Plastic templates are a relatively new product, and although they are not yet widely promoted in the construction industry, many organizations and governments are actively advocating for this green product, with some even mandating its use. However, regardless of the promotion, what builders care about is still how to do more with lower costs, which means reducing expenses. In addition to protecting the environment, the significant advantage of plastic templates may be their number of cycles. The more times they are used, the more costs can be saved. Let's discuss how to save 50% of costs when using plastic templates. A previous case was the Zhengzhou China State Construction Seventh Engineering Division's Guanh Lake International Project. At the time of signing the contract, the budget was over 3 million, which was based on the budget for wooden templates. After the top floor was completed, only over 1 million was used, achieving a cost savings of more than 50%. To save costs, one key point is that the product must meet standards. If the product does not meet specifications, as long as it does not exceed the budget, one might as well stick to using wooden templates. Another important factor is the construction management on-site. Since plastic templates are a new product, some carpenters have not used them before, and compared to wooden templates, plastic templates may be a bit heavier, which workers may not prefer. This dislike could lead to resistance, causing them to speak negatively about the product. We have encountered these issues, and such remarks sound familiar, as similar situations arose when wooden templates were being promoted. The promotion of new products will inevitably have a transitional period, but this is an inevitable trend; if the construction site insists on using them, they will have no issues. Another significant problem is waste, which is also related to construction management. Sometimes, even when some plastic templates can still be used, workers prefer to use new boards, leading to substantial waste. The management method of China State Construction Seventh Engineering Division is very effective; they allow two buildings to use plastic templates simultaneously, then compare the two sides to see who wastes more. If there is a significant difference, it indicates that one side is not doing it well. In such cases, they can directly consult the labor team to address the situation. Having a comparison encourages workers to be more careful during use, as they will be concerned about excessive waste. Consequently, after completing the two buildings, the cost savings directly reached over 50%. Many people often ask me how many times plastic templates can be recycled. This question is actually difficult to answer because the number of cycles is directly related to the construction team. If used normally with wear and tear, 30 cycles are certainly achievable, and some even reach 50, depending on how you use them. If they are carelessly discarded or dropped, how can I guarantee that? Therefore, the premise of achieving 30 cycles is that they must be used normally and not wasted recklessly.