Lyndon SGB Spearheads Historic Renovation at Rothesay Pavilion
The iconic Category A Listed Rothesay Pavilion, a renowned architectural gem on the Isle of Bute, is undergoing a significant transformation. The Pavilion, constructed in 1938 and designed by the famed architect James Andrew Carrick of J&R Carrick of Ayr, is receiving state-of-the-art scaffolding, temporary roofing, and hybrid access solutions. Robertson Central West Limited, the principal contractor, enlisted the expertise of...
World’s First ScaffFloat Bridge Aids in Hams Hall Demolition
In an industry-first, specialist contractors have utilised a floating bridge crafted entirely from standard scaffolding to complete the demolition of the Hams Hall Bridge over the River Tame in Birmingham. Following a multiphase demolition project on the disused railway bridge by AR Demolition, the final phase required the brick pier in the middle of the river to be broken out...
Teeing Up Perfection: Event & Media Structures and Layher Excel at LIV Golf
In every great sporting event, the invisible hands of logistics, architecture, and teamwork work tirelessly behind the scenes to orchestrate the spectacle. At the recent LIV Golf Tournament in London, these hands belonged to Event & Media Structures Ltd, guided by the strategic insight of Sales Manager, Matt Bowler. With the world-renowned Layher Allround Scaffolding System as their primary...
IKEA Unveils World’s Largest Blue Bag Scaffold Wrap at Oxford Circus
IKEA has teamed up with Embrace Building Wraps to showcase a colossal FRAKTA bag scaffold wrap design at Oxford Circus. The bustling Oxford Circus has long been known as a shopping epicentre, and now it's home to a new and impressive visual centrepiece: a giant-scale printed scaffold banner featuring IKEA's signature blue FRAKTA bag, designed and executed by Embrace Building...
M.R. Scaffolding and Layher UK Conquer M62 Ouse Bridge
When it comes to challenging feats of engineering and problem-solving, few projects can compete with the recent emergency access operation on the M62 Ouse Bridge. An urgent call for suitable access to reach important bearing joints for repairs on the bridge required an immense collaborative effort between the client, National Highways, the main contractor, Winvic Construction, and their sub-contractor...
Mercer Scaffolding Leverages Layher System in Kitchener Barracks Revamp
In the construction world, transformative projects often serve as the proving ground for innovative techniques and technologies. A perfect embodiment of this can be seen in Mercer Scaffolding's use of the world-renowned Layher Scaffolding System in the recent transformation of the former Kitchener Barracks. In the heart of Kent, the Kitchener Barracks site has undergone an exciting transformation. Beginning in...
The Queen’s Tower: A Majestic Restoration
JDC Scaffolding Ltd, RDG Engineering and Russell Cawberry Ltd. have come together to create an engineering masterpiece to restore the iconic landmark that is The Queen's Tower, Daniel Norton reports. The Queen's Tower, the last remaining structure of the Imperial Institute, stands as a testament to history in the heart of Imperial College, South Kensington, London. As the 287-foot iconic...
AT-PAC’s Ringlock System Sets New Standard for Connolly Scaffolding
In the third quarter of 2022, AT-PAC partnered with Connolly Scaffolding Ltd to provide a comprehensive scaffolding solution to perform the refurbishment works of Thorn Court, one of the largest residential buildings in the Pendleton estate that dominates the Salford skyline. As the refurbishing of a residential tower of this scale presents unique challenges, Connolly Scaffolding Ltd. was engaged to...
Mercer Scaffolding Elevates Galleon House Project with Layher
In the heart of London's Isle of Dogs, an imposing residential block named Galleon House stands tall. Behind its unimpressive dated facade lies a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation in the construction industry. Mercer Scaffolding, a trusted family-run business hailing from Kent, partnered with principal contractor Amber Construction to undertake an ambitious project—to provide workers with easy...
Turning the Tide: Layher Scaffolding Solutions for Thames River Challenges
Hertfordshire-based Extreme Scaffolding, in collaboration with Layher UK, successfully tackled the high tidal range of the Thames River to establish a core sampling platform on the river wall. In the bustling heart of London, the Thames River flows with an ever-changing rhythm dictated by its tides which can rise and fall by up to 7 meters. Recently, Extreme Scaffolding Services...
