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moladi reusable modular plastic formwork

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Reusable Modular Plastic Formwork

moladireusable plastic form work system was developed as a means of alleviating many of the costly aspects associated with conventional formwork systems methods without compromising on quality or integrity of the system.

moladi reusable plastic formwork system and building method was mentioned in a World Economic Forum (WEF) online article. Innovation in Construction – Link

The moladi construction method of using modular reusable plastic formwork system replaces the cumbersome bricklaying process with an approach akin to injection molding. Workers erect the building’s formwork with reusable plastic panels, leaving wall cavities which once the windows, doors, wiring and pipework have been put in place are filled with fast-setting, aerated ­mortar.

All moladi structures have steel reinforced internal and external walls. The reinforcing design is specified by an independent, certified Engineer; according to the requirements of the structure, which is dependent on soil conditions such as clay, expanding soils, collapsing soils, dolomite etc. The Engineer would also take into account if the structure would be subjected to earth tremors, quakes or hurricanes. As moladi structures are uniformly and monolithically cast, with the reinforcing placed in strategic positions, this makes the building more resistant to seismic movement.

A truly innovative modern reusable formwork system

moladi modular formwork system

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Beyond brick and mortar houses

Beyond brick and mortar houses

The inefficiencies of moulding a brick or block in a mould then tasking an artisan to lay them. Then chase the walls for water and electrical services. Then relying on another artisan to plaster the walls. Depending on the skills and ability of artisans to produce a house vs casting a house in a mould employing unskilled workers – eliminating the need to chase and plaster, in a day, at a known cost.

This we refer to as the moladi “injection moulding construction process”.

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The moladi injection molding construction process

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moladi building system

 

moladi building system

moladi building system

Through creative engineering and sophisticated manufacturing, moladi aims to advance living standards and spaces affordably. moladi is an advanced building technology that utilises an innovative re-usable plastic formwork system #plasticformwork to reduce the required skills to produce quality affordable homes and other structures that are socially acceptable by speeding up delivery and thus reducing cost. By emulating the methodology of the automotive assembly line, moladi implements the principles applied by Henry Ford; reducing cost by increasing production output by de-skilling the production operation, making homes affordable.

Key messages of the presentation:

  • Affordable vs Innovative
  • Social Acceptance
  • Prefabricated vs Insitu structures
  • Vernacular architecture
  • Production Planning

Hennie Botes is a keen inventor, entrepreneur and born philanthropist. As the designer of the multi award winning moladi housing technology, he has gained more than 30 years of experience in the building industry. Having travelled extensively, Hennie has a broad based understanding of the challenges that face affordable housing throughout the world and has unique insight into how business and governments can work together to eradicate the global housing shortage. In addition to driving the success of the moladi technology, Hennie continues to provide consulting services to governments, advisers and institutions internationally.

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Modern building methods using modern building materials

Modern building methods using modern building materials

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Affordable Housing – Housing Developers

Affordable Housing

Affordable Housing

Affordable Housing

Decent affordable housing is one of the key factors in the fight against poverty and social exclusion. It is not just about putting a roof over someone’s head. Academic research proves that access to a clean and stable home implicates an improvement in security, health and education.

Moladi, a South African based company established in 1986, makes housing accessible through innovative and eco-friendly formwork technology

For more information visit – www.moladi.net 

How to build a home for less than $10,000

How to build a home for less than $10,000 | moladi Formwork System | LinkedIn

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Hennie Botes – Speaker – Low cost housing

Alternate building technologies and construction methods. Sustainable solution to alleviating housing deficit in Africa

Alternate building technologies and construction methods. Sustainable solution to alleviating housing deficit in Africa

Hennie Botes, the inventor and CEO of moladi, has been invited as keynote speaker at this prestigious event. This symposium has been organized jointly by Shelter Afrique and the Ministry of Housing, Cote D’Ivoire.

Moladi, an award winning South African based company established in 1986, makes housing accessible to low-income people through innovative and eco-friendly reusable recycled plastic formwork technology.

Decent affordable housing is one of the key factors in the fight against poverty and social exclusion. It is not just about putting a roof over someone’s head. Academic research proves that access to a clean and stable home implicates an improvement in security, health and education.

With the motto “Train the unemployed to build for the homeless” Moladi combines construction with economic development to bring about change.

For more information visit Shelter Afrique

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“Train the unemployed to build for the homeless – Fight poverty and unemployment through housing”

 

Back to Basics – “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication” – Leonardo Da Vinci

Create entrepreneurs – Develop skills – Empower people – Producing product

Decent affordable housing is one of the key factors in the fight against poverty and social exclusion. It is not just about putting a roof over someone’s head. Academic research proves that access to a clean and stable home implicates an improvement in security, health and education.

Moladi, an award winning South African based company, established in 1986, makes housing accessible to low-income people through innovative and eco-friendly technology, creating employment.

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The Moladi formwork system consists of a reusable and recyclable plastic formwork mould, which is filled with stone-less concrete and a special concrete additive. This additive ensures that, once the mortar is set, the formwork can be removed – and reused up to 50 times. According to the founder Hennie Botes, the brick-less walls can withstand all types of weather and is earthquake resistant. The formwork is lightweight allowing easy transportation. Due to the simplicity in design and the repetitive application scheme, construction costs can be reduced significantly. The Moladi model is not only cost-effective but fast, to: Botes comments that the wall structure of a house can be completed within one day. A further plus point, especially in remote areas, is that the construction does not require heavy machinery or electricity.

With the motto “Train the unemployed to build for the homeless” Moladi combines construction with economic development. The company offers training locally for the unemployed thereby creating jobs and empowering the community as a whole. Due to the simplicity of the approach, construction techniques and skills can be transferred in a short time. In this way, the communities benefit from affordable shelter and skilled entrepreneurs (in the area of low-cost housing) at the same time. Moladi’s success in over 20 countries shows that affordable housing is an important key in finding solutions to promoting security and alleviating poverty.

Siemens Empowering People.Award – Dr. Ernst Friedrich Schumacher “Small is Beautiful”

Rockefeller Foundation – Discovering better ways to solve social problems – Creating Shared Value “To Build or Not to Build?” – That Is the Question

Forbes India on moladi Technological Innovation – Creating Shared Value

Financial Mail – Affordable Housing – Better ways to build

National Mirror – Nigeria – Adopting alternative building materials, technologies to reduce 16 million housing deficit

DesignMind – New Multistorey Floor Slab Formwork System

Business Fights Poverty – Innovation at the Base of the Pyramid

AfricanBrains – SA: Moladi housing model builds communities

DesignMind – JOB CREATION – Start at schools

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