Everything you need to know about void formwork, voided slab systems, and working with ABS Middle East.
Void formwork is a lightweight filling system used in construction to create voids in concrete structures. ABS Void Formworks are used for sunken slab fillings, landscape fillings, inverted beam fillings, fillings between foundation footings, carpark ramps, pool decks, elevator/staircase hallway fillings, and crawlspace construction. They reduce the structural dead load and save on concrete and steel costs.
The Volimax voided slab system creates bidirectional hollow reinforced concrete slabs by forming air gaps within the slab that are fully covered with concrete. Volimax elements are concrete shaping units made of recycled polypropylene (PP) and are used once. This system reduces total structural weight by up to 25%, delivering significant savings on concrete and steel reinforcement.
Using void formworks offers several key benefits: reduced structural dead weight (up to 25% reduction), lower concrete and steel consumption, cost savings on foundations, faster construction cycles, improved thermal and acoustic insulation, reduced seismic loads, and a lower carbon footprint for the overall project.
ABS Middle East serves the entire GCC region, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman. Our office is located in Dubai, UAE, and we support projects throughout the Middle East.
You can reach us via email at info@abs-me.ae, use the contact form on our website, or visit our office at Office 16, One Space, 29C2 I-Rise Tower, Barsha Heights, Dubai, UAE. Our team will respond promptly with a customized solution for your project.
Void formwork solutions are used in a wide range of projects including residential buildings, commercial towers, hotels, shopping malls, parking structures, educational facilities, hospitals, and infrastructure projects. Major contractors such as Azizi, Sobha, and Airolink have used ABS products in landmark developments across Dubai.
Yes. ABS products are designed with sustainability in mind. Our Volimax voided slab system reduces concrete and steel usage by up to 25%, directly lowering the embodied carbon of each project. Volimax elements are manufactured from recycled polypropylene, contributing to circular economy principles in construction.
ABS Middle East provides full technical support including product selection guidance, structural design assistance, on-site installation supervision, and detailed product documentation. Our team of product specialists and engineers works closely with contractors and consultants to ensure successful project outcomes.
Contact our engineering team for personalized support on your next project.
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