Formwork is one form of brief mold in which concrete is poured to solid the specified form of concrete. Formworks are crafted from timber or metal, the surface in touch with the concrete being selected to provide the required finish. The formwork and its associated falsework have to have enough energy to support the burden of the wet concrete without extensive distortion.

There are numerous Types of formwork in creation together with wooden Formwork, metallic Formwork, Aluminum Formwork, Plywood Formwork, material Formwork, Plastic Formwork.

Usually, as soon as the concrete has received enough energy, the shape work is removed despite the fact that in some situations it is able to be left in place (everlasting formwork).