Temporary Works for Building Refurbishments

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Formwork and falsework solutions for the building refurbishment sector

Whether it’s renovation work to preserve the appearance of a historical or listed building, or upgrading and expanding an existing commercial site, there are a range of challenges surrounding formwork and falsework in the building refurbishment sector. Considerations such as site constraints, proximity to neighbouring buildings, deflection criteria, wind loads, impact loads, age and the overall structural form must all be taken into account.

Altrad RMD has extensive experience in this sector, helping restore historical landmarks all over the world; restoring Castell Coch in Wales and Beirut Cathedral back to their former glory while modernising redevelopments such as Aberdeen’s Marischal College.

What our customers think

“When you are dealing with historic structures like the Beirut Cathedral, there is no room for error in the design and execution of the formwork system. This is why we chose to work with Altrad RMD Kwikform, as they have the proven expertise to design solutions that meet tight safety and structural integrity criteria, both of which you need for a project of this kind.” Jo Ghanem, Project Manager at Enterprise Matta

Factors to consider when specifying
a refurbishment and redevelopment project

Load transfers can be challenging when working with listed buildings. However, our expertise in façade retention is so well recognised that we assisted the Construction Industry Research and Information Association’s best practice guide on the retention of masonry façades.
Refurbishments can carry safety risks, but the latest technology-driven solutions can remove these. Our 3D visualisation software, LocusEye, provides a realistic model of a solution, so you can see how it will support refurbishment works, mitigating risks.
Time constraints are common in building refurbishment projects, particularly for areas with high footfall. Due to these time constraints, temporary works equipment that is easy to erect, handle and dismantle can make a huge difference to productivity levels. Altrad RMD Kwikform’s formwork and falsework solutions are designed to meet this need.

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