Services

Temporary Works

Ensuring your construction is safe, efficient and successful, we deliver short-term structures and temporary works to enable permanent works to continue - a critical aspect from the outset of a project.

Temporary Works
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How we can help

  • Full support for temporary works across groundworks, bridging and structural solutions
  • Experienced team offering advice, design and checking services
  • Advanced digital engineering tools including BIM design for efficient, innovative design
  • Continued involvement through installation, monitoring, and redesign to address challenges
  • Designs that meet BS 5975:2008 standards for safety, structural integrity and efficiency
  • Collaborative approach from earliest stages to prevent risks, reduce costs and ensure project success

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National temporary works design consultancy

Temporary works design is an essential component of any construction project, identifying key structural, safety, and environmental requirements before the build begins. Our experienced engineers provide expert advice, helping you implement practical and safe temporary works solutions, including groundworks, bridging and structural support. By working closely with your team from the earliest stages, we help prevent safety risks, reduce excessive costs, and navigate unforeseen challenges.

Early involvement of temporary works designers is critical for project success. Our engineers attend design meetings, ensuring that we fully understand the project scope and challenges from the outset. This early engagement allows us to create a sustainable, buildable, and value-engineered design tailored to your project’s needs.

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Advanced digital design

Our team uses the latest technology, including 3D structural analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), and soil interaction software, to complete comprehensive temporary works design analysis and calculations. With Revit software and a full library of temporary works BIM objects, we collaborate closely with our clients to deliver innovative design solutions that reduce costs, speed up delivery, and improve safety.

On site support during and after temporary works

Our involvement doesn’t end once the design is signed off. We provide ongoing support throughout the construction phase, offering assistance with installation, monitoring, and any necessary redesigns to address unforeseen challenges. All of our designs include detailed installation and dismantling sequencing, highlighting significant hazards and design assumptions to ensure safety and efficiency.

Temporary works expertise

With a track record of success across a wide range of construction projects, our temporary works solutions include:

  • Groundworks support
  • Propping, jacking, formwork, and falsework
  • Temporary bridging and access
  • Real-time environmental and structural monitoring
  • Piling mats
  • Crane base designs
  • Excavation and shoring
  • Temporary retaining structures
  • Slope stability
Manchester City Council
Flintshire County Council
Bury Council
Royal Liverpool Hospital
Archdiocese of Liverpool