Sayfa Systems’ RhinoDeck provides benefits for scaffolder and house builder alike

A Barnstaple-based scaffolder and nationally recognised housing developer have kept up with high demand for housing and a need for speed respectively thanks to Sayfa Systems’ RhinoDeck load deck platform and trestle system.

Advanced Scaffolding (SW) had previously used RhinoDeck and already appreciated its benefits of ease-of-use and speed of installation. So, when a surge in general demand coincided with a contract from Linden Homes (Galliford Try), Advanced Scaffolding decided that investing in its own fleet of the Sayfa Systems’ load decks was vital.

Matt Bacon, Advanced Scaffolding’s founder, said: “While it normally takes a minimum of four hours to fit out the average ground floor of a new-build semi with tube and fittings, it takes just over an hour to fit out the same area with RhinoDeck.

“This means we can now fit out between seven and eight plots in a day as opposed to being limited to a maximum of two plots using conventional methods.

“This is not only a massive benefit for us, wanting to make the most of labour, but also provides knock-on benefits for Linden Homes, including added flexibility, productivity and safety on-site.” www.sayfasystems.co.uk

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Security is the priority for Scaff Security Alarms

Scaff Security Alarms provides monitored alarms, CCTV and lighting services to secure scaffolding for a variety of buildings, including churches.

Sheffield-based Scaff Security Alarms uses alarm equipment of the highest standard, include the latest in infrared photoelectric beam sensors and dual tech PIRs. Sensors and beams are installed in the most effective positions and every scaffold alarm installation is supported by large, clear and clean warning signs to inform any opportunists that the scaffold is protected.

Systems are fully monitored and provide many features including mains power failure, siren and strobe upon alarm activation, wireless connection to a 24/7 monitoring station, user-specific codes for user identification and proximity tags for increased security.

www.scaffsecurityalarms.co.uk

New collaboration for Clow Group and StepUp Scaffold

Sayfa Systems takes first Stateside orders

Sayfa Systems is venturing into the US construction market with two orders for its construction site safety systems.

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and LendLease have both placed orders with Sayfa, which produces a range of solutions to ensure the safety of those working at height. Sayfa’s product concepts are new to the US.

LendLease has ordered 530 units of Sayfa’s AirDeck – a portable air cushion designed to protect those working at first-floor level – for use on its Stateside projects. Meanwhile, following promising results of a trial exploring the use of AirDeck in potential suicide situations, the LAPD has placed a second order to broaden the trial.

This international success has come following support from the Department for International Trade (DIT).

Robert Hall, marketing manager at Sayfa, said: “DIT has been excellent and we have really appreciated their support. They opened our eyes to the possibilities of trading internationally and the additional success it could bring us.” www.sayfasystems.co.uk

Anchor to the ground with Spirafix

Spirafix Ground Anchors provide an alternative to kentledge for securing scaffold to the ground.

Installed using a hand-held petrol post driver, or similar, on the impact setting, these high-load-bearing spiral anchors drive down into position on their own helix. They can then be locked off once installed and easily removed and repositioned if required.

Spirafix provides an ‘Anchors and Accessories for Scaffold Applications’ download from its website. This specifies guidance load ratings per anchor for different soil conditions and provides fixing options for tethering, buttress rakers, and transoms, ledgers and standards. www.spirafix.com

PERI helps take concrete frame contractor in new direction

Scaffolding and formwork systems manufacturer PERI has supported major concrete frame contractor Byrne Bros (Formwork) Ltd on London’s Crossrail project.

Clow Group and StepUp Scaffold have formed a strategic partnership to provide scaffolding and access products across the UK from depots in London, the Midlands, Belfast and Glasgow.

Clow Group is the largest independently owned manufacturer of ladders, steps, access equipment and bespoke access solutions in the UK, while StepUp Scaffolding is one of the largest importers and manufacturers of scaffolding and access equipment in the North American market.

A statement from the partnership said they will combine Clow Group’s expertise in full and complete access solutions with StepUp Scaffold’s superior scaffold manufacturing and global distribution capability to deliver quality solutions for today’s increasingly diversified customer needs.

www.clowgroup.co.uk and www.stepupscaffold.com www.peri.ltd.uk

Working from the Limmo shaft in the Canning Town area, Byrne Bros partnered with PERI for its first tunnelling project, specifying PERI’s VARIOKIT engineering construction system.

PERI engineers designed a bespoke system for Byrne Bros, combining load optimisation, flexibility and functionality, and provided full back-up technical documentation. Using the VARIOKIT system enabled Byrne Bros to move the whole formwork unit without having to remove any formwork elements or parts. This was achieved by means of rails and wheels which allowed the formwork to move along each section.

For PERI, this was a continuation of its involvement in the Crossrail project, having also provided scaffolding systems for the construction of the works on the Farringdon Station project and a system for the construction of the escalator shafts.

Secures the fleet of boards in one install Designed to store interlocked for longevity

Dramatically reduces the board’s natural tendency to warp

Secures the platform against foot traffic movement and wind uplift www.ms-uk.co.uk

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