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Design brief · BS 5975-1:2024 clause 12.2.1

Submit a Temporary Works Design Brief

The same brief David uses on live projects, completed online in about ten minutes. When you submit you get a PDF of the brief and a draft Temporary Works Register, and your email opens ready to attach drawings, ground information and permanent works details for an accurate fixed-price quote.

What to have ready

Contract and client details, what the temporary works are for, the check category if known, and whatever site, ground and permanent works information you hold. Partial information is fine — mark what is attached or to follow.

What you get instantly

A branded PDF of the completed brief and a draft Temporary Works Register (.xlsx) built from the items you list — one line per item with check category, risk class, designer, checker and permit columns ready for your TWC to maintain.

What happens next

The brief goes straight to David. Your email app opens pre-addressed so you can attach the PDF, the register and any drawings or GI. You get a fixed price, confirmed in writing, usually the same working day.

Brief reference · your entries are saved in this browser until you submit.

1

Contract & contact details

2

Temporary works scheme details

description and purpose of the TW
3

Site information attached

yes / no and details
Location plan showing position of TW
Site specific risks (outline for designer)e.g. collapse from surcharge; stability during partial demolition
Service location plan
Residual risks (risks that cannot be removed)e.g. manual handling — include in RAMS
Surrounding or adjacent structurese.g. buried utilities, adjacent buildings, surcharge loads
4

Geotechnical information

yes / no and details
Boreholes / trial pitse.g. see BH1 and attached ground report
Ground conditions descriptione.g. cohesive soil, Cu = 50 kPa, water table at 2 m; GI report ref
Location plansee attached sketch or location plan
Interpretive report / lab test resultsany soil or materials data
Groundwater information
5

Design requirements / considerations

yes / no and details
Site sketch of proposed TWdraw one in the sketch area below if you like
Relevant permanent works drawings
Relevant permanent works specification
Foreseeable loads on the TW (place / position / amount)people, plant, equipment, materials — data sheets and positions
Access requirementsaccess and egress during installation — staircase, tied ladder, scaffold
Construction phasingany preferred order or arrangement
Duration of temporary workse.g. 3 weeks or 6 months
Programme requirementsdoes the TW design have critical-path links?
Environmental constraints / considerationse.g. wind exposure, flood risk
Testing / ITPe.g. weld inspections, ground tests
Special constraintsspecial loadings, listed structures, party walls, client requirements
6

Project preferences

optional
7

Deliverables

minimum requirements to avoid delays and additional cost
8

Temporary works design check certificates (TWDCC)

9

Temporary works items

auto-builds your TW Register

List each temporary works item covered by this brief. Each line becomes a row in the draft Temporary Works Register you receive, with check category, risk class, designer, checker and permit columns ready for your TWC to maintain.

RefItem / descriptionLocationCheck cat.RiskRequired byRemove

10

Design brief sketch

optional

Draw an outline of the proposed temporary works with a mouse, finger or stylus. It is added to your PDF. Detailed drawings can be attached to the email afterwards.

11

TWC design brief submission

On submit: the brief is sent to David, your PDF and draft TW Register download, and your email app opens so you can attach drawings, ground information and permanent works details for an accurate quote. Prefer not to use a form? Download the fillable PDF, email David directly or message on WhatsApp.

By submitting, you agree to our Privacy Policy. The brief is received for initial review — scope, fee and programme are confirmed after the available information has been assessed.

Scope & competence note

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.