BuildPro Hardware, a specialist maker of concrete formwork gear focused on on-site practicality, has rolled out a custom-built Square Column Buckle crafted for tall residential and commercial building projects. This Square Column Buckle rethinks how efficient column forming can be, with a flexible steel frame that has precision-cut adjustment gaps fitting square columns from 300mm to 800mm in size—so custom-made parts are rarely needed on typical job sites. Made from heavy-duty galvanized steel, the Square Column Buckle can stand up to concrete pressure hitting 60kN/m², a key improvement for multi-level builds where solid structural performance is a must. Unlike old-style clamps that need manual tightening by hand, this Square Column Buckle comes with a spring-activated lock that spreads pressure evenly across the formwork, lowering the chance of concrete bulging and messy surface flaws.

On a recent 25-story residential build in a coastal urban area, construction teams saw huge improvements while using the Square Column Buckle. The site supervisor for the project said the Square Column Buckle slashed the time spent on column forming by 40% when compared to old ways of working, because crews no longer had to make custom support braces for every different column size. The protective coating on the Square Column Buckle that fights rust also proved extremely useful in the damp coastal air, with no rust or wear showing after six months of constant use—making the Square Column Buckle last far longer than the usual industry standards. Safety auditors pointed out that the reinforced corner supports on the Square Column Buckle reduced the risk of formwork falling apart, a major worry for anyone working on high-rise construction jobs.

CoreForm Supplies is positioning the Square Column Buckle as a cornerstone of modern formwork efficiency, with plans to roll out regional training programs to help contractors maximize its potentialThe firm’s head of engineering stressed that the Square Column Buckle was created following three full years of on-site research and testing, directly solving the key frustrations faced by formwork teams juggling tight project timelines and complicated build specifications. With the construction sector placing greater focus on speed, safety and sustainable work practices every day, the Square Column Buckle is set to become a must-have piece of equipment for progressive building contractors, establishing a brand new standard for adaptability and dependability within concrete column forming workflows.