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betontimmerman

English translation: formworker/shuttering carpenter

00:01 Mar 9, 2022
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering / construction
Dutch term or phrase: betontimmerman
Het komt voor in een lijst.
Manfred Mann
Brazil
English translation:formworker/shuttering carpenter
Explanation:
https://www.goconstruct.org/construction-careers/what-jobs-a...
"A formworker is responsible for installing and repairing temporary frameworks that support the building process during construction. These temporary structures can be made out of various materials but are most commonly either wood or metal and are used to help the moulding of concrete and other materials."

https://www.practicaladultinsights.com/what-does-a-shutterin...
"A shuttering carpenter is a professional who specializes in creating formwork or shuttering, which are temporary structures used in the concrete pouring process. Shuttering refers to wooden boards or metal plates that are positioned and supported using rods and stakes known as falsework; once these boards or plates are in place, concrete can be poured within the created molds. The molds will hold the concrete in place as it sets, thereby creating a solid, smooth structure. A shuttering carpenter will usually be specially trained to work in this field. "

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Marijke Singer
Spain
Local time: 12:15
Grading comment
Thanks to all
I used formworker
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +2formwork carpenter
Barend van Zadelhoff
4 +2formworker/shuttering carpenter
Marijke Singer
5 +1concrete shutterer; shutterer
Michael Beijer
4concrete form carpenter / rough carpenter
Cillie Swart


Discussion entries: 1





  

Answers


6 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
formwork carpenter


Explanation:

A formwork carpenter is a type of skilled worker who specializes in constructing formwork that acts as a mold in which concrete can be poured and supported until it sets. This type of carpenter will work with various types of formwork and falsework to create a usable mold before any concrete pouring processes begin. The formwork carpenter may or may not also help in the process of pouring the concrete and monitoring as it sets. Once the concrete has set fully, the carpenter will be responsible for removing the falsework and formwork.

https://www.practicaladultinsights.com/what-does-a-formwork-...

Een betontimmerman of bekister is een bouwvakker die bekistingen van hout of metaal maakt. In de (traditionele) bouw maakt hij de bekistingen volgens de aangeleverde vormtekeningen.

Samen met de ijzervlechter, die het betonstaal op de juiste plaats monteert, geeft de betontimmerman dus vorm aan de betonnen bouwelementen, voornamelijk funderingen en de hoofdconstructie (kolommen, vloeren, liftkokers, wanden, balken en lateien) van gebouwen.

https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betontimmerman


Barend van Zadelhoff
Netherlands
Local time: 12:15
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch
PRO pts in category: 102

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Michael Beijer: I think there are many correct ways to say this!
3 hrs
  -> Probably. I had a look at joost de vree as well. https://www.joostdevree.nl/shtmls/bekisting.shtml
agree  philgoddard
6 hrs
  -> Thank you, Phil.
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7 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
formworker/shuttering carpenter


Explanation:
https://www.goconstruct.org/construction-careers/what-jobs-a...
"A formworker is responsible for installing and repairing temporary frameworks that support the building process during construction. These temporary structures can be made out of various materials but are most commonly either wood or metal and are used to help the moulding of concrete and other materials."

https://www.practicaladultinsights.com/what-does-a-shutterin...
"A shuttering carpenter is a professional who specializes in creating formwork or shuttering, which are temporary structures used in the concrete pouring process. Shuttering refers to wooden boards or metal plates that are positioned and supported using rods and stakes known as falsework; once these boards or plates are in place, concrete can be poured within the created molds. The molds will hold the concrete in place as it sets, thereby creating a solid, smooth structure. A shuttering carpenter will usually be specially trained to work in this field. "



Marijke Singer
Spain
Local time: 12:15
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 105
Grading comment
Thanks to all
I used formworker

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Michael Beijer: I think there are many correct ways to say this!
2 hrs
  -> Yes, there are. Thanks!
agree  Tina Vonhof (X)
13 hrs
  -> Thanks, Tina!
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9 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
concrete shutterer; shutterer


Explanation:
See: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/shutterer

"shutterer: (construction) A worker who constructs shuttering/formwork."

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Looking for: Shutterer / Carpenter

For one of our clients, we are immediately looking for Shutterers – Carpenters. In this position you work in a motivated team with professionals. You are mainly concerned with the making of formwork in which concrete is poured. You are responsible for the dimensions and the quality of the formwork and the associated work..

(https://www.europeatwork.nl/vacatures/shutterer-carpenter/?l... )

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Note added at 10 hrs (2022-03-09 10:28:03 GMT)
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see also: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/formworker

"formworker (plural formworkers):
A laborer or workman who makes formwork.

Synonyms:
– formwork carpenter
– form setter
– (UK) shuttering carpenter"

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Note added at 10 hrs (2022-03-09 10:29:27 GMT)
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Groot Woordenboek Duits-Nederlands (Van Dale):

betontimmerman (dem)
1. Einschaler (der)

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Note added at 13 hrs (2022-03-09 13:56:13 GMT)
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"What does it take to become a CONCRETE SHUTTERER?

A concrete shutterer’s job description includes fabricating and setting up the forms in which concrete is poured to create walkways, walls, pillars and other structures. Work alongside construction workers by erecting and setting forms for concrete structures, they build wooden moulds and clamp them using appropriate hand tools in fabricating concrete beams, columns and panels. They also introduce rebar or wire mesh to reinforce the material, use trowels and other tools to spread and smooth concrete, and mold expansion joins and edges. They interpret blueprints and read survey stakes with a view to establish appropriate grades, prepare worksites for concrete footings and assemble concrete forms on specified locations." (https://careerportal.nta.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/1... )

Example sentence(s):
  • For one of our clients, we are immediately looking for Shutterers – Carpenters. In this position you work in a motivated team with professionals. You are mainly concerned with the making of formwork in which concrete is poured. You are responsible for t
  • Concrete Shutterers specialise in building structures from concrete materials and in ensuring that concrete is poured correctly.
Michael Beijer
United Kingdom
Local time: 11:15
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 187

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Barend van Zadelhoff: I guess 'shutterer' and 'formworker' are interchangeable.
1 hr
  -> Thanks!
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1 day 8 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
concrete form carpenter / rough carpenter


Explanation:
seems to be widely used in this context see reference


    https://www.bing.com/search?q=concrete+form+carpenter&cvid=ade11a6b48be426a92f0aeef06543ead&aqs=edge.0.0l5j69i60l2.9518j0j1&pglt=43&FORM=ANN
Cillie Swart
South Africa
Local time: 12:15
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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