Our competent Temporary Works Designers, situated in regional design offices across the country, play a crucial role in this where they consistently strive to design and draw the most accurate and cost-effective solutions for any formwork, falsework or scaffolding project. Their intricate involvement from tender stage to detailed design all the way through to project completion is just one of the many ways that differentiates Form-Scaff from its competitors.
Formwork Planning and Design
At Form-Scaff, we pride ourselves on delivering comprehensive formwork planning and design services tailored to meet the unique needs of each project. Our team of highly skilled engineers and designers utilises state-of-the-art computer-aided design (CAD) software and advanced beam analysis tools to produce precise calculations and detailed drawings. Our approach to formwork planning and design ensures that all aspects of the project are thoroughly considered, from initial concept to final execution. By leveraging leading technology and industry best practices, we provide solutions that enhance efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
Regular training of our technical staff in all of the above ensures optimal utilisation of the software's capabilities resulting in the following professional offerings:
2D plans for visualising the designed solution
3D plans for complex projects
3D printed models
Project-related static calculations for stability
Comprehensive material lists
User guides and/or 3D animations giving detailed product and assembly information
Method Statements
Special Formwork mould design solutions for intricate concrete forming
These technologies extend to our research and development efforts, ensuring we consistently offer globally modern and effective systems for projects.
Regular training of our technical staff in all of the above ensures optimal utilisation of the software's capabilities resulting in the following professional offerings:
2D plans for visualising the designed solution
3D plans for complex projects
3D printed models
Project-related static calculations for stability
User guides and/or 3D animations giving detailed product and assembly information
Comprehensive material lists
Special Formwork mould design solutions for intricate concrete forming
Method Statements
These technologies extend to our research and development efforts, ensuring we consistently offer globally modern and effective systems for projects.
Form-Scaff's Temporary Works Design Service
Form-Scaff offers a professional Temporary Works Design service (Design element only) to customers who are hiring or buying equipment from us and guarantees that all designs are done by a suitably qualified Temporary Works Designer (Competent Person) and that it is backed up by the required calculations, details, and specifications.
Compliance & Responsibilities
Every country in which we operate in Sub-Saharan Africa has its own rules and regulations in terms of the design and use of temporary works and we are proud to state that we employ the right calibre of people and adhere to all the required regulations where possible.
The South African Construction Regulations 2014 (issued by the Department of Labour) has perhaps got the most detailed documentation and prescriptions around this very important subject:
It clearly defines the role and responsibilities of a formwork or scaffolding supplier – this is where we as Form-Scaff and Doka comes in.
It further also defines in precise detail the role of the Contractor (the user) of the temporary works equipment.
The SA Construction Regulations requires that a Contractor legally appoint a Temporary Works Designer (in writing) to Design, Inspect and Approve any erected temporary works structures on all projects - no matter the size.
Legislation further dictates that the appointed Designer must be deemed a “Competent Person” CR 6(2) who has the required temporary works knowledge, training, and experience and, where applicable, qualifications and must be familiar with the (OHS) Act and any other applicable regulations.
It further states that EVERY temporary works structure on a project must have its own calculations, drawings, and specified sequence of construction.
Each structure needs to be uniquely identifiable, and a single drawing cannot be used for multiple structures. Simply providing a drawing, sketch or schematic layout is not sufficient, and any drawing must include calculations, details, and specifications to make it a “Design”.
The contractor can therefore appoint Form-Scaff to fulfil the Design role of CR 12(1), but would still need to appoint someone else, either internally or externally, as the Competent Person to take responsibility for the Inspection and Approval roles.
Important! Failure to comply with the above SA Construction Regulations could result in a project being stopped, a fine being issued by the Department of Labour, or even imprisonment, should a collapse result in harm, injury or death.
Waco Engineering Services (WES) offers a full turnkey temporary works service to contractors, engineers, and clients.
About WES
Waco Engineering Services (WES) is Form-Scaff’s engineering sister company. Their team of highly experienced, well qualified and professionally registered Engineers can take care of your full CR 12(1) responsibility including the Design, Inspection and Approval of temporary works for your entire project, or any part thereof.
Their services include the proper inspection, verification, and approval of all temporary works structures on site prior to the loading and or using of the structure occurs. A formal handover certificate, signed off by one of their competent engineers is issued on approval, authorising loading and or the correct use of the temporary works. Call them today, not to just assist you with your legal responsibilities in terms of temporary works, but more importantly to ensure that you keep everyone on your site safe!
Form-Scaff is a Division of Waco Africa Pty Ltd and a subsidiary of Waco International – a focused equipment rental and industrial services business with operations in Africa and Australasia.
