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Working Platform Assessments Sydney

A suitable working platform helps construction plant operate on stable, maintainable ground. We assess subgrade conditions and provide practical platform recommendations for piling rigs, cranes and other heavy construction equipment across Sydney and NSW.

Indicative feeScope-basedPrimary referenceBR 470 and project-specific plant loadingCoverageGreater Sydney & NSW

When this service is useful

The right scope depends on your development, site access, ground conditions and the information needed by your project team. This service is commonly used for:

  • Piling and drilling rigs
  • Mobile cranes and heavy tracked plant
  • Construction sites with fill, soft ground or variable subgrade
  • Projects requiring platform thickness, material or verification recommendations

What the assessment can include

  • Review of plant configuration, track or outrigger loads and operating area
  • Site walkover and targeted subgrade investigation
  • Assessment of ground strength and credible platform failure mechanisms
  • Platform material, thickness, drainage and maintenance recommendations
  • Construction verification requirements and exclusion-zone considerations where relevant

What you receive

  • Defined assessment assumptions and plant loading information
  • Interpreted subgrade conditions
  • Platform build-up and material recommendations
  • Inspection, testing and maintenance requirements
  • Clear limitations and triggers for reassessment

Frequently asked

Working Platform Assessments questions

What plant information is required?+

Provide the manufacturer, model, operating weight, track or outrigger dimensions, maximum ground bearing pressure and the intended operating configuration. The assessment can only address the supplied loading case.

Does a platform assessment replace daily site checks?+

No. Platforms require drainage, maintenance and routine inspection. Damage, pumping, rutting, saturation or changed plant loads should trigger review before continued operation.

Can an existing platform be assessed?+

Yes, subject to access and available construction records. Targeted inspection and testing may be needed to confirm the platform and underlying subgrade.