Temporary Works Forum
The Temporary Works Forum (TWf) aims to encourage open discussion of any matter related to temporary works.
- Date
- 12 June 2024
- Time
- 13:00 - 17:00 BST (GMT+1)
- Location
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Institution of Civil Engineers One Great George Street Westminster London, SW1P 3AA United Kingdom
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Overview
TWf 58th quarterly meeting will include presentations from MGF on how to save carbon in excavation along with a presentation from Tony Gee and Partners with Alun Griffiths Ltd on the replacement of the metallic spans on the Barmouth Viaduct.
There will also be updates from the TWf operations director and an update on the open mesh fencing from WG42.
Registration:
To attend in person please register via the TWf website. Log in at www.twforum.org.uk and go to 'events'.
To attend online, register via the book now button.
Programme
13:00 - 14:00
Tea, coffee, juice, water and biscuits will be available from 13:00.
14:10 - 14:20
Welcome and introductions after the AGM - TWf chair Rob Millard
14:20 - 15:05
Presentation: How to save carbon in excavation - Steve Hesketh, MGF/TWf director
15:05 - 15:15
TWF operations director update from Robin James
15:15 - 15:35
Comfort break - refreshments will be available
15:35 - 16:25
Presentation: Barmouth Viaduct – Metallic Spans Replacement Mark Scrivener and David Dawson, Tony Gee and Steve Richardson, Alun Griffiths Ltd
16:25 - 16:35
Update on WG42 – Open Mesh Fencing Ben Bennett, Tilbury Douglas
16:35
Twf chair wrap up from Rob Millard
Speakers
Steve Hesketh
Temporary Works Forum
founding member and director
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Steve Hesketh
Steve Hesketh is engineering director at MGF and a founding member and director of the Temporary Works Forum (TWf). Throughout his career, Steve has focused on temporary works equipment design, manufacture and project/scheme design.
Steve is the former chairman of the Construction Plant-Hire Association’s Shoring Technology Interest Group and former UK expert representing BSI on the CEN TC53 Working Group looking at standardising European product standards for temporary works equipment.
He is involved with several universities where he provides guest lectures and promotes stronger links with the industry. Steve is an ICE Fellow.
Robin James
Temporary Works Forum
operations director
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Robin James
After many years as NASC managing director, and prior active involvement in the UK stonemasonry sector, Robin accepted the challenge of taking the vital work of the TWf forward to the next level, and the equally important task of promoting greater engagement with its work by the wider industry.
Robin set out some aims, objectives, and strategies which will help achieve this over the months ahead, and is pleased to report that these have the agreement of the TWf board.
Mark Scrivener
Tony Gee and Partners
Organisation Principal Engineer
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Mark Scrivener
Mark Scrivener, principal engineer at Tony Gee and Partners has over 10 years of experience in the design of permanent and temporary works within the highways, rail, and marine sectors.
David Dawson
Tony Gee and Partners
recently retired Associate Specialist Director
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David Dawson
Recently retired associate specialist director at Tony Gee and Partners has over 40 years of experience in civil and structural engineering consultancy including multiple complex temporary works designs for bridges and structure in the UK and overseas.
Steve Richardson
Alun Griffiths Ltd
organisation operations manager
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Steve Richardson
Steve Richardson was the operations manager responsible for the delivery of Barmouth viaduct for Alun Griffiths Contractors. He has worked on the railway for almost 30 years with a wide range of experiences including large scale bridge replacement, track replacement and earthworks.
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