http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-layher-scaffolding-system.html Layher, the world's largest producer of modular scaffolding systems, is internationally recognised as the leading scaffold supplier to the mining, construction, infrastructural, petrochemical and event industries. en-en 60 2009-2012 Layher Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. http://www.layher.com.au/assets/images/layher-rss.gif http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-layher-scaffolding-system.html http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/grandstand-on-sydney-harbour.html layher.com.au/scaffold/grandstand-on-sydney-harbour.html

The iconic Fleet Steps in Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens was once again the location for this year’s Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour. This year saw Opera Australia’s performance of Carmen set to the spectacular background of Sydney’s Harbour Bridge, CBD and Opera House. An impressive location like this called for an equally impressive grandstand. So with a seating capacity in excess of 3,000, Clifton Productions provided what has been called "the best temporary seating structure in Australia".

The Layher structure had to accommodate a full underworld as well as fit around the tight, sloping site and existing trees, and the numerous other structures being erected for the event. The design featured Layher ALLROUND sub structure with EV decks and grandstand elements on a 250mm riser. The Grandstand took nine months of planning and one week to complete.
Thanks to Jeremy Fleming of Clifton Productions for use of these photographs.]]>Thu, 05 May 2013 19:06:03 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/footscray-footbridge.html layher.com.au/scaffold/footscray-footbridge.html

The ALLROUND bridging system has been used to create two 18m long pedestrian walkways over rail lines in Melbourne. The pre-assembled bridges were elevated into the exact positions using a crane.

The bridges link up with the public access ramps and stairs that are constructed from Layher ALLROUND with Event decks and child proof guardrails fitted.

The free standing structure is 2.07 wide and has been fitted with a GPS marker to monitor its stability. John Onley, CGE Hire Director, reports that the maximum movement recorded thus far has been 8mm.
Thank you to John Onley of CGE Hire for the use of these photographs.]]>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:22:00 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/helipad-scaffold.html layher.com.au/scaffold/helipad-scaffold.html

Caledonia Scaffolding have been contracted by Hansen Yuncken for work on Stage C of the Lyell McEwin Hospital Upgrade located in Elizabeth Vale South Australia.

The construction of a new 96 bed acute inpatient building – inclusive of a helipad on the upper level. The challenge was to erect a scaffold platform large enough for the construction of the helipad while reducing the footprint of the scaffold and without touching any of the roof tops.

The Layher Allround Scaffolding system and Aluminium Lattice girders was the obvious choice for the job. A five man crew erected the scaffold over a 14 day period.

Thank you to Rohan Mogridge from Caledonia Scaffolding for the use of these photos.]]>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 22:16:00 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/double-car-dumper-shutdown.html layher.com.au/scaffold/double-car-dumper-shutdown.html

Linkforce Engineering were engaged to undertake a double car dumper shutdown, this encompassed all rolling rails to be replaced along with trunion sets and spill faces.

Due to the car dumper needing to be rotated, Layher Allround was an obvious choice as it could be craned in and out reducing time on erection and dismantle and also allowed minimal work at heights and 50% less labour then previous shutdowns.

15 tonne of Layher Allround was used and was transformed into over 60 scaffolds. It took 12 men, 6 days and 6 nights over a 10 day period to erect and dismantle the 60 scaffolds.

Thank you to Liam McGeever from Linkforce Engineering for the use of these photos.]]>Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:00:00 +1200 http://www.layher.co.nz/scaffold/camelspace-grandstand.html layher.co.nz/scaffold/camelspace-grandstand.html

Camelspace were called upon to build over 2,000 of their Layher temporary seats at Western Springs speedway track in Auckland recently for the 2012 FIM Buckley Systems New Zealand Speedway Grand Prix, the round #1 of a series of international racing events held in several countries around the world. The extra leg and shoulder room provided by the Layher system over competitor’s products was much appreciated by event organisers and spectators alike.

Camelspace commented that they like the fact that the system uses so many standard Allround components increasing utilisation of their stock. And that the rise (angle) of the stand can be changed by substitution of only a few components to suit different sporting codes and site requirements.

