Temporary Works Support Without Delay.
Fast, practical Temporary Works Design, checking, RAMS, ITPs, virtual site audits and contractor advisory support.
Temporary works delays cost programmes.
When design information is late, unclear, or missing — site progress stalls. Rework increases. Risk escalates.
Early engagement of competent TW support prevents unsafe improvisation, reduces over-design, and protects the Principal Contractor from enforcement, delays and rework.
Practical engineering across the temporary works lifecycle.
From early-stage methodology and risk reviews through to Category 3 independent design checks, training and on-site sign-off.
Temporary Works Design
Falsework, formwork, shoring, propping, needling, hoarding, crane and piling mats — complete design packs ready for site.
Design Checking
Independent Cat 1, Cat 2 and Cat 3 design checks aligned with BS 5975:2024. Clear mark-ups and sign-off.
BS 5975 Support
Registers, design briefs, risk assessments, RAMS, ITPs and method statements that hold up in audit.
Crane & Piling Mats
Outrigger spread, working platform and piling mat design to BRE 470 / TWf guidance, with clear bearing checks.
Virtual Site Audits
Structured remote reviews of temporary works on site — fast, low-cost assurance between visits.
Weekly Retained Support
Predictable-cost advisory packages: design review, RAMS checks, RFI support and early advice on call.
Designed, checked, delivered.
Every scheme leaves our desk with the same thing in mind: a clear load path, a buildable sequence, and a drawing the site team can actually use.
BS 5975:2024 without the bureaucracy.
Registers, design briefs, categorisation, permits to load and TWC/TWS role support — proportionate procedures that protect your programme and stand up in audit.
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Leading construction safety training courses.
Engineering tools, built by engineers.
Three web tools we've developed for the temporary works community — use them on any device, on site or at the desk.
BRE 470 Piling Mat Design
Working platform and piling mat design checks to BRE 470 — bearing pressures, platform thickness and outputs you can put in the design pack.
Visual Scaffold Design
Build and visualise scaffold configurations quickly — a clear starting point for scheme drawings, briefs and toolbox talks.
Temporary Works Toolbox
A growing set of quick calculators and references for everyday temporary works questions — fast answers, properly framed.
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Tools provide indicative outputs to recognised guidance. Project use should be confirmed by a competent temporary works engineer.
Got a temporary works problem on the programme?
Send your TW register, a drawing, or just a description — you'll get a practical answer fast.
Our Services
Practical temporary works engineering — from first methodology sketch to Category 3 check certificate.
Temporary Works Design
Complete, buildable design packs for falsework, formwork, shoring, propping, needling, hoarding, crane bases and piling mats — drawings, calculations and sequencing notes ready for site.
- Falsework & formwork schemes
- Excavation support and propping
- Hoardings, fencing and edge protection
- Erection / use / dismantle sequencing built in
Design Checking
Independent Category 1, 2 and 3 design checks aligned with BS 5975:2024 — clear mark-ups, commentary on assumptions, and a formal check certificate. Typical turnaround 3–5 working days.
- Formal check certificate & marked-up calcs
- Risk and buildability commentary
- Clear pass / fail / query status
Crane & Piling Mats
Outrigger spread, crane mat and piling working platform design to BRE 470 and TWf guidance — with bearing pressure checks the site team and TWC can verify.
- Mobile crane outrigger mat design
- Piling working platforms & anchoring plans
- Tower crane base and foundation interfaces
Virtual Site Audits
Structured remote reviews of temporary works in use — photos, video walk-throughs and live data reviewed against the design intent. Fast assurance between physical visits, anywhere in the world.
- Checklist-driven remote inspection
- Permit-to-load readiness review
- Written findings with actions and priorities
Supporting services
BS 5975 Compliance Support
Registers, design briefs, categorisation, permits to load, TWC/TWS role support and audit preparation. Details →
RAMS & ITPs
Risk assessments, method statements and inspection & test plans written by an engineer who understands the load path — not a template.
Hoardings / Propping / Excavations
Wind-loaded hoardings, temporary propping schemes, excavation support and exclusion zone design with clear stability checks.
Training & Mentoring
TWC/TWS competency development, toolbox talks and design-team mentoring aligned with CITB and TWf guidance.
Weekly Retained Support
Predictable-cost advisory tiers, from register review to fully embedded support. Compare tiers →
Bridge & Major Falsework
Deck falsework, launching design and hydraulic jacking sequences for bridge and heavy civils schemes.
Need a specific service?
If it carries load temporarily, it's in scope. Describe the problem and we'll scope the solution.
Design Checking
Independent Category 1, 2 and 3 design checks aligned with BS 5975:2024. Clear mark-ups, commentary and formal sign-off.
Design checking is a fundamental requirement of BS 5975. The level of check required depends on the complexity and risk of the temporary works scheme.
Designer checks own work
Suitable for low-risk, standard solutions.
Checked by another competent person
Within or outside the design organisation.
Fully independent external check
Required for high-risk or complex schemes.
What you receive
- ✓ Formal check certificate
- ✓ Marked-up calculations
- ✓ Commentary on assumptions
- ✓ Risk and buildability notes
- ✓ Clear pass / fail / query status
Turnaround typically 3–5 working days
Need a design check?
Submit your calculations and drawings for independent review.
BS 5975 Support
Practical support for BS 5975:2024 compliance — registers, design briefs, risk assessments, and audit preparation.
BS 5975:2024, the code of practice for temporary works procedures and the permissible stress design of falsework, sets out the framework for managing temporary works safely and efficiently. It comprises:
Procedures for temporary works
Specification for falsework
We help contractors and designers implement BS 5975 in a practical, proportionate way — ensuring compliance without unnecessary bureaucracy.
