Featured in Scaffmag: Halifax’s Iconic Scaffolding Revival
We’re proud to share that Scaffmag featured our scaffolding work in their December 9, 2024 article, “Engineering History: The Scaffolding That’s Redefining Halifax’s Skyline.” You can read the full story here.
Project Highlights at a Glance
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We revitalised the listed former Halifax Building Society head office, built in 1974 and awarded by RIBA, while honouring its iconic cantilevered design and historic deed-retrieval basement system.
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Our team replaced half-tonne glass panels with care and precision, installing 20,000 m² of Plettac Metrix System Scaffold, our largest deployment of the system to date.
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Starting with 73 scaffold design drawings, we adapted to the complexity of the structure and generated 174 refined solutions working alongside Buckley Design Solutions.
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A 350 m NIKO rail and a 2.5 m scaffold walkway (“sucker machine” system) enabled seamless and secure movement of the massive glass panels.
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Five apprentices (three based within 15 minutes of site) gained hands-on experience, providing a career-defining opportunity.
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In partnership with TRAD UK, we used Just-In-Time deliveries and steel decks, reducing emissions and material waste. Proximity (5–20 miles) facilitated efficient logistics.
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The project was shortlisted as Project of the Year (Major) at the NASC awards, underscoring its innovation and excellence.