Thank you to Phil McConchie from Camelspace for the use of these photos.]]>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 22:58:00 +1200 http://www.layher.co.nz/scaffold/esplanade-road-restoration.html layher.co.nz/scaffold/esplanade-road-restoration.html

Geeves Scaffolding were contracted to erect scaffold on an iconic Petone building for much needed restoration work. A combination of Layher Allround Scaffolding and Speedy Scaf was the ideal choice for this restoration job which included painting, re-glazing and the removal of feature beams.

The scaffold was built progressively as the exterior beams were removed and it was built as a double width structure encompassing a 0.73m wide Speedy scaffold as the outer section and Allround with a width of 1.09m attached to the speedy frames with clampable rosettes to form the internal part of the scaffolding.

“When our client wanted this job erected we had a large stock of Layher Speedy Scaf gear in our yard and using the above set up allowed us to build the job quickly and use the gear we had available most effectively to the client’s requirements.” says Tim Geeves.

Thank you to Tim Geeves from Geeves Scaffolding for the use of these photos.]]>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:11:00 +1200 http://www.layher.co.nz/scaffold/westport-cement-plant.html layher.co.nz/scaffold/westport-cement-plant.html

Nayland scaffold were asked to supply a solution for weather tightness and containment so a section of Kiln 2 at Holcim’s Westport cement plant could be blasted and painted in a Kiln shut down with an 11 day maximum total time frame.

With the Keder Roof System we were able to pre erect the Allround side scaffold structures and wrap them, and have the roof sections pre assembled on the ground at the same time. So once the Kiln stopped rotating the roof sections were lifted into place and the last of the roof sheeting was installed. Within 10 hours of the Kiln switched off the maintenance crew were able to start blasting!

Thank you to Jonny Benbow from Nayland Scaffold for the use of these photos.]]>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:50:00 +1200 http://www.layher.co.nz/scaffold/argent-hall.html layher.co.nz/scaffold/argent-hall.html

Site restrictions on the Argent Hall in Auckland’s CBD were very difficult with only two elevations allowing easy access. Scaffold consists of mainly full exterior access using Layher SpeedyScaf, with Allround loading bays attached to the main structure to allow access from a construction lift. A GEDA material hoist was used to allow two facades of the building to be worked on at any given times and at times this was the only means of moving material when the construction lift was not available. SpeedyScaf console brackets were also used to assist in meeting the architecture of the building.

The use of Layher scaffolding minimised the live/dead loads where the structure was erected over a large podium level. The scaffolding was erected directly off super slim soldiers with a small amount of back propping to support these. The 46m high project has a progressive construction programme only allowing three floors at a time to be worked on, which means faster dismantling.

Thank you to Jason McCormack from Acrow for the use of these photos.]]>Mon, 15 Oct 2012 19:31:00 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/defqon-1-dragon.html layher.com.au/scaffold/defqon-1-dragon.html

The Defqon.1 September 2012 Music Festival lit up the Sydney International Regatta Centre for the fourth year running. As the gates opened, cheers erupted from the thousands who’d been waiting patiently in anticipation to see what the tightly held secret Main Stage would be.

They were greeted by the Clifton Productions built RED stage – a six story high, flame throwing Dragon which was constructed from Layher ALLROUND. The 55m wide Dragon featured a stage constructed from Layher EV decks, two 25m high “wings” from which pyrotechnics were launched, and the Dragon's head constructed as a free standing spur.

Additionally Clifton Productions constructed 6 other stages including the BLUE pirate themed stage and an ORANGE all-seeing eye stage which were decorated using car parts and industrial materials.

Thanks to Jeremy Fleming of Clifton Productions for use of these photos.]]>Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:11:00 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/finland-cassette-roof.html layher.com.au/scaffold/finland-cassette-roof.html

For the redevelopment of this water tower in Finland, the roofing contractor ordered a 1,000 square metre temporary roof with a span of up to 33 metres for weather protection. The optimal solution for wide spans is the Layher cassette roof.

The roof cassettes, which represent a rain-proof roof cladding, consist of a solid steel frame and profiled sheeting. A 1,100 sq metre Allround Scaffold supporting structure was installed on the platform of the water tower. The roof was constructed by: pre-assembly of the roof trusses – braced roof bays – on the ground and subsequent lifting onto the supporting structure by crane.

Afterwards, the roof cassettes of the intermediate bays were simply inserted into the U-profile of the roof beams and clinched with clamping plates and wedges. