I believe that this phrasing is actually used in the field.

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Note added at 6 mins (2009-09-28 19:41:58 GMT)
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The Company, along with its subsidiaries and associated company, is engaged in the leasing and sale of construction materials, the production and processing of processed steel products, the leasing of construction equipment and H section steels, the designing and construction of temporary works, as well as the repair and delivery of construction materials.

http://www.google.com/finance?q=TYO:9991

The purpose of this guideline is to bring to the attention of those professional engineers who specify, design, or take part in the construction of temporary works the basic requirements, procedures and duties which Professional Engineers Ontario considers necessary to achieve the proper design and construction of temporary works.

http://www.peo.on.ca/Guidelines/Temporary_Works.pdf

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Note added at 7 mins (2009-09-28 19:42:46 GMT)
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The main duties will be to: Co-ordinate all parties involved in the design and construction of temporary works, and their interface with the permanent works.

http://www.uklug.co.uk/job/222878185

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Note added at 12 mins (2009-09-28 19:47:06 GMT)
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Flood fighting includes strengthening existing flood control works, construction of temporary works such as earthen dikes and mud boxes, or sandbagging low lying areas.

http://www.nww.usace.army.mil/html/offices/op/em/flodasst.ht...

Authorization and procedures for the erection or other construction of temporary works designed to mitigate danger, damage or loss from flood, or other disaster.

http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/documents/002033050K6.h...