The quality of resulting concrete can be dictated by the quality of formwork materials andrnworkmanship. Many concrete related problems such as discoloration, stains, and dusting arernattributed to concrete formwork. Formwork operations are also risky and workers are exposedrnto unsafe working conditions. Moreover traditional formwork construction has negativernimpact on the environment. The objectives of this research are to assess the current practicesrnof formwork construction in Ethiopia and identify problems such as loss of productivity, delayrnof projects, safety problems and environmental effects. Recommendations of modernrnformwork systems which alleviate such problems are also the objective of this thesis.rnThe study was conducted by taking formwork systems of the famous formwork producing andrnrenting company, PERI Germany, as the case study. Almost all the products of the companyrnwere studied through desk study. Questionnaires and interviews were conducted amongrncontractors in Addis Ababa to get relevant data which helps to achieve the objectives of thisrnthesis. Formwork rental companies and regulatory bodies in Addis Ababa were alsorninterviewed.rnThe results of the research show that alternative formwork materials are not well known andrnused in Ethiopian construction industry. Steel panels and timber are the prominent formworkrnmaterials. The use of modern formwork systems will increase the local labor productivity tornten times the traditional one. About 60% of the total time will be saved if new constructionrnsystems are adopted by construction firms in Ethiopia. Formwork construction practice inrnEthiopia is not safe and environmentally friendly. Seventy nine percent of the respondentsrnhave recent record of injury and death which emanates from formwork construction. Finally,rnmodern formworks such as MULTIFLEX, TRIO, QUATTRO and UZ are assessed andrnrecommended for major construction projects in Ethiopia.