CIOB Managing Temporary Works Technical Information Sheet
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Summary
Most construction work requires some form of Temporary Works (to support excavations, to support concrete whilst it gains strength, to support tower cranes, etc.). These temporary works can represent a significant part of the construction processand can have a large impact on cost (sometimes 50% or more), time, quality and safety and as such, need to be properly managed to improve project delivery.
A comprehensive list of further information is included for those interested in learning more on specific aspects of temporary works.
Contents
- What are temporary works?
- How temporary works are managed
- The key parties involved
- The management controls
- How the TWC manages temporary works
- Further information on temporary works
About the author
Dr Mike Webster is Director of MPW R&R Ltd, specialising in CDM, construction and structural safety and provides consulting, forensic and expert witness services in those areas is a chartered engineer with over 30 years’ experience.
He is a member of the Temporary Works Forum, the Institution of Structural Engineers Health and Safety Panel, Structural-Safety and CROSS (the Panel for Confidential Reporting on Structural Safety).
Mike has led independent evaluations of CDM 1994 and CDM 2007 and, in 2021, was appointed by HSE to lead a review of the CDM 2015 Principal Designer role which should be published in 2021.
The Chartered Institute of Building is at the heart of a management career in construction. It is the world’s largest and most influential professional body for construction management and leadership, with a Royal Charter to promote the science and practice of building and construction for the benefit of society. With over 48,000 members worldwide, the CIOB is the international voice of the building professional.
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- Crane supports.
- Debris netting.
- Design and Check Certificates.
- Excavating plant.
- Facade retention.
- Falsework.
- Formwork.
- Groundworks.
- Ground anchor.
- Hesco barrier.
- PAS 8811:2017 Temporary works.
- Scaffolding.
- Shoring.
- Temporary works for construction
- The design of temporary structures and wind adjacent to tall buildings.
- Trench support.
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