2300 square meters of bricklayer scaffolding in Surrey.
Hersham Village – new build flats.
The Scaffolding Surrey project consists of 14 new luxury apartments and a penthouse. MTEC Scaffolding won the tender to supply a full perimeter, progressively built bricklayer scaffolding.
The main contractor, Igloo Developments required a fast moving program. A full lift of scaffolding around the perimeter needed to be completed each week. This program would allow the bricklayers to achieve their work meaning the site would run on time. We sent a team of 5 operatives, working a 6 day week to achieve this aim. Because of this, the project was completed on time.
We erected two heavy-duty loading platforms in addition to the 2300 square meters of scaffolding. Each platform was designed to take a load of 5KN per meter square. This allowed the crane to load materials, too large to carry.
We erected 9 lifts of scaffolding at 1.6m high, which we then adapted for glass and render.
Scaffolding ties are always important but with a crane on site this became our top priority. The chance of a collision with the heavy loads being lifted presents additional risk to the scaffolding structure. We use M16 wall anchors secured into the concrete frame and tested each tie to 8KN.
Further down the line, we adapted the scaffolding to allow for a 500kg goods hoist. This meant materials could be loaded directly to each floor. We used loading platforms and a telescopic forklift to lift bricks and blocks.
Working in partnership with the management team we found solutions for each requirement.
Health and safety is always a top priority. Due to the size and height of this project, there are additional risks to our team. SG4:15 guidelines show how to work safely at height. This means boarding out from the lift below and fixing a single handrail before moving up to the new lift. MTEC provide fixed line harnesses and inertia reels when working at height. This means our teams are protected at all times.
When a large number of people are working on a site with height exceeding 18m you must looked at ways to prevent the risk from falling materials. With this in mind, we used fixed barriers to create safe routes. This directs site personal away from the risk area. Careful placement of signs redirecting traffic meant multiple tasks could be safely carried out.
MTEC Scaffolding wins the contract to supply a full perimeter bricklayer scaffolding working with new client Igloo Construction. The project is to build a new block consisting of 14 luxury apartments in Hersham Village, Surrey.
A progressively build heavy duty bricklayer scaffolding with loading bays and staircase access. External ladder access, sheeting, brick guards and an edge protection, crash deck program to build the stairs and balcony areas. Regular attendance for a large team on a weekly basis following the brick courses around the building. Strong health and safety due to the large number of trades on site and presence of a crane servicing all side of the property. Weekly scaffolding inspections.
Flexibility was a key part of the program as the order of work was continually altered due to design changes and delays with material. We kept regular contact with the client and adapted our work schedule accordingly.
Deliveries need to be carefully managed due to access a shared carpark with neighbouring retirement home.
"We contracted MTEC to supply and erect the scaffolding to our development of 14 luxury apartments in Surrey. We have found all MTEC employees to be professional, courteous and hard working. All aspects of H&S have been complied with efficiently and correctly. We can highly recommend them!
Chris Pettie (Igloo Developments Managing Director)."