In January of 1984 Colin Poole and Jerry West went into partnership with the establishment of Cape Formwork Contractors or CFC. Their goal was to take on the highly competitive scaffolding and formwork market in Cape Town...
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At CFC we like to keep our customers up to date with the latest scaffolding and formwork information, as well as industry and market news. We publish this information on our “Latest News” page of our website. These stories cover all areas of the scaffolding & formwork industry as well as construction and current market conditions. Take a look at our recent articles to get the latest industry news.
20 December 2011Standing the test of time
CFC (Cape Formwork Contractors) has been successful in the scaffolding and formwork business since 1984. What is our formula for sustained growth and excellent service in the construction industry? “There are a number of elements that contribute to success in business. Price, of course, is important, but in today’s highly competitive and technology driven market, [...]
28 February 2011Budget In A Nutshell
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan is putting pedal to the metal with his 2011/12 national budget, blasting ahead with infrastructure spending of R800bn with no plans to cut the budget deficit. While this may raise questions over fiscal prudence, the aggressive spending may keep the economy humming in difficult times. However, the new budget, announced on [...]
03 February 2011SA set for economic recovery
Bloemfontein – All is set for economic recovery in 2011, but South Africans should not begin thinking the next growth phase has dawned. This was the view of Economists.co.za economist Mike Schüssler, the compiler of the Sake24 and BoE Private Clients provincial barometers. These indices are compiled from many data series and measure the economic [...]
27 January 2011CFC Scaffolding sponsorship to help Zip Zap cause
“At CFC Scaffolding we endeavor to help make a difference to the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves; those who have, through circumstances, not been able to see their full potential,” operations director David Poole highlights. The Zip Zap Circus School shares this philosophy, not only breaking down cultural barriers through the free training [...]
18 January 2011New N2 highway fast-tracked
Johannesburg – A new road between KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape would shorten the distance between East London and Durban by up to 85km and could lead to thousands of job opportunities in the two provinces. Construction of the N2 highway could begin as soon as this year, following government’s decision that the road will [...]
12 January 2011Huge untapped potential for investment between India, South Africa: Anand Sharma
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma has said huge untapped potential exists in the area of investment and bilateral trade between India and South Africa Addressing the India Business Forum, in Johannesburg last evening, Sharma said that for Indian businessmen, Africa is an untested but potential huge trade and investment market for the future. [...]
26 October 2010Uses of Formwork in Construction – Concrete Formwork
Concrete formwork is the use of support structures and moulds to create structures out of concrete which is poured into he moulds. There are many different types of formwork used in construction, usually differing according to what the building requirements and challenges are. Formwork is used by creating moulds out of wood, steel, aluminium or [...]
26 October 2010Film Set Scaffolding Suppliers and Movie Scaffolding
South Africa has become a haven for film productions. Cape Town is a particularly popular location, but the rest of the country has also seen an increase in the number of films being produced. With the increased number of productions being shot in both studios and on location in South Africa, the demand for film [...]
26 October 2010FIFA World Cup 2010 South Africa – Scaffold and Formwork Contractors
The FIFA World Cup 2010 Football Tournament (Soccer World Cup to South Africans) is a mere 20 months away and South Africa is truly abuzz with preparations. There is an enormous amount of pressure on South Africa to execute a successful and memorable tournament and work has begun in full force to ensure that the [...]
26 October 2010Scaffold Hire In Cape Town: Many Uses of Scaffolding
Cape Town, like many other major cities around the globe, is undergoing massive construction, renovation and restoration projects. People are taking notice of how striking the mixture of old and new buildings within a metropolis look, and how valuable and impressive a building’s heritage is, especially when it is centuries old. Scaffolding enables workers, architects [...]
26 October 2010Scaffold Hire In Cape Town: Construction Scaffolding
Scaffolding hire in Cape Town is no longer sought after as a construction aid only. With new technology available as well as a greater demand for scaffolding for temporary structures used at public events and short projects, the uses for scaffolding have become increasingly varied. With the influx of international music artists, film productions and [...]
26 October 2010Types Of Formwork – Concrete Formwork Contractors
Formwork is a complex technique involved in construction which requires specialist contractors for proper use. It’s the term given to specific moulds or receptacles into which concrete is poured to make slabs for construction or actual components of buildings. Once the concrete has hardened to an adequate level, the forms are removed. This is known [...]
