MGF Trench Construction specializes in temporary falsework solutions for construction sites. The company offers modular props built from interchangeable components. They combine a lightweight design with high load-bearing capacity. The props ensure safe and efficient work even in challenging conditions, including tight spaces inaccessible to heavy machinery, upper-floor work, and renovations inside existing buildings.
This article summarizes product examples and case studies.
UniShore® Light is built for jobsites where cranes are not an option and materials need to be moved by hand. It is especially well suited for interior renovation work, upper-floor projects, and tight urban sites where truck access is limited.
With a compact 220 × 170 mm profile and a weight of just 15.2 kg/m, UniShore® Light is easier for crews to carry and position on site. Its lightweight design helps reduce manual handling risks, including falls and back strain.
Simple pin connections allow components to be assembled and dismantled quickly, even by crews without specialized training. The result is faster setup, smoother teardown, and less time spent on site preparation.
| Weight | LE0140: 6.10 kg LE0250: 7.30 kg LE0500: 10.20 kg LE1000: 17.20 kg LE2000: 30.50 kg |
|---|---|
| Load-Bearing Capacity | Approximately 196 kN |
| Material | Dedicated profile made of high-strength steel (e.g., Strenx S700MC) |
| Overall Length | LE0140: 140 mm LE0250: 250 mm LE0500: 500 mm LE1000: 1,000 mm LE2000: 2,000 mm |
UniShore® GS2 is designed for jobsites that require both flexibility and speed. It is well suited for tall, tower-like support configurations, as well as projects that require frequent height adjustments. Lightweight aluminum components make the system easier to transport, handle, and assemble, allowing small crews to set it up and take it down quickly.
The props adjust from 1.7 to 3.8 meters in length. Optional components can be combined to match jobsite requirements, whether the system is used as a single column or built into a tower configuration.
With a load capacity of up to 140 kN, or approximately 14 metric tons, UniShore® GS2 is manufactured to rigorous European quality and safety standards, including EN 1090 Execution Class 2 and BS 5975. This proven reliability can help streamline design reviews and approvals with engineers, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
| Weight | 1680 Inner Leg: 10.2 kg 1400 Outer Leg: 8 kg 2490 Outer Leg: 12.7 kg 500 mm Extension Leg: 5.6 kg 1000 mm Extension Leg: 11.8 kg |
|---|---|
| Load-Bearing Capacity | Up to 140 kN |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Overall Length | When using 1400 Outer Leg: 1.7 to 2.7 m When using 2490 Outer Leg: 2.79 to 3.79 m |
In the renovation of the historic George Hotel in the United Kingdom, a facade retention method—preserving only the exterior walls—was adopted, utilizing technology from MGF Trench Construction.
The project was challenging because the interior of the building had to be completely rebuilt, so no internal supports could be installed where they would interfere with the work. To address this challenge, MGF Trench Construction proposed an external cantilever propping solution to support the walls from outside the building.
A tower-shaped prop was assembled on the roadside and firmly attached to the concrete foundation with anchor bolts. The interior workspace was kept clear by extending arms from the attachment point to support the exterior wall.
As a result, the team improved safety and efficiency for interior works without compromising the building’s historic appearance.
MGF Trench Construction’s shoring systems were employed to expand the stands at Anfield, the home stadium of the world-renowned football club Liverpool FC. This was a large-scale renovation project aimed at increasing the seating capacity by approximately 7,000 seats, resulting in a total capacity of over 61,000 people.
MGF Trench Construction’s specialist team provided shoring equipment designed to withstand heavy loads and be reconfigured flexibly to suit site conditions. This helped ensure the project progressed safely and smoothly.
The technical expertise and reliable products of MGF Trench Construction made a significant contribution, particularly in challenging phases of construction such as the demolition of an existing roof and the installation of a new one. This project demonstrates the company’s overall capability to support large-scale public infrastructure projects such as stadium construction and renovation.
MGF supports shoring prop users with in-house engineering services from early planning through project completion. Its engineers help contractors and designers develop practical temporary works solutions that fit site conditions, schedule demands, and safety requirements.
Support includes temporary works design, early design input, technical guidance, 3D and 4D modelling, and standard solutions for faster design turnaround. For propping and structural support projects, this helps teams reduce design uncertainty and move more smoothly from planning to installation.
| Company Name | M.G.F. (Trench Construction Systems) Limited |
|---|---|
| Headquarters Address | Grant House, South Lancashire Ind. Est., Lockett Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8DE, UK |
| Official Website | https://mgf.co.uk/ |
MGF provides service through a nationwide depot network, combining broad delivery capability with local support. Customers can use MGF’s depot locator to find the nearest depot and connect with the appropriate team for excavation, lifting, safety, and structural support solutions.
Source: https://www.forbuild.co.jp/material/alpa.php
| Unit Weight |
8.9/11.1 kg |
|---|---|
| Load Capacity |
19.0~36.0 kN* |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Max Length |
3,490mm |
*When the upper end is fixed to timber and the lower end to concrete
*Based on the ARPA 45 model.
Source: https://www.peri.ltd.uk/products/peri-up-flex-heavy-duty-prop-hd.html
| Unit Weight |
91.03~265.98kg |
|---|---|
| Load Capacity |
Up to 200 kN |
| Material | Steel |
| Max Length |
Approx.8,330mm |
https://www.peri.ltd.uk/dam/jcr:cb5a5bf0-8e05-4d70-b6fd-780f3cf91333/peri-up-flex-hd-prop.pdf
Source: https://www.altrad-coffrage.com/en/solutions/shoring/props/tetrashor.html
| Unit Weight |
Approx. 131–159 kg |
|---|---|
| Load Capacity |
Up to 400 kN* |
| Material | Hot-Dip Galvanized High-Tensile Steel |
| Max Length |
17,000mm* |
*Applicable to single-leg prop configuration onl
