Our Latest Temporary Works Projects

Grade I Listed Residence, London, UK

LSY Engineering Consultants Ltd was appointed as lead Temporary Works Engineers for the refurbishment and extension of an existing 4no.storey Grade I listed building in Central London. The project comprised an extensive programme of refurbishment works, including a basement extension, new swimming pool installation, roof extension, and significant structural alterations throughout the existing building. Given the scale and complexity of the development, temporary works played a critical role in ensuring the stability of both the building and neighbouring properties throughout construction. Our appointment included the design, coordination, and inspection of numerous temporary works elements, including: Basement wall propping Hoarding design Masonry façade retention systems Needling arrangements Scaffold support designs Shaft excavation support structures Swimming pool support arrangements Temporary propping systems Underpinning support systems

Embassy Facility Refurbishment, London, UK

LSY Engineering Consultants Ltd was appointed as Lead Temporary Works Engineer for the refurbishment of an existing embassy building in London. The project involved extensive internal alterations, the removal of structural elements, the installation of new service routes, and below-ground excavation work within a constrained urban site. Our role included the design and coordination of all temporary works required to facilitate the refurbishment safely and efficiently while maintaining the stability of the existing structure throughout the construction process.

King’s College School, Wimbledon, London, UK

LSY Engineering Consultants was appointed to provide temporary works design services for the structural refurbishment of a six-storey listed property with basement accommodation in Mayfair, London. The project involved the removal of several loadbearing structural walls at basement level and the formation of new openings through existing vault structures as part of the wider redevelopment works. LSY's commission was to develop temporary works solutions that would safely support the existing structure during the demolition and alteration phases.

We’re proud members of the Temporary Works Forum and qualified to carry out Category 2 and 3 checks. Enlist our help and you’ll benefit from a senior chartered engineer as your sole point of contact throughout all project phases – we believe our clients deserve nothing less. LSY is experienced in the design of temporary works across all sectors, including commercial, education, hotels, infrastructure, leisure, listed, rail, residential and retail.

Temporary works schemes we’ve completed include projects at high-profile landmarks such as the Royal College of Music and King’s College London. We’ve also worked on a variety of renowned hotels, housing developments and some of London’s most prestigious property rows.

Our temporary works design solutions include:

  • Access platforms
  • Back propping
  • Canti decking
  • Crane bases
  • Hoarding design
  • Needling beam systems
  • Piling platforms
  • Sheet piling
  • Crane pad certification
  • Excavation batter designs
  • Excavation shaft supports
  • Formwork design
  • Shoring
  • Structural appraisal checks
  • Temporary cabin foundations
  • Thrust blocks

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CPD training

LSY Engineering Consultants Ltd also offers CPD training in temporary works for covering topics like design briefs, category 2 checks, category 3 checks with both theoretical and practical training. To book a session, use the link below. link to book.