FORMCAD, AN INNOVATIVE BUILDING SYSTEM

Housing | Social Infrastructure | Industrial & Facilities | Building Products

Our team of innovative architects, drafters and engineers have an impressive record of designing for remote construction and geo-specific climatic conditions. Our approach begins with 3D modelling, designing and manufacturing the core steel framing system off-site to save time and increase efficiency and accuracy on site.

DESIGNTechnologically driven, Rhodes is always at the forefront of progress. FormCAD is our innovative building system that uses an engineered framing and forming system as a superior alternative to traditional concrete block work.

TECHNOLOGY & MANUFACTURE FormCAD is an efficient system used to build concrete buildings. Light Gauge Steel (LGS) studs act as the core framing and is further strengthened using reinforcement bars. The form-work is created using form-ply and fixed into place using specialised spacer clips and brackets. With the help of vibrators, cement is pumped or poured into the 150mm wall cavity encapsulating the LGS frame, spaces and re-bar.

BENEFITS OF A FORMCAD BUILDING SYSTEM

• Speed: With the 50% of the structure done off-site, FormCAD is quick and efficient on-site• Compact: A complete house and fixtures including pre-fabricated wall frames can be packed in 2x 20" or

1x40" containers and shipped directly to site.• Remote construction: FormCAD is not crane dependent and therefore resulting in optimum material

handling efficiency.• Superior structural capacity: Using LGS as a core framing, ensures a consistent structural capacity. • Suitable for cyclonic/ seismic prone regions

Value for Money|Strength|Efficiency|Durability

A FASTER, SUPERIOR AND MORE SUSTAINABLE WAY TO BUILD

METHODOLOGY: FrameWork: The C-Profile (89x40mm)pre-designed LGS Framing is fixed onto a concrete slab followed by the specified structural fixings and services. FormWork: The Form-ply is secured into place using our bespoke spacer clips, specifically designed for a uniform and fast method to erect form-work

Concrete: in conjunction with vibrators, concrete is poured into the 150mm wall cavity, encapsulating the LGS frame, spacers and re-bar.

Finishing: A skim coat surface preparation covers any exposed spacer ends and is finished with paint.

Site Preparation Civil Engineering Foundation

Site Construction

TRADITIONAL CONSTRUCTION

FORMCAD CONSTRUCTION

Overall Time and Cost 15-25%

Design Engineering Permit & Approval

Design Engineering Permit & Approval

Site Preparation & Foundation

Manufacturing Process Site Installation

1. 18mm Form-Ply2. SB-001 Spacer3. MB-002 Base & Top Clip

1. 89x41mm LGS Stud2. MB-002 Mid Clip3. 10Ømm Reinforcing Bar

1. MB-002 Base & Top Clip2. SB-001 Spacer Clip3. Anchor bolt for roof truss

1. 18mm Form Ply2. CB-002 Corner Bracket

Light Gauge Steel Frame

Spacer Clip

Form- PlyWindow & Door Frames

150mm Concrete Wall

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CORNER ASSEMBLYTOP ASSEMBLYMID ASSEMBLYBASE ASSEMBLY

Superior Construction

Light Steel Framing SystemFLEXIBLE SYSTEMS

LIGHT STEEL FRAMING SYSTEM Using highly advanced software, cold rolled steel framing is engineered and cut to size. This system ensures that a major part of the construction process is completed on the factory floor. It is perfect for remote sites where construction needs to be flexible to site conditions.

FLAT PACK SYSTEMBuilding materials are flat packed into a compact stack and a complete house can fit in one 40" container and transported directly to site.

SUPERIOR CONSTRUCTIONNot only is the FormCad system quicker it is also has a superior structural capacity. It has an optimal materials handling efficiency as it is not crane dependent.

We are a technologically driven company. Contemporary and creative, Rhodes’ FormCAD system uses prefabricated and modular components to create superior multi-storey concrete buildings. Our flexible systems ensure high quality outcomes, whilst maintaining simplicity and buildability.

Flat Pack System