Entries by Forming America

Keeping Your Formwork Jobsite Organized for Faster Concrete Pours

On a busy construction site, organization can make the difference between a smooth concrete pour and a long, frustrating day. Formwork projects involve a lot of moving pieces—panels, ties, hardware, braces, and shoring—and when those pieces aren’t staged properly, crews spend valuable time searching for materials instead of building forms. Over the course of a […]

Better Forms, Better Finish: How Formwork Impacts Concrete Appearance

When people think about concrete quality, they usually focus on the mix design, the reinforcement, or the finishing crew. But long before the final trowel pass, the real foundation of a clean, professional finish is already in place. It’s the formwork. The condition, alignment, and setup of your forms directly affect the appearance of the […]

Visit Forming America at World of Concrete – Booth #N2562

We’re kicking off the new year with one of the concrete industry’s most important events—and we hope to see you there. Forming America will be at World of Concrete 2026, January 20–22, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, and you’ll find us at Booth #N2562. If you’re attending, make sure to stop by. We’ll be […]

Looking Back, Building Ahead: A Year-End Message from Forming America

As the year comes to a close, we find ourselves reflecting not just on what we’ve built, but on who we’ve built it with. At Forming America, we’re fortunate to work with some of the hardest-working contractors and construction professionals in the industry – people who show up early, stay late, and deliver results day […]

How Forming America Supports Fast-Track Construction Projects

Construction deadlines are getting tighter, not looser. More and more contractors are being asked to deliver projects under fast-track timelines – where concrete pours are scheduled before the full design is even finalized. It’s a high-pressure environment that rewards the organized and punishes the unprepared. And in these situations, your formwork supplier can make or […]

Formwork Planning: Why the First Step Is Often the Most Important

In concrete construction, time has a way of getting compressed. The pressure to break ground, schedule crews, and meet project milestones often means that planning – especially for formwork – can get rushed or pushed aside. But in our experience at Forming America, the difference between a job that runs smoothly and one that faces […]

Happy Thanksgiving from All of Us at Forming America

As we gather with friends and family this Thanksgiving, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to the contractors, crews, and construction professionals who trust Forming America to support their work year after year. This season reminds us of the value of strong partnerships, the importance of hard work, and the […]

Round Column Form Rentals Now Available in Chicagoland

If you’ve ever tried forming round columns with job-built methods, you already know how time-consuming – and frustrating – the process can be. From inconsistent curves to bracing challenges and pour delays, it often becomes more trouble than it’s worth. That’s why more contractors in the Chicagoland area are turning to Forming America for a […]