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PROJECT NEWS | NASC YEARBOOK 2012
APPRENTICE PLEDGE WINSTOWN HALL PROJECT
Manchester Town Hall and
Central Library NASC member: Allied Scaffolding Ltd Main contractor: Laing O’Rourke
manchester town hall was built in 1877 and was Grade 1 listed in 1952 with the Town Hall extension rated as Grade 2 in 1974. This project also includes Manchester Central Library – a columned portico attached to a circular domed structure which is rated as a Grade 2 listed building. Allied commenced work on
the Town Hall Transformation Programme early in 2011 and will be working closely with Laing O’Rourke over the two
SYSTEM ROOF
Scaffold under construction
year project, providing access scaffolds to the Town Hall Extension and Central Library. Due to the heritage status Allied has to ensure that the scaffolding does not impact upon the building fabric. This has resulted in many of the scaffolding structures being free- standing, or ensuring high levels of protection to the building fabric to prevent damage.
Allied is also providing
temporary roofs to enable the breaking out of existing courtyard roofs, and installation of roof lights to make the buildings lighter and more accessible to the public. Other structures include support scaffolds for demolition machinery, and various major design structures. One of the major reasons for appointing Allied was the
company’s ability to meet the sustainability objectives set for the local area.
Allied publicly signed a pledge committing to local employment and a number of new apprenticeships for this project: four young people from Manchester will be taken through the apprenticeship process from trainee to qualified scaffolder on this project.
DELIVERS FAST
RESULTS Listed country house
refurbishment, Oxfordshire NASC member: K Scaffolding Ltd Main contractor: RJ Holland
use of a large proprietary system, temporary roof has meant the complete refurbishment of a listed country house in Oxfordshire was able to be completed on time – despite a demanding work schedule being imposed by the main contractors. K Scaffolding took just 10 days
to erect the single span roof, which measured an impressive 38m x 38m. According to managing
director Allan Broom the roof with its light, yet durable plastic covering offers huge benefits to workers. “There is an uncluttered clear span for them to operate in and there is also an abundance of natural light due to the translucent properties of the plastic covering,” he explains. “The structure is also weather- proof, provides excellent
protection for the building and creates a good working environment.” K Scaffolding staff were specially trained in the assembly and construction of the temporary roof and how it was to be constructed.“We put an enormous emphasis on training and safety and it was essential that our staff were fully trained for
this particular contract and, of course, for the erection of the scaffolding required for the rest of the five-story building,” says Allan. The investment in staff training
for the roof assembly system is seen as an opportunity for the company to expand its service portfolio to include the erection of such systems.
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