26 October 2010How to Choose a Contractor
Choosing the right contractor to suit your building and construction needs is vital to ensure that the project is completed properly, professionally and safely. Every year, massive law suits are battled between companies and clients due to careless injuries, ill-constructed buildings or projects that miss deadlines. Whether choosing a contractor for construction needs such as [...]
26 October 2010Health and Safety Guidelines in the Construction Sector
Any construction site poses potential hazards to those working on it. Construction safety is one of the most important considerations when planning a construction project. Some rules and regulations are law, others are common sense, but all equally as important due to the high risk of injury and death on construction sites. In South Africa, [...]
26 October 2010Scaffold Hire In Cape Town: Construction Scaffolding
Scaffolding hire in Cape Town is no longer sought after as a construction aid only. With new technology available as well as a greater demand for scaffolding for temporary structures used at public events and short projects, the uses for scaffolding have become increasingly varied. With the influx of international music artists, film productions and [...]
26 October 2010Corporate Responsibility and Corporate Sponsorship
Addressing social needs is a major requirement for positive global growth. To make a difference, many corporations have become involved in corporate social responsibility. Many businesses have expendable capital which can be easily used to fund social development projects, or they are able to gain a tax benefit for charitable contributions. In South Africa especially, [...]
26 October 2010Guidelines for the use of Scaffolding
Scaffolding construction services in South Africa are a necessity due to the major upgrades of so much of the existing infrastructure in and around cities and the construction of new buildings. With events such as the FIFA World Cup in the near future and the progression of South Africa into becoming a first world country, [...]
26 October 2010Pedestrian and Public Safety at Construction Sites
Construction sites require a rigorous amount of care and vigilance from workers in terms of health and safety. Many accidents and even some fatalities happen to workers each year which could have been avoided through proper application and awareness of on-site safety procedures. Pedestrian and public safety is just as vital. Many construction sites are [...]
26 October 2010The Uses of Scaffolding Services in South Africa
Scaffolding services in South Africa have become an increasing necessity in the transformation of the country into a first world entity with a thriving infrastructure of impressive buildings, busy freeways, massive sports stadiums and world-leading industry. Scaffolding services are required for a variety of projects taking place on a daily basis in South Africa. Quality [...]
26 October 2010Scaffolding Suppliers in Cape Town
Cape Town is a cosmopolitan, modern and vibrant city which is growing consistently, receiving upgrades and requiring services from scaffolding suppliers. In Cape Town, scaffolding services are an important part of the city’s growth and functioning. This impressive metropolis hosts major sporting, social and political events and is the centre of the South African film [...]
26 October 2010Construction and the Use of Formwork Contractors in Cape Town
The Mother City is undergoing major upgrades in terms of buildings and infrastructure in preparation for the 2010 World Cup. This has put formwork contractors in Cape Town in high demand for their formwork skills and expertise. Formwork involves pouring cement into moulds to create large concrete slabs and sections which form parts of a [...]
26 October 2010Metriform System – Decking Soffits and Beam Soffits
Cape Formwork Contractors make use of a Metriform system to complete formwork services involving decking soffits and beam soffits. A soffit is the term used to describe the part of a structure that forms the ceiling or underside of an architectural structure (typically a roof’s eave). Soffits can be made with engineered formwork using beams [...]
26 October 2010Aluminium Scaffold Tower Providers – Aluminium Scaffold Tower Hire in Cape Town
Many different industries make frequent use of aluminium scaffolding tower providers to supply dependable scaffolding tower hire in Cape Town. The use of scaffolding in industries other than construction has become more common, especially in the film, special events and sporting industries. Aluminium tower scaffolds have many benefits to their use. Aluminium is a metal [...]
26 October 2010Mobile Tower Hire – CFC Mobile Tower Providers in Cape Town
Mobile tower hire in Cape Town is especially important for use in film sets, special events, sports events and many other specialised fields of industry. Mobile tower scaffolds are popular because they are versatile and cost effective as they cut back on labour costs and time. Mobile towers have wheels at the base of the [...]
26 October 2010Signage Tower Providers – Signage Tower Hire in Cape Town
Signage tower providers use scaffolding systems to build temporary towers for special events where advertisers and sponsors are able to display their logos and billboards for advertising and informational messages. Signage tower hire in Cape Town used during special events is an important part of event marketing and sponsorship as these towers allow the signage [...]
26 October 2010Camera Tower Providers – Camera Tower Hire in Cape Town
Various high profile industries such as the film industry, special events and sporting events require the services of camera tower providers to ensure that the best angles and views of the action can be accessed. With the growing number of major events in Cape Town such as major motion picture productions and large scale rock [...]
