DOWELCRADLEs are designed for use in concrete slabs or pavements where a sawn or other induced free movement contraction joints are required to be created. Dowels and sleeves are held by the cradle, aligned and suspended in position, in the middle of the slab at required dowel spacing, thereby ensuring correct positioning and alignment of the individual dowels and sleeves. Also allows extremely quick and simple to installation of the system by one person.