Temporary Works

Experience in the design and check of the temporary works and ability to understand and integrate the design solutions into the methodologies that will be used for the overall project management and engineering plan.

Temporary works in general have a specific application and a short life-cycle. They are used in the construction (including transport phase) and have no further use afterwards. There is therefore an opportunity for careful and coordinated design to allow for cost savings but without compromising safety. Cost savings can also affect use and movement/transportation of materials. Finally, there are opportunities for reusing existing construction material to also help reduce costs.

Experience in:

1. Static Temporary Works

Static structures providing support to the main structure (permanent works) during the construction phase.  They are required to provide strength and stability to a structure such as a building or a bridge whilst it is under construction. Design Examples include launch pads, temporary piles or other structures, concrete and sheet piled walls, berms, trenching and props supporting excavations.  Other simple structures that are also necessary during construction to provide access and security are also temporary. Examples include scaffolding structures, fall protection systems and hoardings. 

2. Mobile Temporary Works 

Designs involving the lifting and transportation of components in the construction phase. Designs include cranes mats, piling and working platforms and lifting equipment.