Shoring Technology Interest Group Publications

The Shoring Technology Interest Group has produced a range of the following publications on safe shoring which are free to download below

Note: Although the Shoring Technology Interest Group (STIG) does its best to ensure that any advice, recommendations or information it may give either in their publications or elsewhere is accurate, no liability or responsibility of any kind (including liability for negligence) howsoever and from whatsoever cause arising, is accepted in this respect by the Group, its servants or agents.

Safety in Shoring

The use, range and scope of proprietary shoring and piling equipment have increased dramatically... read more

Safety in Shoring

The use, range and scope of proprietary shoring and piling equipment have increased dramatically over the years. Whilst shoring and piling operations are often among the first tasks on a new construction site, they are often treated as separate entities with little consideration to the natural link between them. The publication brings these two operations together and illustrates the equipment types, methods of use, safety issues and legislation surrounding these operations.

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Management of Shoring in Excavations Part 1 - Management

The guidance in this publication covers the majority of conventional and frequently encountered ... read more

Management of Shoring in Excavations Part 1 - Management

The guidance in this publication covers the majority of conventional and frequently encountered excavation schemes in the UK, together with the most commonly available shoring solutions for these schemes. Major, high risk or unusual shoring schemes will always require highly experienced shoring design specialists to be involved in their planning, design and management. It is recommended that for any high risk shoring a recognised specialist designer is engaged early in the planning process.

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Management of Shoring in Excavations Part 2 - Hazard Identification for Risk Assessment

Risk management is a vital part of every construction project or task. This safety guidance docu... read more

Management of Shoring in Excavations Part 2 - Hazard Identification...

Risk management is a vital part of every construction project or task. This safety guidance document contains a generic list of possible hazards that may be present when planning and executing excavation and shoring related operations. The list is not site specific, nor does it attempt to or can be exhaustive.

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Management of Shoring in Excavations – Part 3 – Selection of Proprietary Shoring Equipment

Part 3 provides expanded information on the most commonly available modular shoring systems in t... read more

Management of Shoring in Excavations – Part 3 – Selection of Propri...

Part 3 provides expanded information on the most commonly available modular shoring systems in the UK to assist designers and contractors with the safe selection of suitable support systems prior to work commencing on site. This publication was revised in February 2021.

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STIG Technical Information Notes

The following are technical information notes (TIN) produced by STIG-led Working Groups and can be downloaded below:

Shoring Technology Interest Group Publications

Safety in Shoring

Safety in Shoring

Management of Shoring in Excavations Part 1 - Management

Management of Shoring in Excavations Part 1 - Management

Management of Shoring in Excavations Part 2 - Hazard Identification for Risk Assessment

Management of Shoring in Excavations Part 2 - Hazard Identification...

Management of Shoring in Excavations – Part 3 – Selection of Proprietary Shoring Equipment

Management of Shoring in Excavations – Part 3 – Selection of Propri...

STIG Technical Information Notes

STIG TIN 201

STIG TIN 202

STIG TIN 203

STIG TIN 204

STIG TIN 205

STIG TIN 206

STIG TIN 207

STIG TIN 208