Resources
Temporary works resources & guidance
Plain-English notes and links on temporary works management, BS 5975:2024, registers and design briefs — designed to improve clarity and support good practice.
BS 5975:2024 compliance in 2026
What UK contractors need from their temporary works engineering firm under the two-part 2024 standard — duty holders, procedures, registers and permits.
Read the article →What counts as temporary works?
A quick orientation to temporary works, the roles involved and why early control saves time. With reference to BS 5975:2024.
BS 5975:2024 support →Writing a good design brief
What a temporary works design brief should contain so a designer can work without chasing information.
TW design →Register & check categories
How the Temporary Works Register and check categories (0–3) keep control visible and proportionate.
Design checking →Working platforms & BR 470
Why platforms for tracked plant matter and what assessment with reference to BR 470 involves.
Working platforms →Mastering Temporary Works
Three practical volumes covering foundations, design control and advanced contractor systems.
Visit the shop →Tutoring & coaching
One-to-one tutoring for TWC/TWS candidates, engineers, supervisors and managers.
Personal tutoring →Choosing a temporary works consultancy
A fair, public-facts comparison of a large multi-office consultancy (Andun) with a remote, fixed-price Chartered Civil Engineer — and how to compare any firm.
Andun alternatives →The blog
Longer articles, case notes and opinion on temporary works — published on our WordPress blog at temporaryworksconsulting.blog.
Read the blog ↗Design portfolio & downloads
A growing portfolio of completed temporary works design — falsework, formwork, working platforms, crane mats and stability schemes.
TW Design Brief & Quote Request form — a fillable PDF you can complete on a phone or laptop and return by email or WhatsApp. The fastest way to get an accurate quote.
Download the Design Brief form (PDF)
Example technical report — 275kV OHL design check (PDF)
The example report uses assumed data and is illustrative of report style and rigour — not for construction. More free templates coming soon.
On YouTube
Temporary works, explained on video
Short, practical videos on temporary works design, BS 5975 control, working platforms and common site pitfalls. Subscribe so you do not miss new ones.
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Free tools & partners
More from the TWC&D portfolio
Temporary Works Consulting & Design Ltd is building a growing portfolio of free engineering tools, training and publications for the construction industry.
Target Zero Training
Official training partner — construction health, safety and competence training.
targetzerotraining.co.uk →BRE470 Piling Mat Design
Free online working platform / piling mat design tool built on BRE 470 guidance.
BRE470 Piling Mat Design →Scaffold Design Master
One scaffold design programme — instant self-serve drawings and engineer-reviewed design packs.
Scaffold Design Master →Mastering Temporary Works — free books
All three volumes are now a free PDF download. If they help you, you can buy me a coffee.
Download free →Practice Exams & Revision Hub
Free online revision quiz to test your temporary works knowledge — ideal preparation for TWC and TWS candidates.
Test yourself free →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.
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