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Angus Holdsworth Temporary Works in demolitionThe latest edition of Temporary Works Principles of Design and Construction has been released.

It covers all sub-specialities of temporary works, drawing on the collective experience of temporary works in practice the book is a source of immediate, practical solutions to common problems. 

This second edition is a companion for temporary and permanent works designers, engineers, technicians, temporary works coordinators and supervisors.

Andun MD Angus Holdsworth contributed the chapter Temporary Works In Demolition and said the following about the publication of the book and contributing a chapter. 

Temporary Works In Demolition

 The chapter was split into the following subsections focused around the different areas and disciplines within Temporary Works in demolition 

34.1. Introduction
34.2. Understand the structure
34.3. Demolition
34.4. Temporary works for demolition
34.5. Load testing of slabs
34.6. Moving plant between floors
34.7. Structural stability during demolition
34.8. Basement stability and shoring during demolition
34.9. Column removal/structural openings

You can order your copy of Temporary Works Principles of Design and Construction including the demolition for temporary works chapter here – https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/doi/10.1680/twse.63389.493

About Andun

Andun have more than 25 years’ experience providing temporary works design and demolition consultancy services.

Our expanding team operate from our Head Office in Chelmsford Essex and our Northern office near Manchester which opened in 2017. Our team of engineers provide design support to projects large and small across the UK and internationally. This includes extensive temporary works and demolition experience within the railway environment.