What Is Temporary Shoring?
Temporary shoring plays a vital role in construction by providing structural support during excavation, maintenance, or repair work. It involves the use of engineered systems, such as beams, braces, and soil nails, to stabilize excavations, slopes, or existing structures, ensuring worker safety and preventing collapse. This method is commonly used to reinforce unstable soil layers, protect nearby infrastructure, and create safe working conditions in challenging environments. Techniques include soldier beams and lagging, sheet piling, braced excavation, and innovative solutions like GeoStabilization International’s launched soil nails.
Modern temporary shoring solutions not only improve site safety but also offer cost and time savings. By minimizing the risk of accidents like cave-ins or slope failures, these systems increase efficiency and reduce environmental impact, making them a smart choice for today’s demanding construction projects.