Plastic templates are a relatively new product that may not yet be widely promoted in the construction industry. However, many organizations and government agencies are vigorously promoting this green product, with some even mandating its use. Regardless of the promotion, builders are still concerned about how to do more with lower costs, which means reducing expenses. In addition to protecting the environment, a significant advantage of plastic templates is their number of uses. The more times they are used, the more costs can be saved. Let's discuss how using plastic templates can save 50% of costs. A previous case was the Zhengzhou China State Construction Seventh Bureau's Guanhai International Project. At the time of signing the contract, the budget was over 3 million yuan, calculated based on wooden templates. After the upper floors were capped, it only cost over 1 million yuan, achieving a **budget savings of more than 50%**. To save costs, the first point is that the product must meet standards. If the product does not meet the requirements, as long as it does not exceed the budget, it is better to stick with wooden templates instead of thinking about saving costs. Secondly, construction management on-site is crucial. Since plastic templates are a new product, some carpenters may not have used them before, and compared to wooden templates, plastic templates may be slightly heavier, which workers might not prefer. If they dislike using them, it could lead to resistance and complaints about the product. We have encountered these issues before, and these complaints sound familiar, as similar situations arose during the promotion of wooden templates. 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, the workers will adapt. Another significant issue is waste, which is also related to construction management. Sometimes, workers may see new plastic templates and prefer using them instead of old ones that are still usable, leading to considerable waste. However, the management method of China State Construction Seventh Bureau is commendable. They had two buildings using plastic templates simultaneously and compared the waste between the two sides. If there was a significant difference, it indicated that one side was not managing well. In such cases, they could directly consult the labor team to address the situation. With this comparison, workers become more cautious during use, worrying about excessive waste. In this way, the cost savings for both buildings reached over 50%. Many people ask me how many times plastic templates can be reused. This question is actually difficult to answer, as the number of uses is directly related to the construction team's handling. Under normal wear and tear from proper use, 30 uses are definitely possible, and there are even cases of up to 50 uses, depending on how they are handled. If they are carelessly discarded or mishandled, I cannot guarantee their longevity. Therefore, the premise of achieving 30 uses is that they must be used under normal conditions, not wasted recklessly.