IStructE
The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) is the world's largest professional body dedicated to structural engineering.
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Book nowSome temporary works are routine. Others have the potential to make or break a project. Knowing which elements require the greatest attention can make all the difference to the safety and success of a project.
Join us for a practical and engaging session that looks beyond the theory of temporary works engineering and focuses on what is genuinely critical on construction projects. Through real-world examples and lessons learned, we'll explore how to identify high-risk temporary works, understand what makes them critical, and examine effective approaches to managing them.
Whether you're a graduate engineer, designer, contractor, site engineer or project manager, this session will provide practical insights that can be applied immediately to your own projects. We'll discuss common challenges, key risks and proven strategies for reducing risk and improving project outcomes.
This is an excellent opportunity to learn from industry experience, exchange perspectives with fellow professionals, and leave with practical takeaways that will help you focus your efforts where they can have the greatest impact.
The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) is the world's largest professional body dedicated to structural engineering.
GRAHAM
technical director & designated individual (DI) of temporary works engineering
Mark Spence is Technical Director & Designated Individual (DI) of Temporary Works Engineering at GRAHAM. Mark is a Fellow of ICE and a chartered member of IStructE and Engineers Ireland. (EI)
He joined GRAHAM in 2017 following over fifteen years with AECOM and legacy consultants, working on projects such as Crossrail Farringdon & Paddington Stations and the Royal Victoria Hospital, Critical Care Centre in Belfast
GRAHAM
engineering manager - temporary works engineering
Craig Gelder is Engineering Manager - Temporary Works Engineering at GRAHAM. Craig is a chartered member of ICE.
He joined GRAHAM in 2020 after over nine years with Kier Professional Services working on projects such as Mersey Gateway Bridge, Urenco Tails Management Facility (TMF) Chesire and the M6 Smart Motorways Scheme.

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