Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for the construction of monolithic of multi-level or pillar-framed buildings having suspended ceilings, said apparatus is provided with surface- and in given case working level-forming formwork shell surrounding the monolithic concrete form-space of the ceiling, formwork bearer supporting the formwork shell, furthermore actuating mechanisms, e.g. lifting units for lifting and lowering the formwork bearer, the actuating mechanism, e.g. lifting units are in force-transmitting connection directly or indirectly with a certain part, e.g. pillars of the temporary or permanent vertical load bearing structures of the building, load bearing elements, e.g. bear frame, connecting member, etc. are built in between the formwork bearer and the lifting units.