Details
 

Researcher:	Alan Keiller
Funded:	DTI PII programme/industry
Total value:	£80,000
Lead partner:	CWCT
Partners:	Taylor Woodrow Dane Architectural Hamilton Associates LMC Sir Robert McAlpine Mowlem SLW Whitby Bird
Status:	Current

Introduction:

Façade erection is potentially hazardous as it involves working at height with the consequent risk of falls. There is also a hazard to others working on the site from falling materials and equipment. During erection façade components may be temporarily supported on the face of the building and vulnerable to wind and accidental loads. They may also be subject to critical load cases not considered in the design of the completed cladding.
 

Objectives:

The objective of this proposal is to provide guidance on the safe erection of facades. The proposed guide will be primarily aimed at specialist subcontractors who are responsible for the detailed design, but more particularly, the erection of facades. It will also be directed at main contractors who are responsible for the overall safety on site and the co-ordination of the activities of different sub contractors. The introduction to the guide will describe the issues involved and strategies that may be adopted. As well as forming an introduction to the overall guide this section will also be available separately and will be of value to designers.