Temporary Works Forum
The Temporary Works Forum (TWf) aims to encourage open discussion of any matter related to temporary works.
- Date
- 05 June 2025
- Time
- 14:00 - 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
The Temporary Works Forum (TWF) will hold its 62nd Quarterly Meeting featuring a series of insightful presentations on key developments within the temporary works sector.
Highlights include:
- HSE Update: Reflecting on the Health and Safety Executive’s journey and impact as it marks its 50th anniversary.
- Research into Temporary Works Incidents: A data-driven look at recent incidents, aiming to inform better safety and design practices.
- Young Engineers’ Perspectives: Emerging voices in the industry share their views on the future of temporary works.
The session promises valuable professional development and knowledge-sharing for both seasoned experts and early-career engineers
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This meeting is now fully booked for in person attendance. Please contact TWf if you require any further information.
Programme
14:00 - 14:10
Welcome and introductions
14:10 - 14:45
Presentation - 3D concrete printing: applied to structural elements - Andy Coward
14:45 - 15:20
Presentation - HSE Update - HSE at 50 years old -Jan Anderson and Martyn Ostcliffe
15:25 - 15:45
Comfort break
15:45 - 16:25
My research into Temporary Works Incidents - Ray Filip
16:25 - 17:00
Presentation - Young Engineers view on Temporary Works Industry
17:00
Event wrap up
Speakers
Martyn Ostcliffe
Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
HM Principal Specialist Inspector | Technical Strategy Lead
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Martyn Ostcliffe
Martyn has championed temporary works procedural control across all types and sizes of organisations within the construction industry. He has worked on many TWf publications, BS 5975 reviews, and worked closely with the NASC, FASET and other trade organisations to promote good practice.
Jan Andresen
Health and Safety Executive
HSE technical strategy lead for structures and demolition
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Jan Andresen
Jan is HSE technical strategy lead for structures and demolition and he is also assisting the building safety regulator in the oversight of incorporation of the new Eurocodes into the Building Regulations approved documents suite.
Andy Coward
Minimass
founder and chief executive officer
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Andy Coward
Andy is a structural engineer with 20 years' industry experience designing buildings and bridges across the world, including R&D work in 3D printing technology over the last 5 years. Prior to inventing Minimass, he has been director of engineering at Bjarke Ingels Group and Associate Partner at Foster + Partners. He is a Chartered member of ICE and holds a degree in civil and structural engineering from Cambridge University.
Sarah Blake
Minimass
Commercial Director and Co Founder
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Sarah Blake
Sarah brings 11 years’ commercial real estate experience across several roles in insights, business development and CRM at British Land, where she was part of the senior leadership team. Prior to this, she spent 4 years as a strategy consultant and two in commercial / analytical roles in FMCG and retail. She holds a degree in Natural Sciences & Management Studies from Cambridge University.
Ray Filip
RFK Consult
Industry Leader
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Ray Filip
Ray is a temporary works industry leader and a founder of the Temporary Works Forum back in 2011. A renowned trainer in the industry.
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