How to manage temporary works in construction - Book - Page 94
4.2 Designers Responsibilities
Temporary works designer
4.2.9
BS 5975-1:2024 clause 7.4, and clauses 12.3, 12.4 and 12.5 provides details of temporary
works designers responsibilities. These include:
Temporary works designer duties:
1. Base their design on the design brief.
2. Provide details of any modifications required where
requirements of the design brief cannot be fully
accommodated.
3. Choose appropriate design standards and other
technical guidance and provide a list of those used.
4. Identify loads that act on the temporary works.
5. If selecting a standard solution, take into full account
the limitations of these designs and consult with all
data and other technical guidance provided by the
manufacturer, or supplier.
6. Provide sufficient information to the TWC so the
temporary works scheme can be checked and built
correctly.
7. Assess the capability of non-proprietary materials or
equipment for bespoke designed solutions to ensure
they can resist loading conditions, and, where
appropriate, arrange for testing.
8. Where the design relies upon specific site conditions
for stability, or residual risks, provide data to the
TWC.
Selecting standard solutions
4.2.10
BS 5975-1:2024 clause 12.10 and specifically, clause 12.10.3, provides a list of considerations
that those selecting temporary works should verify. Those selecting could include the site team,
procurement team, or buyers.
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