Our Latest Temporary Works Projects

Tite Street, London, UK

LSY Engineering Consultants Ltd was appointed by specialist structural contractor to provide temporary works design services for the structural refurbishment of a residential property in Chelsea, London. Our scope involved the design of temporary works required to facilitate the removal of several loadbearing structural walls, the formation of new openings in accordance with the proposed architectural layout, temporary support for roof removal works, and specialist structural support arrangements for an existing masonry arch.

Dunkeld, Scotland, UK

LSY Engineering Consultants Ltd was appointed as Temporary Works Engineer and Contractor's Engineering Manager (CEM) Coordinator for the upgrade and installation of an Intermediate Pressure (IP) Gas Pipeline adjacent to an operational Network Rail tunnel in Scotland. The works formed part of a critical infrastructure upgrade located along one of Scotland's principal rail corridors between Edinburgh and Inverness. Due to the operational requirements of the railway network, construction activities could only be undertaken during restricted overnight possession periods between 23:00 and 05:00. Our role included the design of temporary protective barrier systems to safeguard the railway infrastructure during the works, coordination of engineering approvals, and management of the temporary works process in accordance with Network Rail requirements.

Salmon Lane, London, UK

LSY Engineering Consultants Ltd was appointed by Cadent Gas Ltd to provide structural engineering services for the replacement of a 48-inch diameter steel gas main spanning Regent's Canal in London. The existing gas main, supported on masonry piers, required replacement following the identification of a cracked weld. Our appointment included undertaking an initial structural survey, assessing the existing support infrastructure, and providing structural design input for the proposed replacement arrangement. The scope of services covered the assessment of the existing masonry piers, anchor blocks, and supporting structures, together with the design of remedial strengthening measures and structural appraisals for the revised loading conditions. Throughout the project, LSY worked closely with pipe stressing engineers, mechanical engineers, surveyors, and the principal contractor to ensure the successful delivery of the scheme.

As proud members of the Temporary Works Forum, LSY provides specialist temporary works design and independent Category 2 and Category 3 design checks for projects across the UK and beyond. Our experience spans aviation, commercial, education, hotels, infrastructure, leisure, listed buildings, nuclear, rail, residential and retail. From developing practical temporary support schemes to complex and safety-critical designs, our experienced engineers work closely with contractors and project teams to develop efficient and buildable solutions.

Our temporary works expertise includes temporary propping, needling systems, façade and structural retention, excavation support, sheet piling, piling platforms, crane bases and crane pad certification, scaffold support, hoarding, formwork, shoring, temporary foundations and other bespoke temporary structures. LSY has delivered solutions for complex refurbishments, major basement construction, prestigious residential developments, five-star hotels and sensitive historic and listed buildings, including projects such as Brighton Dome, Wentworth Estate and major developments across London and the UK.

With both permanent and temporary works expertise in-house, LSY can support projects from early structural assessment and design through to construction, site inspections and certification. Our hands-on approach, clear communication and focus on buildability allow us to respond quickly to changing site conditions while helping our clients manage risk, programme and cost.

Our temporary works design solutions include:

  • Access platforms
  • Back propping
  • Canti decking
  • Crane bases
  • Crane Pad Certification
  • Excavation batter designs
  • Excavation shaft supports
  • Hoarding design




  • Façade retention
  • Formwork Design
  • Hoarding Design
  • Needling beam systems
  • Piling platforms
  • Protective barrier systems
  • Scaffold base design
  • Sheet piling
  • Shoring
  • Structural appraisal checks
  • Temporary cabin foundations
  • Temporary propping
  • Temporary roof support
  • Thrust blocks
  • Underpinning

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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.