The Amelia Court project at Union Place in Worthing is a remarkable example of the successful integration of traditional scaffolding methods with modern, innovative solutions.
The project involved the complete replacement of the roof covering on a large, central vaulted roof of a care home, presenting a complex and ambitious challenge.
The building’s “U” shape, with West and East wings extending from each end, added to the complexity, but Liddiard Scaffolding, the scaffolding contractor on site, expertly managed these challenges.
Traditional Meets Modern: The Scaffolding Structure
The main framework of the scaffolding structure for this project was built using traditional tube and fitting scaffolding. This method provided the strength and stability for the extensive work required on the care home’s roof.
However, the project’s innovative aspect came from the use of Layher’s Keder XL Roof System, supplied by Layher UK. This advanced temporary roofing system was essential in providing full weather protection, covering an impressive 1,426 square meters.
The combination of traditional scaffolding with Layher’s Keder XL Roof System illustrated how modern scaffolding technology can enhance traditional methods, resulting in a project that was both secure and efficient.
The temporary roof’s design allowed for easy installation and adaptability, perfectly meeting the project’s demands despite the site’s challenging constraints.
Liddiard Scaffolding and LSS: A Synergy in Execution
Liddiard Scaffolding’s role was critical to the project’s success, leveraging their extensive experience with traditional scaffolding and modern systems like Layher’s Keder XL Roof. The project required overcoming significant logistical challenges, particularly the restricted space for unloading and assembling materials in a small car park.
A key element in managing these challenges was the involvement of Lifting & Scaffolding Services (LSS), Liddiard’s sister company. LSS provided the Hiab vehicles essential for transporting and precisely lifting materials, including assembling and placing the spine beams and temporary roof sections. As a company responsible for much of Liddiard Scaffolding’s transport requirements, LSS played a crucial role in ensuring that materials were delivered and positioned efficiently, allowing the project to proceed smoothly despite the confined working environment.
Another significant challenge was maintaining continuous access to the care home’s main entrance while ensuring the safety of residents and staff. The project team, led by their experienced foreman, meticulously planned each project stage.
Their close coordination with care home management ensured minimal disruptions and upheld safety as the top priority throughout the project.
Collaborative Success and Client Satisfaction
This project underscored the importance of collaboration between all stakeholders. Liddiard Scaffolding worked closely with Layher UK design engineers and the client’s management team to ensure that all modifications and adaptations were seamlessly integrated into the project plan.
Their ability to overcome unexpected challenges, such as the presence of memorial Rose bushes and the proximity of a two-story office building along the car park boundary, demonstrated their professionalism and commitment to the project’s success.
The project was completed successfully, with McCarthy & Stone, the main contractor, expressing their satisfaction with the quality of the scaffolding work and the overall management of the project.
The successful completion of the central roof section led to additional orders for roof access scaffolding on the building’s West and East wings, further cementing the reputations of both Layher UK and Liddiard Scaffolding.
Final Thoughts
The Amelia Court project exemplifies the effective combination of traditional scaffolding methods with modern innovations like Layher’s Keder XL Roof System.
Liddiard Scaffolding’s expertise and careful planning, supported by Lifting & Scaffolding Services (LSS) ’s logistical capabilities, ensured the project’s success. This collaboration not only met but exceeded the expectations of all involved, reinforcing Layher UK, Liddiard Scaffolding, and LSS’s reputations as leaders in their respective fields.