26 October 2010Commentary Tower Providers – Commentary Tower Hire in Cape Town
Cape Town is one of the major metropolitan areas of South Africa and the city is host to a large number of impressive sports tournaments and special events requiring commentary tower providers. Commentary tower hire is needed to equip the events with safe and reliable scaffolding for commentators and commentary equipment. Sports events and annual [...]
26 October 2010Self-Lock Scaffolding Towers – Scaffolding Tower Hire
Self-Lock towers are scaffolding towers, comprising of frames attached to one another to form the tower and are a favourite choice of contractors in scaffolding tower hire. A self-Lock tower can be built up to four times the base length, so for example, if the base is three square meters, the tower can be built [...]
26 October 2010Kwik-Stage Scaffolding – Industrial Scaffolding Systems
Kwik-Stage scaffolding is a type of scaffolding used in construction and formwork and is extremely popular due to its reliability and easy construction and dismantling abilities. Kwik-Stage is also made according to strict health and safety standards. Kwik-Stage scaffolding is available in painted or hot dip galvanised form. Kwik-Stage can be referred to as Kwik-Form [...]
26 October 2010Film Set Scaffolding Suppliers in South Africa
Cape Town has become a popular location for film shoots and movie productions and has a frequent need for film set scaffolding suppliers. Movie set scaffolding and rigging is used frequently in movies to construct sets, for equipment placement, to gain access to high points, create temporary structures and much more. Film set scaffolding suppliers [...]
26 October 2010Stage Creation Specialists – Special Events Platform Manufacturers
Stage creation specialists for important special events and construction sites are required to build temporary structures which are safe and reliable. When a special event such as a sports race, a rock concert or political ceremony is held, temporary structures like stages and platforms need to be contracted to create a temporary infrastructure designed to [...]
26 October 2010Seating Stand Suppliers – Grandstand Seating Suppliers
Large events requiring scaffolding services to create temporary structures often require seating stand suppliers to help create arena, stadium or grandstand seating. Stands for such events often seat thousands of people, making safety a necessity when constructing scaffold stairs and grandstand seating. CFC (Cape Formwork Contractors) is a safety approved grandstand seating provider, ensuring that [...]
26 October 2010Special Events – Stage Creation Specialists
CFC (Cape Formwork Contractors) are platform manufacturers, stage creation specialists and scaffold seating suppliers for events in Cape Town. Even though our services are predominantly scaffolding and formwork in the construction and civil engineering sectors, we are hired frequently to create temporary structures that are easy to assemble and disassemble. These platforms and stages have [...]
26 October 2010Access Equipment – Access Ramp Creators in Cape Town
CFC (Cape Formwork Contractors) is an access equipment and access ramp creator and contractor. We are able to provide access ramps and pedestrian walkways at construction sites in Cape Town and also for various functions and events. Temporary pedestrian walkways are often needed in situations where large crowds of peopleare required to cross a main [...]
26 October 2010Scaffolding Tower Hire In Cape Town
CFC (Cape Formwork Contractors) is a specialist in scaffolding and formwork and are reliable scaffold tower providers. Tower scaffolds are constructed so that workmen can gain access to high areas in which they need to do work. A tower can help workmen with painting, plastering, bricklaying, maintenance work and >column erection to name but a [...]
26 October 2010Formwork Company – Concrete Formwork Contractors
Formwork companies and formwork contactors will provide clients with moulds into which concrete or another hardening material is poured for the creation of parts for structures. Concrete formwork is the use of moulds by a formwork company to create concrete slabs for use in construction. The moulds are then broken away or left in place, [...]
26 October 2010CFC Scaffolding Suppliers in Cape Town
Scaffolding is a structure built out of metal uprights and horizontals (standards and ledgers) upon which wooden and steel boards are placed to assist builders, contractors, and other workers involved in construction and maintenance. Construction scaffolding is available from scaffolding suppliers, and in Cape Town, CFC (Cape Formwork Contractors) is a company that is highly [...]
26 October 2010Construction Scaffolding – Scaffolding Building Systems
Cape Formwork Contractors provide scaffolding building systems in Cape Town for any type of construction. A construction scaffold system allows contractors to perform many tasks in construction work successfully and safely. CFC use Metri-System formwork and Kwik-Stage and Self-Lock scaffold systems for construction scaffolding. These systems are popular scaffolding building systems as they require less [...]