurbishment" services, helping construction companies reduce usage costs by more than 35%, reduce steel waste, and align with the "dual carbon" goals.

Industry experts predict that steel formworks will develop towards lightweight, modular, and intelligent in the future. It is estimated that the national market size will exceed 5 billion yuan by 2026, and the proportion of high-end intelligent monitoring products is expected to reach