Design & Temporary Works

Engineered design and temporary works

Structural design, propping, shoring and temporary works engineering that keeps complex projects safe, stable and compliant from start to finish.

What we offer

Engineered solutions for complex temporary work

BD Scaffolding Services Ltd designs and delivers engineered temporary works for projects where standard scaffolding isn’t enough — from heavy propping and shoring to facade retention, edge protection and bespoke access designs.

Working with qualified scaffold designers and temporary works engineers, we produce calculations, drawings and method statements that satisfy principal contractors, building control and structural engineers alike.

Every scheme is delivered under a clear temporary works register, with full inspection, sign-off and handover paperwork — giving project teams confidence at every stage of the build.

Who this is for

Refurbishment and structural alteration projects
Propping and shoring for openings and load transfer
Facade retention and conservation works
Heavy-duty loading platforms and gantries
Bespoke scaffold designs for complex geometries
Principal contractors and temporary works coordinators

Why choose BD Scaffolding

Built around what matters most to you

Engineered designs

Drawings and calculations from qualified scaffold designers and TW engineers.

TW register-ready

Documentation aligned to your temporary works register, check and sign-off process.

Propping & shoring

Heavy-duty propping, needling and shoring for load transfer and openings.

Facade retention

Bespoke retention schemes for refurbishment and conservation projects.

Site-aware delivery

Practical installation by scaffolders experienced in complex temporary works.

Inspect & sign off

Permits, inspections and handover paperwork for every stage.

How it works

A simple, structured process

Concept & brief

We review drawings, loads and constraints with your design team and TW coordinator.

Design & calcs

Scaffold and temporary works design, drawings and calculations issued for approval.

Install under permit

Installation by experienced crews under permit, with stage inspections at each lift.

Sign off & dismantle

Final inspection, sign-off and structured dismantle once the permanent works are in.

FAQs

Common questions answered

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Can you provide engineered scaffold designs?

Yes. Where projects require it, we provide engineered designs, calculations and drawings from a qualified scaffold designer or temporary works engineer.

Do you do propping and shoring?

Yes — from light propping for openings to heavy-duty shoring and load transfer schemes during structural alterations.

Can you handle facade retention?

We design and install facade retention schemes for refurbishment and conservation projects, working closely with the structural engineer.

Do you work to a temporary works register?

Absolutely. We supply the documentation your TW coordinator needs and operate inside the project’s TW register and permit-to-load process.

Can you support design-and-build contractors?

Yes. We are happy to work with design-and-build contractors, integrating with their engineers and design teams from the early stages of a project.

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