Temporary Works Design & Propping Solutions
We provide comprehensive temporary works design for residential and commercial refurbishments across London, the Home Counties and beyond. Supporting structural alterations—from removing internal load-bearing walls and installing basement/ground-floor steelwork to complex multi-storey facade retention—our engineering team ensures safety, structural integrity, risk management, and full compliance with all CDM 2015 regulations throughout the construction phase.
Our Core Services & Expertise
- Load-Bearing Wall Removals & Structural Alterations: Custom temporary support schemes for residential wall removals, open-plan conversions, chimney breast removals, and structural beam installations, fully supported by project-specific risk assessments.
- Prop & Needling Systems Design: Bespoke schemes utilizing light to heavy-duty proprietary equipment tailored to site loading conditions:
- Light to Medium Support: Acrowprops, Strongboys, Strongbacks, and other specialized systems for clean, efficient masonry support.
- Heavy-Duty & Multi-Storey Propping: High-load aluminum and steel propping solutions including Titan, RMD Megashore, Peri Props, Uniprops, MGF Unishore Systems, Mabey, Kwikform, and other specialized systems.
- Method Statements & Sequence Plans: Detailed, step-by-step installation and strike sequences, comprehensive risk assessments, and temporary-to-permanent load transfer strategies for contractors.
- Movement & Structural Monitoring Proposals: Design of tailored movement monitoring regimes to safeguard host and neighbouring properties in accordance with CDM 2015 safety requirements.
- Party Wall & Regulatory Approval Support: Rigorous calculation packages, details, and site notes engineered specifically to satisfy Third-Party Engineers, Party Wall Surveyors, and Building Control bodies as necessary.
Standards & Compliance
All temporary works are designed in strict accordance with current codes of practice and CDM 2015 duty holder requirements, including:
- BS 5975 Code of practice for temporary works procedures and the permissible stress design of falsework
- BS EN 12812 Falsework – Performance requirements and general design
- Relevant CIRIA guidelines, Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) recommendations, and current Eurocodes as necessary.
Why Work With Us?
Whether you are a main contractor managing a complex commercial re-fit or a residential developer removing a spine wall, our temporary works designs bridge the gap between permanent structural concepts and safe on-site execution. Incorporating robust risk assessments and complete CDM 2015 compliance, we deliver practical, buildable, and fully compliant engineering solutions that give all stakeholders peace of mind.
Contact our team today to discuss your project requirements or request a temporary works design proposal.