What does shoring mean in construction?
Short definition
Shoring is temporary support used to hold soil, structures, or excavations in place during construction.
Longer explanation
Shoring may be needed for trenches, excavations, existing buildings, or structural work where stability must be maintained until permanent support is complete.
Example in context
“The project team reviewed the shoring during the construction phase.”
Common users
- Owners
- Architects
- Contractors
- Construction managers