Case Studies

Example work

Anonymised, illustrative examples of the type of temporary works support provided. Details are generalised and do not identify clients or projects.

Illustrative examples only — anonymised and generalised. No client or project is identified.
Refurbishment

Late propping scheme on a refurbishment

Challenge: A temporary propping arrangement was needed quickly to keep a strip-out on programme.

Support provided: Calculations and details prepared and issued for checking, with a clear design brief and residual-risk notes.

Outcome: Scheme available for competent check without holding the programme.

Piling / Groundworks

Piling mat for a tracked rig

Challenge: A working platform was required before a piling rig could be mobilised to site.

Support provided: Platform assessment with reference to BR 470, subject to ground information, with permit-to-load input.

Outcome: Clear platform basis and certificate input for sign-off.

Civils

RAMS & ITP tightening before submission

Challenge: Method statements and ITPs needed sharper hold points before client submission.

Support provided: Marked-up RAMS/ITP review with prioritised comments and clearer responsibilities.

Outcome: Stronger, clearer documents ready for the author to finalise.

Infrastructure

Virtual audit for a remote project

Challenge: An external check on temporary works control was wanted without a site visit.

Support provided: Remote audit using photos, records and a video walk-round against the register.

Outcome: Ranked findings and priority actions delivered quickly.

Build

Scaffold interface coordination

Challenge: A designed scaffold interacted with propping and excavation near the structure.

Support provided: Interface review of ties, loads and ground bearing, coordinated across trades.

Outcome: Clearer design responsibility and a coordinated interface.

Principal Contractor

Setting up BS 5975 control

Challenge: A new project needed a workable temporary works procedure and register.

Support provided: Procedure, register template and role guidance with reference to BS 5975:2024.

Outcome: A practical system the team could actually run.

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In the field

Temporary works design, on site

Examples of the design and control work behind real temporary works — calculations, load paths and detailing taken from drawing board to site.

Falsework tower analysis and load-path design board at a propped slab soffit
Falsework tower analysis & load paths
Temporary pile working platform and anchoring plan beside a piling rig
Pile working platform & anchoring
Crane outrigger load distribution and mat configuration design on timber crane mats
Crane outrigger load & mat design
Column formwork with temporary works design board clamped to the column
Column formwork design & control
Exclusion-zone hoarding designed for safety on a live site
Exclusion zones designed for safety
Engineer reviewing a temporary works design and monitoring log on a tablet on site
Live monitoring & virtual audits

Illustrative of the type of work supported. Boards shown are example designs; all designs require competent review under the project temporary works procedure.

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Temporary Works Consulting & Design Ltd provides design, advisory, training and support services subject to agreed scope, competence requirements and project-specific information. Digital products, books, templates and tutoring support do not replace formal appointment, competent design review, independent checking, statutory duties or project-specific approval under the project temporary works procedure.

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