Project Overview
The Burlington School project involved building a new wing to expand the school’s facilities. This new wing required significant material handling, including transporting glass boards, plastic sheets, metal stud work, and MEWPS (Mobile Elevated Work Platforms) to multiple levels.
The unique aspect of this project was the timing of the hoist installation—it occurred when the building was still a steel frame. Later, as the façade and walls were completed, extracting the hoist became a complex task that required meticulous planning and execution.
Challenges Faced
- Complex Installation Environment
The hoist was installed early in the project during the steel frame stage of construction. This allowed the seamless movement of materials and equipment across floors. However, the early installation created challenges later when the hoist was effectively enclosed within the building’s finished façade. - Heavy and Bulky Materials
The hoist needed to handle a variety of demanding loads, including large glass panels, plastic boards, metal stud work, and MEWPs such as scissor lifts. These requirements demanded a hoist with both a large platform size and a high weight capacity. Additionally, we needed to ensure the hoist could safely accommodate scissor lifts by providing a ramp for easy loading and unloading. - Challenging Dismantling Process
Once construction progressed, the hoist had to be removed without damaging the newly completed façade. This required breaking down the hoist into smaller components that could fit through a standard double door, a task that involved detailed planning and the use of specialised equipment.
Proposed Solutions
To meet these challenges, we chose the GEDA 1500Z/ZP-BS hoist as the best fit for Burlington School due to its ability to handle the project’s specific requirements.
- Removing the Hoist: Overcoming the Final Challenge
Removing the hoist after the building was completed required detailed preparation and careful execution. - Strategic Planning
We conducted a comprehensive toolbox talk at our offices, involving all key team members. During this session, we reviewed the dismantling process step-by-step, ensuring everyone was aligned on how to safely unbolt, unwire, and break down the hoist into manageable pieces. - Specialised Equipment
To handle the heavy lifting involved, we hired a lifting gantry we could attach a block and tackle to. This equipment allowed us to disassemble the hoist efficiently, minimising manual handling risks. - On-Site Execution
On-site, we meticulously disassembled the hoist, piece by piece. Each component was securely palletised for transport, ensuring that the removal process caused no damage to the new building’s façade. Seeing the hoist safely returned to our yard, ready to be reassembled for future use, was a proud moment for our team.
Results
Our work at Burlington School exemplifies how we approach every project: with a commitment to delivering tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients. By providing a construction hoist that facilitated the efficient transport of materials and equipment, we helped ensure the smooth progression of this important build.
GEDA 1500Z/ZP-BS hoist proved invaluable, streamlining the handling of oversized and heavy loads while maintaining the highest safety standards. Removing the hoist after completion of the project showcased our ability to adapt and overcome even the most complex challenges.
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