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Course CM-042

Temporary Works Design and Management

Falsework, formwork, excavation support, propping, scaffolding, crane bases and many other temporary structures make per... The outline covers Temporary Works and Their Risks, Management Systems and Roles, Design Briefs...

  • 5 daysClassroom or online
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  • 5 days
  • 09:00–14:00
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Introduction

Course overview

Falsework, formwork, excavation support, propping, scaffolding, crane bases and many other temporary structures make permanent construction possible. Because they are temporary, they are sometimes treated with less care than permanent works, yet temporary works failures have caused some of the most serious accidents and costly delays in the industry.

This Temporary Works Design and Management training course explains how to identify, design, check, install, inspect and remove temporary works safely. Participants learn about temporary works procedures, coordinator and supervisor roles, design briefs and categories of design check, loading and stability principles, ground conditions, permits to load and dismantle, and the interface with permanent works.

The course is relevant to contractors, designers and clients, and emphasises the management systems and communication that prevent failures.

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What you will achieve

Learning objectives

  • Explain the importance and risks of temporary works
  • Describe recognised good practice and procedures for temporary works control
  • Define the roles of temporary works coordinators and supervisors
  • Prepare clear temporary works design briefs
  • Understand loading, stability and ground considerations
  • Apply appropriate design check categories
  • Manage permits to load, strike and dismantle
  • Inspect temporary works and respond to changes on site

Who should attend

Target audience

  • Temporary works coordinators and supervisors
  • Site managers and construction managers
  • Site and project engineers
  • Temporary works designers
  • Health and safety professionals in construction
  • Client and consultant representatives

Methodology

Learning approach

  • The course combines technical explanation with case studies of temporary works failures and practical exercises. Participants prepare a design brief, identify temporary works on a sample project, review designs for key risks and complete permit and inspection documentation for realistic scenarios.

Complete course outline

Five focused days of learning and application

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Day 1

Temporary Works and Their Risks

  1. What temporary works are and why they matter
  2. Common types: falsework, formwork, shoring and scaffolding
  3. Lessons from temporary works failures and collapses
  4. Legal duties and recognised good practice in overview
  5. Coffee break
  6. Legal duties and recognised good practice in overview (continued)
  7. The temporary works life cycle from concept to removal
  8. Interfaces between temporary and permanent works
  9. Exercise: identifying temporary works on a sample project

Day 2

Management Systems and Roles

  1. Temporary works procedures and registers
  2. Roles of coordinators, supervisors and designers
  3. Competence and appointment of key personnel
  4. Communication between site, design and procurement
  5. Coffee break
  6. Communication between site, design and procurement (continued)
  7. Managing temporary works by subcontractors
  8. Client and principal contractor responsibilities
  9. Workshop: setting up a temporary works register

Day 3

Design Briefs and Design Checks

  1. Preparing clear and complete design briefs
  2. Information on loads, ground and site constraints
  3. Proprietary equipment and manufacturer guidance
  4. Design check categories and independence
  5. Coffee break
  6. Design check categories and independence (continued)
  7. Reviewing designs for practicality and buildability
  8. Managing design changes during construction
  9. Exercise: writing a temporary works design brief

Day 4

Technical Principles

  1. Loads, load paths and stability of temporary structures
  2. Wind, impact and dynamic loading effects
  3. Ground bearing capacity and foundation for temporary works
  4. Excavation support and groundwater control
  5. Coffee break
  6. Formwork pressures and concrete pour rates
  7. Lifting operations and crane platform design
  8. Case study: analysis of a falsework collapse

Day 5

Installation, Inspection and Removal

  1. Checking installation against the design
  2. Permits to load and to strike or dismantle
  3. Routine inspections and inspection records
  4. Coffee break
  5. Routine inspections and inspection records (continued)
  6. Responding to changes, damage and unexpected conditions
  7. Safe removal and dismantling sequences
  8. Auditing temporary works management on site
  9. Personal action plan for temporary works management

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Temporary Works Design and Management

Next session: 7 - 11 December 2026, London

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What does Temporary Works Design and Management (CM-042) cover?

This course covers Construction Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.

When is the next available session?

The next scheduled session starts on 7 - 11 December 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.

Who should attend this course?

Temporary works coordinators and supervisors, Site managers and construction managers, Site and project engineers

Is bilingual course delivery available?

Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.

How can I register for a session?

Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.

Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?

Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.

Where are classroom sessions delivered?

Current classroom venues include London, Barcelona, Frankfurt, Kuala lumpur, Madrid, Munich, Paris, Rome, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Geneva, Istanbul.

How long is the training programme?

The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).