A Scaffolding Solution

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📅 Date: Wednesday, 12 November 2025
🕒 Time: 2:00 - 2:45 pm (NZ Time)
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In this edition of The Scaffolding Playbook Webinar, we’re joined by two highly respected voices in the engineering and construction space. Susan Temple the Lead Engineer at Temporary Works Consulting and Gus Montgomery the National Structures Lead at Downer.

Susan & Gus unpack the real-world challenges that come with managing Temporary Works, from knowing when to involve an engineer, to finding the right balance between cost, compliance, and safety. Both speakers also shed light on the common misunderstandings that can lead to unnecessary risk, and how stronger communication between designers and scaffolders can make all the difference.

A key part of their discussion focuses on the growing influence of the Temporary Works Forum (TWF) and its role in promoting safer, more consistent standards across the industry.

Ultimately, the message is simple, good Temporary Works design isn’t about complexity. It’s about teamwork, communication, and genuine care for the people on site.

Clarity around when engineering input is needed
Stronger communication between designers and scaffolders
Better balance of cost, compliance and buildability
Awareness of common causes of Temporary Works failures
Understanding the role of the Temporary Works Forum (TWF)
Practical steps to improve collaboration and accountability

Big thanks to our speakers Gus Montgomery from Downer & Susan Temple from Temporary Works Consulting

Gus Montgomery
National Structures Lead

Gus Montgomery is someone who has turned a childhood passion for Lego and Kinex into a career ensuring some of the world's biggest buildings are constructed safely. As a Structural Engineer who has worked on both the consulting and contractor sides, Gus has a unique perspective on the 'curly problems' of temporary works. He's here to pull back the curtain on what really goes into them and show us why controlling the 'how' and 'when' is the most important safety decision we can make.

Susan Temple
Lead Engineer

Susan brings over 30 years of hands-on experience in temporary works design and supervision. Susan has been a key figure on projects from the Wellington International Airport, Wellington Supreme Court and PM for Vanuatu Tourism and Infrastructure Project, and She'll share her experience to help you learn how to identify risks, collaborate seamlessly with engineers, and implement the best practices that protect your team, your project, and your reputation