Facade Access Consultancy Scope of Services
Holistic Design Approach from Concept to Completion
MSwarup offers a comprehensive façade access consultancy, developing strategies to ensure safe access to all areas of a building’s exterior for cleaning, maintenance, repairs, and glass replacement.
Early Design Stage Advisory
We provide expert advice during the early design stages, outlining the advantages and disadvantages of various systems. By referencing the hierarchy of risk, we inform clients of their duties under the Working at Height Regulations, enabling them to make well-informed decisions. Our guidance includes:
- Budget capital costs
- Cleaning time analysis for annual cost estimation
- Parking requirements for visual impact assessment
Key Pillars of Façade Access Design
In the initial stages of strategy development, we focus on:
- Compliance: Ensuring adherence to relevant regulations and codes of practice.
- Safety: Prioritizing the safety of operatives, occupants, tenants, and the public.
- Accessibility: Guaranteeing full access to the entire façade.
- Aesthetics: Integrating equipment appearance with the building’s image.
- Cost Efficiency: Evaluating life cycle cleaning and maintenance costs.
- Operational Ease: Ensuring systems are user-friendly.
- Structural Integration: Seamlessly interfacing with the building structure and façades.
Types of Systems We Design
Permanent Suspended Access Equipment (Collective Protection):
- Building Maintenance Units (BMUs)
- Travelling Ladders & Gantries
- Davit Arms & Cradles
- Monorails & Cradles
- Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP)
- Aerial Work Platforms (AWP)
- Scissor Lifts
- Telescopic Lifting Beams (Glass Replacement Rig)
- Cranes
- Permanent Anchors and Rails
- Temporary Suspension Systems
Additional Façade Access and Maintenance Services
- Design and Specification: Crafting detailed designs and specifications for façade access systems.
- Subcontractor Selection: Assisting in choosing the best subcontractors for the job.
- Tender Evaluations: Evaluating bids to ensure the best value and quality.
- Design Audits: Conducting thorough audits to verify design integrity.
- Expert Witness Services: Providing expert testimony for disputes or legal matters.
- Site Surveys: Performing detailed surveys to assess site conditions.
- Condition Reports: Generating comprehensive reports on the condition of façade access systems.
Discover Our Expertise
Learn how MSwarup can support your business needs by contacting us for more details. Our holistic approach ensures your façade access requirements are met with the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and aesthetics.