First Facts: What Is Temporary Work Design?
Discover what Temporary Works Design (TWD) is, why it's essential for construction safety, and how it ensures stability for temporary structures on any project.
Temporary Works Design (TWD)
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Book Your Temporary Works Design (TWD) With First Fence
Our engineers are available to survey your site and ensure your temporary fencing system is up to BS 5979 safety standards. We want to help you have a hassle-free construction, so let’s work together to make it happen!
Simply add temporary fencing and gates, RapidShield®, or steel hoarding to your basket and select the option to include a TWD.
Please note: one TWD is required for each product type.
What You Need to Know
A Temporary Works Design (TWD) is an engineering plan that outlines how temporary structures, such as temporary fencing, hoarding, and gates, will safely support construction activities until the permanent building is complete.
The design focuses on maintaining safety, stability, and efficiency on-site. It must take into account expected loads and be carefully managed, inspected, and checked against engineering standards to avoid failures or delays.
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If in doubt on whether a Temporary Works Design is required, always seek advice from a structural, civil or building engineer.
If still in doubt, contact the Health and Safety Executive to learn more about TWD requirements for small, medium and large build projects.
Check out our blog for more information, or download our fact sheet for further details.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or need advice about our TWD, please contact us. Our friendly experts are available by phone on 01283 512 111 or email at sales@firstfence.co.uk. You can also connect via our live chat service.
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Help Centre
To ensure you have all the relevant information about the products you're purchasing, we've published a series of how-to guides:
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Frequently Asked Questions
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