Aluminium Formwork - Novaforms

Nova Aluminium Formwork System

Nova Aluminium Formwork is a hand-set, panelised formwork
system built from specially designed, pre-engineered, lightweight
aluminium forms. Because the panels are pre-engineered to the
project’s drawings, each piece has a fixed position on site, which
removes guesswork from assembly and keeps the crew moving at a
predictable pace.

The system is purpose-built for rapid, repetitive construction such
as mass housing, high-rise residential towers, and other projects
with repeating floor plates.

Because walls, columns, slabs, and beams are poured together as a
single composite unit, the structure has fewer construction joints,
better monolithic strength, and a floor-to-floor cycle that is
significantly faster than conventional shuttering.

How the System Works

Aluminium wall, deck, and beam panels are erected in their pre-defined positions using the pin and wedge arrangement system, with no on-site cutting or welding
Prop heads, mid beams, and end beams support the slab panels and transfer the load down to the props, which stay in place after the panels are stripped
Concrete is poured for walls, columns, and slabs in a single, continuous operation
Walls can be deshuttered in 16-24 hours; slabs are stripped after about three days, once the concrete has gained enough strength to support itself on the remaining props

Where This System Is Used

Nova Aluminium Formwork is best suited to projects where the
same floor plate or unit repeats many times, since that repetition is
what lets the system deliver its full benefit in cycle time and cost:

• Mass housing and EWS/LIG projects with repetitive unit layouts

• High-rise and mid-rise residential towers

• Government and institutional housing schemes

• Hotels and hostels with repeating room modules

• Any project where floor cycle time and finish quality directly affect project cost

Features of Nova Aluminium Formwork

Zero assembly error

Because every panel is pre-engineered for a fixed position, there is only one correct way to assemble the formwork on site. This removes the guesswork (and rework) that comes with conventional shuttering.

Aluminium alloy panels, 4mm thick contact surface

The concrete-facing surface is a 4mm thick aluminium alloy sheet, which gives a smooth, consistent, plaster-free finish on every pour.

Excellent weight-to-stiffness ratio

Aluminium panels are significantly lighter than steel formwork of equivalent stiffness, which is what allows the system to be handled manually without cranes.

Pin and wedge arrangement system

Panels are joined using pins and wedges rather than nuts, bolts, or welding, so assembly and dismantling is fast and does not require skilled tradesmen.

Requires no bracing

The panelised system is self-supporting once erected, which reduces the amount of ancillary material and site clutter compared to conventional shuttering.

High strength wall ties

Wall ties are rated to hold the panels rigid under the pressure of a full-height concrete pour, keeping wall thickness accurate along the entire height.

Crane independent

Panels are light enough to be carried and positioned by hand, so the system does not compete with other trades for crane time - a common bottleneck on high-rise sites.

Good quality with accurate dimensions

Panels are manufactured to close tolerances, so wall and slab thickness stay consistent from the first pour to the last, cutting down on plastering and rework.

Minimum 200 repetitions

System components are built to be durable enough for at least 200 reuse cycles, which is what makes the system cost-effective on large, repetitive projects.

Fast deshuttering

Walls can be deshuttered after 16-24 hours and slabs after three days (based on concrete strength), leaving only the props behind. This shortens the floor cycle and reduces the amount of formwork inventory tied up on site at any given time.

Composite casting of walls, columns, and slabs

Since shear walls, columns, core walls, slab, and beams can be cast together, the structure gains monolithic strength and the project gains fewer, faster cycles per floor.

Why Choose Nova Aluminium Formwork

Patented, India-manufactured formwork system

Designed and built in India, which means shorter lead times and local technical support compared to imported systems.

ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing

Every panel is produced under a certified quality management system, so dimensional accuracy stays consistent across large order quantities.

On-site technical support

Certified engineers assist with the first few cycles on site, so your crew reaches full assembly speed faster.

15+ years of experience in Construction

Long-standing manufacturing expertise behind the system design, tooling, and quality control.

What This Means for Your Project

Faster floor cycles – walls out in 16–24 hours, slabs out in about three days, so more floors per month
Lower dependence on skilled labour and cranes, which helps on sites where either is in short supply
Fewer construction joints and a more monolithic structure, since walls, columns, and slabs are cast together
A consistent, plaster-ready finish that cuts down on rework and finishing time
A system built for at least 200 reuses, spreading formwork cost across the full project instead of a one-time expense

FAQs

FAQs about Nova
Aluminium Formwork System

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Walls can be deshuttered after 16-24 hours and slabs after about three days, depending on the concrete strength achieved. The props stay in place behind the slab even after the panels are stripped, which reduces the amount of formwork inventory you need to keep on site and speeds up handling between floors.

No. The aluminium panels have a high strength-to-weight ratio, so they are light enough to be carried and positioned by hand. This keeps the system crane-independent and avoids competing with other trades for crane time.

The components are built to last a minimum of 200 repetition cycles, which is what makes the system cost-effective on large or repetitive projects rather than a one-off build.

Shear walls, columns, core walls, slab, and beams can be cast together in a single pour cycle. This gives the structure fewer construction joints and reduces the number of days needed per slab cycle.

Projects with repeating floor plates or unit layouts — such as mass housing, EWS/LIG schemes, high-rise residential towers, and hotels — see the most benefit, since the fixed panel design and fast cycle time pay off most clearly over repetition.

No. Because assembly is based on a fixed pin-and-wedge arrangement with zero assembly error built into the panel design, the system can be erected and stripped by semi-skilled labour after basic training.

Nova Aluminium
Formwork System

Nova Aluminium Formwork System

How the System Works

Where This System Is Used