Access end-to-end re-clad solutions with Standard Access
A successful re-clad solution is as much part of every city as the buildings themselves. As skylines continue to modernise and cities get bigger, many older buildings are undergoing renovation work and re-cladding to remain relevant. However, in busy, congested cities, including Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, it can be difficult to operate heavy machinery without obscuring traffic or shutting down lanes. In many cases, building managers will opt for night works and renovations, which cost copious amounts of money, to complete their job without negatively impacting the environment around them.
Fortunately, Standard Access provides lifting and handling equipment, material hoists and personnel hoists, which grant access to high-rise buildings and construction projects without cranes and other heavy lifting equipment. When implemented correctly, these solutions can benefit facade consultants, corporate companies, building companies and facade contractors alike.
Here are just some of the reasons how Standard Access’ solutions can benefit those invested in the re-clad process.
Re-clad solutions offered by Standard Access are high-quality and reduce downtime
Many facade consultants and contractors have limited knowledge about the quality equipment available in the market. Rather than seeking the most efficient solution, such as a mast climbing work platform, they typically stick to what they have known to work for generations, such as cranes and scissor lifts. Unfortunately, these often have limited mobility and can make re-cladding jobs in congested spaces difficult to complete.
Standard Access sources the highest-quality modern lifting solutions, suited to completing the entire scope of work. When you contact the team, they will help you find the pieces of access equipment you need to complete the job. This will save money on call-out fees and contractors. It will also reduce downtime due to waiting long periods for new equipment to arrive on site.
On top of this, the equipment you source for your re-clad will be tested against the highest quality standards and serviced regularly. This will prevent downtime and ensure that contractors are safe.
Protect the public with high-quality access solutions
Many buildings that require a re-clad have been standing for years. Due to decades of sun, wind and rain exposure, their current cladding could present a risk to the public. In the event of an accident, this could place corporates at risk of high insurance claims and poor media exposure.
Standard Access machinery and lifting equipment can be installed on-site at short notice. With hoist operators also available for hire, this can certify that any non-compliant cladding is removed and re-instated. With limited resources required to reach these high-rise facilities, the Standard Access solution can save building owners and corporate companies thousands of dollars.
All re-clad works can be carried out at once with Standard Access’ solutions
In the past, re-cladding has been a long process due to the safety risks of operating too much machinery at once. Standard Access provides wide reach and close building proximity, meaning many contractors can work on their designated job together. Having them all work on separate parts of the re-clad can reduce the lead time for completion.
For construction companies, this provides the opportunity to complete high-quality jobs at a more efficient pace. In the long-term, they can then pick up more re-clads and increase their year-on-year profits without compromising service quality.
Another benefit of having all works carried out at once is the reduced administration and risk. Construction company owners and foremen will only need to focus on a few days worth of planning. This decrease in administration means they can allocate more time to facilitating safety protocols and risk assessments to keep all staff safe. Standard Access also offers full equipment training for first-time users or those looking to refresh their knowledge to help maintain the integrity of the worksite.
Proven success from Standard Access
Approached by Built in 2020, Standard Access was tasked with providing a solution for a re-cladding project on 8 Nicholson St, Victoria. All facade panels from the floor to the roof of the 70-metre building needed replacing. Above this, the mast climbers and monorails had to be maximised to cover all elevations in one installation while minimising anchoring points.
With careful planning and attention to detail, the Standard Access team combined several single & twin mast climbers working in conjunction with the ‘glide-rail’ monorail system. As secondary support, they also provided a 2000kg materials hoist and several 500kg & 1000kg rope hoists. All mast climbers were supported at the base by engineered steel gantries.
This successful solution was met with an abundance of praise and endless support. The Built team commented that Standard Access’ eye for detail made this re-clad project much easier to undertake than it would have been using regular machinery.
Supporting all re-clad projects
The team at Standard Access is passionate about showing contractors, building owners, and construction companies how new lifting and handling machinery can make a difference to re-clad works. If you are interested in finding out more or implementing a high-value listing solution on your site, you can always contact the team.
Standard Access Provides Hoist Operator Solutions To The Market
When it comes to hoist operator solutions, there are many risks associated with construction companies, developers and maintenance service providers, which operate in high-risk facilities. As a danger to the health and safety of operators, these jobs can be costly, require high levels of training and must be completed with unmatched detail and care to prevent accidents. However, it can put companies largely out of pocket to train and prepare staff to work with hoisting operations and solutions, especially if this is
only a rare occurrence for the company in question.
To alleviate risk and help all companies save time and money, the team at Standard Access has listened to the frustrations of workers, construction company owners and foremen, and now offers a high-value solution. This involves allowing any company that has purchased or rented their Hoisting Equipment or plans to do so in the future, to also hire a trained hoist operator that will work on their site throughout the build.
Opting to hire a hoist operator via Standard Access has already provided peace of mind to a host of companies and can assist
yours through…
Less Downtime, Fewer Costs, Less Management.
A highly trained hoist operator has worked with Standard Access equipment numerous times in the past. Though the machinery is unlikely to break down, these hoist operators are much more likely to diagnose any issues that may be slowing the efficiency of the construction process. This can put all equipment back into action quicker, save the cost of calling out a technician and prevent any downtime that could impede the completion of a job.
Where required, all Standard Access hoist operators can also contact the Standard Access team on your behalf and work through all mechanical fixes to get all equipment working to its full potential again. They are also more than happy to help with the coordination of site erections to guarantee the construction job is completed as efficiently as possible.
When a hoist operator is not needed for lifting purposes, they are also trained in general labour and can help clean the site and complete odd jobs to speed up the process.
Up to $5,000 Savings in Cleaning and Damage Costs
All those who hire a hoist operator will also receive a plant cleaning waiver for all personnel & material hoists, which ensures that the operator or Standard Access takes full responsibility for the cleaning process. This will save construction companies and business owners thousands of dollars in their own cleaning supplies or resources. Not only this, but it means that workers can spend more time focusing on the job at hand, rather than keeping machinery clean.
Businesses will also receive a damage waiver, which covers them in the event of damage to the machinery, if the damage was at the fault of the Standard Access hoist operator. This will guarantee that all maintenance responsibilities fall in the hand of the Standard Access teams and responsible parties, and will not impede the profits of your job.
On-Site OHS Safety is Upheld with our Hoist Operator Solutions
One of the most difficult parts of hiring new equipment is operating it safely. As many workers on the site may not have experience operating Standard Access Products, they may accidentally do so in a way that is unsafe and can risk the health of those at work.
All hoist operators provided by Standard Access will have up-to-date OHS training to make certain that the safety and integrity of your site are upheld. They will all be required to fill out a digital logbook on a daily, weekly and monthly schedule, as well, to guarantee that all servicing requirements are met, and the safety of the working machinery is maintained. With training on due diligence and the importance of upholding safety, all operators are passionate about taking reasonable steps to prevent the implications of negligence or working unsafely.
The hoist operators are trained in fire fighting and first aid to assist with any unforeseen issues that may arise on your site.
Committed to the Best Service
The team at Standard Access is passionate about providing lifting and hosting solutions that make a difference to those working on or maintaining construction sites. With readily available services for companies to choose from, they have a range of solutions available to suit every job’s needs.
If you are interested in hiring a hoist operator to speed up efficiency, reduce costs and maintain your site’s safety, you can always chat with the Standard Access team. They would be happy to recommend the right resources for you and ensure that they are available on your site from the get-go.
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