#38 Temporary Heroes: Construction’s Unseen Infrastructure

What do the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Ipswich Barrier and Heathrow Airport have in common? None of them could have been realised without a complex network of supporting infrastructure built before the main structures themselves were erected. Known as the temporary works this vital and often complex system of scaffolding, excavation support, propping elements and façade retention is often overlooked. But without it, buildings and infrastructure could not be constructed. In this episode we delve into the world of the projects before the projects and find out more about the unsung heroes of the construction process. Recorded at the Temporary Works Forum  ten year anniversary seminar at the Institution of Civil Engineers, London Guests Mark Babin, Principal Engineer, Tony Gee and Partners Tony Gould, Technical Director, Groundforce Shorco Steve Hesketh, Engineering Director of MGF Trench Construction Systems Tim Lohmann, Chairman, Temporary Works Forum Allan Mann, Consultant Andrew McNamara, Director of the Centre of Excellence in Temporary Works and Construction Method Engineering, City University London. Steve Prower, Technical Representative, National Access and Scaffolding Confederation Duncan Reid, Digital Construction Manager at Trimble Supporters MGF Excavation Safety Solutions MGF’s primary focus is the provision of a fully engineered solution. We combine technical expertise and operational performance to ensure the highest levels of customer service. MGF are there at the start to provide solutions with their wide range of products. Our network of 11 depots and in-house transport fleet of over 65 vehicles gives us the flexibility to meet our customer’s needs. Our engineering team also provide a comprehensive temporary works design service in support of the hire and sale of our products.See more at: https://www.mgf.ltd.uk/ Groundforce Shorco Groundforce Shorco are market leaders in excavation support safety, providing a wide range of products from trench boxes to high end hydraulic propping solutions. With 40 years of experience its people provide first class support from initial enquiry to project completion; linked with an award-winning technical service department, Groundforce Shorco fulfils customer’s excavation solutions throughout UK, Ireland and mainland Europe. See more at: https://www.vpgroundforce.com/gb/The post #38 Temporary Heroes: Construction’s Unseen Infrastructure first appeared on Engineering Matters.