What we support
- ✓ TW Register setup and management
- ✓ Design brief preparation
- ✓ Risk assessment and categorisation
- ✓ Permit-to-load procedures
- ✓ TWC / TWS role definition
- ✓ Audit preparation and mock audits
- ✓ Method statements and RAMS
- ✓ Training and competency support
Need help with BS 5975 compliance?
We can review your current procedures or set up a compliant system from scratch.
Weekly Temporary Works Support
Predictable cost, faster response and early advice before issues become expensive.
Light Support
Periodic advice and register review.
- Monthly register review
- Email/phone advisory
- Design brief review
Ideal for low-risk projects
From £[scope-dependent] / week
Standard Support
Regular design review, RAMS check, advisory calls.
- Weekly advisory call
- RAMS review
- Design review
- RFI support
Most popular for mid-size sites
From £[scope-dependent] / week
Active Project
Dedicated support for live construction phases.
- Dedicated project support
- Design and checking
- Programme coordination
- Site attendance (as needed)
Complex or multi-phase projects
From £[scope-dependent] / week
Intensive
Full embedded TW support for programme-critical works.
- Full embedded support
- Daily availability
- All design and checking
- Programme-critical delivery
High-risk or fast-track delivery
From £[scope-dependent] / week
All support packages are subject to agreed scope and formal appointment. Pricing is project-specific and confirmed after initial discussion.
Resources & Templates
Practical tools to support your temporary works management. Free on request.
Temporary Works Register Checklist
Comprehensive checklist for TW register management and compliance.
Design Brief Checklist
Structured checklist for preparing complete TW design briefs.
Piling Mat Information Checklist
Information requirements for piling mat and working platform design.
RAMS Review Checklist
Review checklist for temporary works risk assessments and method statements.
ITP Hold-Point Checklist
Inspection and test plan hold-point checklist for TW operations.
Virtual Site Audit Checklist
Structured checklist for conducting remote site reviews.
TWC Role Guide
Guide to the Temporary Works Coordinator role and responsibilities.
Design Check Process Guide
Step-by-step guide to the design checking process per BS 5975.
These resources provide general guidance. Project-specific requirements should be confirmed with a competent temporary works professional.
Our free web tools
Developed by us for the temporary works community.
BRE 470 Piling Mat Design
Working platform and piling mat design checks to BRE 470.
Temporary Works Toolbox
Quick calculators and references for everyday TW questions.
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Need bespoke templates for your organisation?
Registers, briefs and checklists tailored to your procedures and branding.
How to Read Structural Drawings
Structural drawings are the language of construction. This quick visual guide covers the essentials — from title blocks to schedules.
Start with the information
Project name, drawing number, scale, date and revision. Always read the title block and notes first.
Understand the grid
Numbers and letters locate every element. Read left to right (1–4) and top to bottom (A–C).
Foundation & floor plans
Footings, columns and grids; then beams, slabs and openings. Columns sit at grid intersections.
Read the section
Vertical relationships and levels — check member heights and sizes against the plan.
Dimensions & notation
Dimensions in mm unless noted. Never scale the drawing — take dimensions from the figures.
Notes & schedules
Concrete grade, reinforcement, cover. Refer to schedules for member sizes and rebar.
Need a drawing or scheme reviewed?
Send it over for a practical, independent check.
Payments
Pay securely for services, the design portfolio book and retained support — by PayPal or card via Stripe.
Design Portfolio Book
Our completed-projects design portfolio — worked examples of falsework, formwork, crane and piling mat schemes.
Price: £[set in PayPal/Stripe]
Design Check (Fixed Fee)
Independent Cat 2/3 design check of a single temporary works scheme, with formal certificate.
Price: £[scope-dependent] · confirmed on enquiry
Weekly Retained Support
Pay a weekly retained-support invoice (Tier 1–4). Tier and scope agreed in advance.
Price: £[agreed tier rate]
Pay an Invoice
Settle an issued invoice for design, checking or advisory work by reference number.
Enter your invoice ref at checkout
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David Miller IEng MICE
Incorporated Engineer, PMI-CP Construction Professional and PRINCE2 Construction Manager with over 25 years of temporary works experience.
Practical, buildable, safe.
David Miller is an Incorporated Engineer (IEng MICE) and temporary works design specialist with over 25 years of UK and international project experience, working towards Chartered (CEng) status. He specialises in practical, buildable temporary works solutions that protect programmes and keep people safe.
His approach combines deep technical knowledge with practical site awareness — ensuring designs are not just compliant, but actually work on site.
“Good temporary works engineering is about making the right decisions early — before they become expensive problems on site.”
Specialisms & qualifications
- ✓ Temporary Works Design (BS 5975:2024, TWf, Eurocodes)
- ✓ Excavation support, propping, hoarding, crane bases
- ✓ Scaffolding interfaces and edge protection
- ✓ Construction safety (CITB, NEBOSH, IOSH aligned)
- ✓ Project delivery (PMI-CP, PRINCE2)
- ✓ Independent design checking (Cat 2/3)
- ✓ Training and competency development
Professional credentials
- IEng MICE — Incorporated Engineer (working towards CEng)
- PMI-CP — PMI Construction Professional
- PRINCE2 — Construction Manager
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate
- CITB SMSTS
- TWf Member
- 25+ years UK & international experience
Contact
Send a drawing, a TW register, or just a description of the problem — you'll get a practical answer fast.
Enquiry form
This form opens your email app to send the enquiry. If it doesn't open, email us directly at david@temporaryworksconsulting.com — attachments (drawings, registers, calcs) welcome.
Direct contact
- EMAILdavid@temporaryworksconsulting.com
- PHONE+44 7900 984900
- COVERAGEUK & international
Sending a TW register or design?
Attach it to an email with your programme dates and any constraints. Typical design-check turnaround is 3–5 working days.