About Us
In 1997, two Irish carpenters, Michael Shanahan and Gerry McConville, started Clifton Formwork in Melbourne, specialising in formwork services.
The name comes from Clifton Hill, a Melbourne suburb they felt right at home in. Michael and Gerry’s European knowhow and techniques have given the company an edge and it made sense over time to expand the range of quality services that civil construction managers needed.
Our Company
We’re experienced in supporting civil construction projects across Victoria including:
Bridgeworks
Water treatment plants
Pump stations
Power stations
Commercial buildings.
We now employ over 200 people – but still consider ourselves a small company. Clifton Formwork proudly supports Indigenous business and Social Enterprise. We’re also dedicated to training the future workforce in our industry, that’s why at least 10% of our staff are apprentices, graduates and cadets.
Our diverse offerings cure headaches for Tier 1 project managers and engineers including:
Formwork, post tensioning and stressing work, concreting, steel fixing and plant hire (such as cranes, access equipment etc)
Guaranteed to meet your tight schedule, be on budget and raise the bar for quality
Verified Australian-manufactured materials for your formwork
Support for your project around the clock, seven days a week
Skilled staff matched to your project needs day and/or night
Our People
We’re a small company employing almost 150 people and would like to keep it that way. You could say that’s because we’ve found our sweet spot in serving the civil construction industry.
Michael Shanahan – Director
Former Irish carpenter, Michael built on his qualifications to gain experience on civil construction projects in the UK, Australia and the US before co-founding Clifton Formwork. He continues to research and bring into action world’s best practice for civil construction. Michael is a keen follower of sports including the Gaelic Athletic Association.
Gerry McConville – Director
Originally a carpenter, who gained civil construction experience in the UK and Australia, Gerry co-founded Clifton Formwork. He has a passion for exploring and adopting new technologies and methods to raise the bar for quality. In his down time, Gerry is a keen cyclist and rugby follower.
How We Work
Our Commitments and Values
You might think we’re a bit slim on our commitment and values, but ours pack a weighty punch. We let our experience do the talking.
We guarantee:
To be on time and meet our high quality standards
To use only 100% Australian timber and steel
To re-use timber where possible
To support our customers 24/7