Plastic formwork is a relatively new product that may not yet be widely promoted in the construction industry. However, many organizations and governments are vigorously promoting this green product, and some have even mandated its use. Regardless of the promotion, what builders are concerned about is how to do more with lower costs, that is, reducing expenses. In addition to protecting the environment, the major advantage of plastic formwork is its recycling capability. The more times it is used, the more costs can be saved. Now, let's discuss how using plastic formwork can help save 50% of costs. A previous case was the Guanhai International Project by China State Construction Engineering Corporation in Zhengzhou. At the time of signing the contract, the budget was over 3 million yuan, based on the estimates for wooden formwork. However, after topping out the floors, only over 1 million yuan was actually spent, achieving a budget savings of over 50%. To save costs, one key point is that the product must meet standards. If the product does not meet standards, as long as it stays within budget, there is little hope of saving costs; it’s better to stick with wooden formwork. Another aspect is the construction site management. Since plastic formwork is a new product, some carpenters have not used it before, and compared to wooden formwork, plastic formwork may be a bit heavier. Workers may not prefer using it, and this can lead to resistance and various complaints about the product. We have encountered these issues before, and doesn’t this sound familiar? When wooden formwork was being promoted, it faced similar situations. The promotion of new products will inevitably have a transition period, but this is an inevitable trend. If the construction site persists in using it, there will be no problems. Another major issue is waste, which is also related to construction management. Sometimes, some plastic formwork can still be used, but workers prefer new boards and are unwilling to use the old ones, leading to significant waste. However, the management method of China State Construction Engineering Corporation is commendable. They had two buildings using plastic formwork simultaneously, comparing the waste between the two sides. If there was a significant difference, it indicated that one side was not managing well, and the labor team could be consulted on how to address the situation. With a comparison between the two sides, workers would be more careful during use and would be concerned about excessive waste. As a result, the cost savings for both buildings exceeded 50%. Many people ask me how many times plastic formwork can be recycled. This is a difficult question for me to answer because the number of cycles is directly related to how it is used by the construction team. Under normal wear and tear, 30 uses are definitely possible, and there are cases of up to 50 times, depending on how it is utilized. However, if it is thrown around or mishandled, I cannot guarantee anything. Therefore, the premise for recycling 30 times must be normal wear and not reckless waste.