Temporary Works

Safe. Smart. Seamless.

At E-Frank Groundworks & Civil Engineering, we provide comprehensive temporary works design and support services that ensure the safety, stability, and success of your construction project from day one. Whether you’re planning groundwork operations, structural support, or site access solutions, our temporary works team delivers tailored, compliant, and efficient designs to help your permanent works proceed smoothly.

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Technical Design Expertise

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Reduced Dig, Minimised Risk

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Sustainable Solutions

Design & Support

We support contractors, developers, and project managers with temporary works solutions across a variety of sectors and construction challenges.

Our capabilities include:

Excavation support and trench boxes
Propping & formwork
Crane base and based design
Temporary access bridges and walkways
Retaining walls and shoring systems
Slope stabilisation and monitoring
Real-time environmental and structural monitoring

All designs are compliant with BS 5975:2019 and tailored to meet specific project requirements and site constraints.

At E-Frank Groundwork & Civil Engineering, we understand that minimising excavation isn’t just about sustainability — it’s about delivering practical, cost-effective solutions that keep your project on schedule and in compliance.

Excessive digging can cause serious challenges on site:

Soil instability
Increased disposal costs
Delays from unforeseen ground conditions
Environmental concerns including erosion and groundwater disruption

That’s why we take a strategic approach to reducing the level of dig. Our engineers work closely with your team from the outset to assess ground conditions, design efficiently, and implement low-impact solutions. These may include:

Trenchless construction methods
Prefabricated foundations and modular designs
Reinforced earth systems that work with the terrain, not against it

By reducing dig where possible, we help:

Lower muck-away and reinstatement costs
Speed up programme delivery
Reduce environmental disruption
Minimise health and safety risks on site

We know site managers and project leads in the North West are under pressure to deliver projects that are safe, sustainable and value-driven. That’s exactly where eFrank adds value — through early collaboration, solid engineering, and a can-do attitude that keeps your site moving.