Birmingham formwork is a major contributor to the city construction industry. It is the temporary structures that help concrete get its final desired shape. In the UK, the design of formwork must follow the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations for safety and ensuring the mechanical strength.

Local builders choose several systems such as timber, steel, or aluminium depending on the size of the project, the strength of the load, and the availability of the funds. For instance, small residential buildings are preferred to use timber because it is low in price and easy to install; but for large industrial buildings, steel is chosen because of its strength and long life.

Those environmentally friendly factors are also affecting the selection; therefore, recycled aluminium and using timber that is regularly grown are becoming more popular as the construction industry is trying to find ways to reduce its carbon emissions.

Training programs in Birmingham formwork are focusing on proper learning about assembly techniques, in no uncertain terms giving the highest priority to the functioning of the correct bracing, alignment, and inspection prior to the concrete placement. Furthermore, a joint effort in planning between the architect, the engineer, and the formwork specialist will lead to a decrease in the amount of waste of materials and more of the materials being used for other purposes.

Due to the increasing number of urban regeneration projects, the necessity for effective, and through construction and safety requirements, formwork solutions is still growing, thus ensuring that Birmingham retains its position as the centre for great construction practices not only in the city but the whole of UK. The future plans are likely to see the integration of digital modelling and 3D printing that will be the next step to the automation of the Birmingham formwork and sustainability destinations.