Barking Switch House External Refurbishment
Completed North Elevation
Client:
National Grid Plc
Value:
£1,000,000 (over 3 years)
Contract:
1990 Minor Works
Using Articulated Boom
National Grid is one of the world’s largest utilities, owning and operating gas and electricity transmission and gas distribution networks across the United Kingdom.
Using Soft Scissor Lift
They have a heavy focus on delivering energy safely, reliably, responsibly and efficiently and as such demand the highest standards from their supply chain with regards to health and safety, quality and environmental.
Hanging Scaffold
This project, one of many undertaken by George Law Ltd, was to refurbish the external concrete render, paint and apply protective coatings to the Barking 132kv Switch House. In total, over 6,000m2 of repairs and coatings were applied on this continuously functioning building over a 3 year period.
Completed West Elevation
Due to a verity of external fixtures and fittings, several methods of access had to be used to complete the works, these included:-
• Cradles
• Hanging Scaffold
• Articulated Boom
• Sofft Scissor Lifts
• Mobile Tower Scaffold