Temporary Works Design & Independent Checks
BS 5975 aligned deliverables for construction activities: clear calculations, buildable sketches and design certificates.
No free design advice by email. Submit an enquiry with drawings to receive a proposal.
Temporary Works Services
Formwork & Falsework
Design and checks for walls, slabs, beams, rafts and supporting arrangements.
- Concrete pressure / spacing / ties
- Falsework / props layouts
- Backpropping / reshoring
Platforms & Access
Working platforms and access solutions for site operations.
- Working platforms (incl. MEWP)
- Scaffold platforms / birdcages
- Edge protection interfaces
Propping, Retaining & Stability
Temporary support, restraint and stability checks during construction stages.
- Temporary propping to walls/cores/frames
- Retaining / kingpost checks
- Local strengthening details
Hoists & Temporary Installations
Engineering verification of temporary arrangements linked to construction access.
- Hoist landing platforms
- Tie arrangements and local checks
- Temporary steelwork verification
Independent Checks
Independent check to agreed category (CAT 2 / CAT 3) aligned with project procedures.
- Concept + calculation review
- Buildability / assumptions
- Check certificate (as applicable)
What to send
Drawings / sketches
GA / sections / details + any site constraints (access, foundations, limits).
Loads & use
Concrete pour heights/rate (if relevant), imposed loads, plant, wheel loads, etc.
Programme
Required issue date, urgency (standard / fast-track), revision expectations.
Scope boundary
Temporary Works only. If information is insufficient, a Feasibility Review may be proposed first.
Fees & Proposals
How fees are set
Temporary Works fees depend on scope, complexity, risk category (CAT 2 / CAT 3), programme and the quality of information provided. A written proposal is issued once drawings and requirements are reviewed.