Façade Access

Our dedicated façade access team brings extensive experience in the strategy, design, installation and maintenance of access systems. We provide expert advice across all aspects of façade access, supporting buildings through every stage of their lifecycle — from concept design to long-term operation and upkeep.

As buildings become taller and more architecturally complex, the façade represents a significant portion of a development’s capital investment. Ensuring its maintainability is essential to safeguarding performance, appearance, durability and asset value over time. Early integration of a robust access strategy is therefore critical to the long-term preservation and functionality of this key building element.

Our Approach

Our façade access services are designed to support clients at every stage of the building lifecycle – from early concept through to asset management and refurbishment. By addressing long-term access, maintenance and safety requirements from the outset, we help ensure that façade performance is protected and compliance with relevant legislation is maintained over time.

Spotlight on our work in practice

20-22 Ropemaker Street, London

Located on a ‘City Fringe’ site within the London Borough of Islington 20 Ropemaker Street is a new 450,000 sq ft, 25 storey commercial office building. A complex design, with shifting dimensions to provide a range of floorplate sizes whilst also delivering maximum flexibility.
Façade access systems:

  • Low/High Level: Direct, reach & wash
  • High Level: 3 BMU’s & safety lines system
  • Anchor points for side hung open windows
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Spotlight on our work in practice

Services by our Façade Access team

Façade Access Strategy

  • Development of Façade Access Strategy
  • Equipment Specification
  • Procurement Process
  • Monitoring of works
  • Latest Innovations

Portfolio Management

  • Review of existing building access strategy
  • Condition survey and feasibility study
  • Lifecycle engineering
  • Audit and review
  • Maintenance procurement
  • Working at height
  • BS7883:2019 Reviews

Refurbishment & Upgrades

  • Feasibility studies to review available options
  • Preparation of performance based specifications
  • Management of procurement process
  • Monitoring of works through to completion
  • Contract Administration Duties
  • Principal Designer Dutie
Services by our Façade Access team

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