What is Mivan Shuttering? A Complete Guide for Modern Construction

08 April, 2025

by Manufacto India Pvt. Ltd.

In construction, everything is changing, such as speed, precision and durability. Traditional methods are not fast enough for the quality of work required for large residential or commercial buildings. This is where Mivan shuttering—a modern aluminium formwork system—comes in as a revolutionary solution. This blog revolves around the Mivan shuttering system, how it works, its benefits and comparisons to other conventional work techniques and formworks.

What is MIVAN Shuttering?

Mivan Shuttering refers to a modular aluminium formwork system used for casting walls and slabs in one continuous pour, widely used in mass housing and high-rise construction.

Originally developed by Mivan Company Ltd. (Malaysia), it is known for speed, consistency, and clean finish.

Made from lightweight, durable aluminium, the system is easy to assemble, reducing construction time and labour dependency.

Suitable for repetitive floor plans, it offers high dimensional accuracy and smooth concrete finish, minimizing plastering needs.

Highly reusable—panels can typically be reused up to 200 times, making it cost-effective in the long run.

Often used in affordable housing schemes, such as PMAY, due to its efficiency and rapid turnaround.

The Mivan Shuttering Process

The Mivan system is a modular formwork system that incorporates dorms together to make a cohesive form to mould the concrete. The steps below illustrate the Mivan Shuttering Process

📌 Components:

Wall Panels – Aluminium plates that took shape as the structural walls of a building.
Slab Panels – Responsible for making the horizontal parts, which include slabs and ceilings.
Beam Components – Used for forming beam structures.
Deck Props and Soffit Lengths – Vertical props to a slab providing a horizontal structural member support.
External Corners, Pins, and Wedges – These elements serve as fasteners to bind the parts and segments to each other.

📌 Process:

Design & Planning – The structure is thought into small modular grids that can be fitted with each other.
Panel Assembly – The aluminium panels are locked in place with wedges and pins at their respective positions.
Reinforcement – Concrete in the outer casing is augmented due to the inner steel rods.
Concrete Pouring – Walls and slabs are poured in a single open pour to enable slurry to fill the columns.
Curing and Removal – Once concrete is cured, panels are stripped off for reuse in the subsequent cycle.

Benefits of Mivan Shuttering

Mivan shuttering fills a gap in modern construction technology. Below are some advantages:

Construction Working Speed

A few days is all it takes to construct floors with the Mivan system. Construction time is cut drastically because of ease of assembly and the modular design.

High Quality Work Standards

Less construction plastering and finishing work are needed because the aluminium panels provide smooth and uniform surface finish.

Reuse and Recovery

Large scale projects become more cost effective because each panel can be reused more than 200 times.

Skill Dependency Reduction

Mivan shuttering simplifies construction with its modular system, reducing reliance on skilled labour and enabling faster training and installation on-site.

Cost Margin Reduction on Mass Projects

Though initially costly, aluminium formwork drastically reduces long-term labour, time, and finishing expenses—making it ideal for mass housing and high-rises.

Eco-Friendly

Construction becomes more sustainable due to less wood used and more recyclable aluminum added to the equation.

Mivan Shuttering and Its Comparison With Traditional Formwork

Features	Mivan Shuttering	Traditional Shuttering
Material	Aluminium	Wood/Steel
Speed	Fast	Slow
Finish Quality	Excellent	Average
Reusability	Up to 200 Cycles	20-30 Cycles
Manpower	Low	High
Sustainability	High	Low
Initial Cost	High	Lower
Long-Term Saving	High	Medium

Applications of Mivan Shuttering

Mivan shuttering is widely used in:

High-rise residential buildings
Commercial complexes
Multi-story housing schemes (PMAY, township projects)
Infrastructure projects with rapid construction cycles

The accuracy of the mivan shuttering system along with its speed is the reason why private and government builders both use it extensively.

Why Choose Manufacto India for Mivan Shuttering?

At Manufacto India, we provide custom-tailored aluminium formwork systems designed to meet the specifications of every project. Panels are manufactured to the highest standards with precision robotic welding and friction stir welding technology, all housed within our advanced manufacturing facility.

Formwork is not just supplied; instead, we partner with the client to ensure:

100% accurate mock-up
Technical assistance during the work
Short lead times and fast deliveries
No compromise on quality control

If you are a builder, architect, or contractor, Manufacto India is here to support you with all of your Mivan shuttering requirements.

Afterword

The construction industry today demands speed, safety, and efficiency—and Mivan shuttering rises to meet all three. Beyond just faster project delivery, this innovative aluminium formwork solution also offers enhanced structural quality, long-term cost savings, and sustainability advantages.

If you’re planning your next construction project and considering Mivan technology, partnering with the right supplier makes all the difference. With a proven track record and a commitment to precision, Manufacto India is a name you can trust in aluminium formwork.

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