ND-L006: Formwork and Falsework Inspection – Construction Inspection Series

Formwork and falsework are essential to producing safe, accurate, and high-quality concrete structures. Before concrete is placed, every formwork system must be inspected to ensure it is stable, correctly aligned, and capable of supporting the intended loads.

ND-L006: Formwork and Falsework Inspection is a practical guide designed for engineering students, technicians, site inspectors, foremen, and construction professionals who want to strengthen their site inspection skills.

Inside this guide, you will learn:

• The purpose of formwork and falsework

• Common types of formwork used on construction projects

• Essential formwork inspection points

• Falsework support and stability requirements

• Common formwork defects and how to identify them

• Practical inspection checklist

• Engineer's Tip and Mentor's Corner

• Field Mission and self-assessment questions

Whether you are preparing for your first site inspection or improving your professional knowledge, this guide provides practical, field-oriented insights that can be applied on real construction projects.

Published by Ngei Digital as part of the Construction Inspection Series.