Project Overview
Lendlease faced a unique challenge in Exchange Flags, Liverpool, requiring the installation of a FREE STAND™ Timber Hoarding System and a FREE STAND™ Anti-Climb fence. The complexity of the project was heightened by the necessity to work during pre-business hours, delicately lift large panels, and ensure no damage to existing flagstones or nearby buildings.
Challenges
- Early Morning Installation: The project required precise planning and execution during pre-business hours to minimise disruptions and ensure public safety.
- Delicate Lifting: Large panels needed to be delicately lifted and assembled, placing them in precise settings without causing damage to the existing flagstones or nearby structures.
- Anti-Climb Fence Installation: Simultaneously, a FREE STAND™ Anti-Climb fence system needed to be erected to ensure public safety and prevent unauthorised access to the construction site.
Solution
- Detailed Pre-Installation Planning: A meticulous planning phase was conducted to coordinate the complex logistics of the early morning installation. This included scheduling, transportation, and the deployment of specialised lifting equipment.
- Specialised Lifting Equipment: To ensure the delicate lifting of large panels without causing damage, specialised lifting equipment was required. This minimised the risk of disruptions and potential harm to the surroundings.
- Precise Settings and Flooring Protection: The installation team implemented precise settings for the free-standing timber fence hoarding, taking extra precautions to protect delicate flooring, including existing flagstones. Protective measures were employed to safeguard nearby buildings during the assembly process.
- Anti-Climb Fence Expertise: A dedicated team focused on the installation of the FREE STAND™ Anti-Climb fence, ensuring that it met safety standards and effectively deterred unauthorised access.
- Continuous Quality Control: Throughout the installation process, continuous quality control measures were implemented. Regular checks were conducted to guarantee that the delicate lifting, assembly, and placement of panels met the high standards set by ourselves and Lendlease.
Outcome
The project was a resounding success, exceeding expectations in terms of precision, safety, and efficiency. The early morning installation was completed seamlessly, with the delicate lifting and placement of large panels accomplished without any damage to existing flagstones or nearby buildings.
Key Success Factors
- Precision Planning: Meticulous planning allowed for the seamless coordination of multiple tasks, including early morning installation and delicate lifting.
- Specialised Equipment: The use of specialised lifting equipment and trained operators ensured the delicate handling of large panels, minimising the risk of damage.
- Protective Measures: Implementing precise settings and protective measures guaranteed the safety of delicate flooring and nearby buildings.
- Expertise in Anti-Climb Fencing: The dedicated team’s expertise in installing the a FREE STAND™ Anti-Climb fence enhanced public safety and secured the construction site effectively.
Client Satisfaction
The positive outcome of the project led to high satisfaction from the client, and Lendlease has expressed interest in future collaborations, citing the success of this project as a testament to the company’s capabilities in handling complex and time-sensitive installations.
