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Complying with legal and regulatory requirements is crucial in the construction industry, especially when it comes to temporary works. Failure to meet these obligations can result in serious consequences, such as accidents, injuries, project delays, legal penalties, and reputational damage. By prioritising compliance, construction companies can create safer work environments, protect their workers and the public, and ensure the successful completion of projects.

Industry Training Services now offer CITB Temporary Works Co-Ordinator and Supervisor training remotely/virtually through online e-learning sessions, as well as face-to-face classroom training at our Portadown headquarters and in Dublin City University.

Temporary works (TW) are the elements of a project that are required to facilitate the building of permanent works during construction, including groundworks, bridging, structural solutions and more…

Temporary works (TW) are the parts of a construction project that are needed to enable the permanent works to be built. Usually, the TW are removed after use – e.g., access scaffolds, props, shoring, excavation support, falsework, and formwork, etc.  Sometimes the TW is incorporated into the permanent works – e.g., haul road foundations..