Temporary Works
Design
Expert temporary works engineers delivering safe construction solutions
Expert temporary works engineers
MHB Consultants provides temporary works design services for complex construction projects. From working platforms design services and formwork and falsework design to propping and shoring design, we deliver practical solutions that enable safe implementation of permanent works.
Our temporary works engineer team works across rail, infrastructure, and building projects, providing BS 5975 and Eurocodes temporary works design and construction methodology support. We're active members of the Temporary Works Forum and bring over 20 years of experience to every project.
Temporary Works Core Services
Temporary Works Design & Engineering
We design temporary structures that support safe construction across all project phases, compliant with BS 5975 and other relevant standards.
- Crane outrigger foundations, haul roads and working platforms
- Formwork and falsework design
- Temporary propping and shoring systems
- Bridge foundation
- Bridge demolition sequencing
Construction Support
We provide site support from planning through to implementation, ensuring appropriate control measures are in place for safe delivery.
- Service support and protection
- Construction methodology support
- Access cradle support system for masonry repairs
- Edge protection design
- Temporary stability checks
Temporary Excavation & Ground Support
Our temporary excavation support designs ensure safe working conditions for deep excavations and abutment stability during construction.
- Deep excavation support designs
- Propping and shoring systems
- Abutment stability assessment
- Slope stability analysis for temporary works
Technical Excellence
Access
Scaffold foundations, access systems, and edge protection
Formwork & Falsework Design
Temporary support for concrete pours and structural elements
Working platforms
crane outrigger foundations, haul roads and piling platforms
Temporary Excavation Support
Propping, shoring, and ground support systems
Foundation
foundations for Bailey bridges, plant crossings over services or watercourses
Construction Methodology Planning
Demolition and construction sequencing, temporary stability during construction, temporary propping designs
Temporary Works Specialists
We specialise in railway temporary works and understand what it takes to deliver on operational railways with tight possession windows. Our in-house structural and geotechnical expertise enables us to assess temporary works alongside permanent design requirements.
We're active members of the Temporary Works Forum and stay up to date with industry best practice. We bring a pragmatic approach to temporary works challenges, focusing on safe, buildable solutions that keep projects moving.
Serving the UK's Critical Infrastructure
We deliver temporary works design services across rail infrastructure, highways, civil engineering, building construction, and utilities projects.
Our temporary works engineer team works UK-wide, supporting projects from Glasgow to London and beyond.
Rail Infrastructure
Trackside Works and Possessions
Highways Infrastructure
Bridge Demolition, Utility Crossings, and Temporary road and bellmouth design
Building Construction
Deep Excavations and Structural Alterations
Civil Engineering & Utilities
Ground Support, Temporary drainage, and Enabling Works
Talk to a Temporary Works Specialist Today
Need temporary works design or construction methodology support? Our team, led by Gillian, can provide the insight you need for your next project.
