The major construction challenges encountered in Mivan formwork systems, from cost and logistics to design, services and finishing, so that the practitioners may better anticipate, mitigate and manage those risks. Those challenges are hereby discussed below: 

• High Initial Cost: The upfront investment for Mivan formwork is quite large. The aluminium panels, the rigging, the specialised equipment, all these add to the cost. Many smaller or one-off projects find it hard to justify themselves unless there is repeated use.

• Limited Design Flexibility: Because the panels are standardised and built for reuse, Mivan works best when layouts and floor plans are repetitive and uniform.

• Need for Skilled Work & Precision: Although the system is efficient, it relies heavily on correct assembly, alignment and finishing. Any error in panel set-up, jointing or panel connection can lead to defects, seepage or surface finish problems.

• Logistics, Repetition & Cost-Effectiveness: To make Mivan pay off, you need many repeat uses of the formwork panels (a large number of floors or units) so that the high capital cost is spread out. On shorter, smaller or irregular projects, the benefits are less.

• Weather & Finishing Issues: Even with accurate panels, jointing, spacers, and ties can lead to seepage or leakage, especially in monsoon or high-humidity regions. If not sufficiently sealed. Also, the finish lines or panel joints might become visibly noticeable if not properly handled.

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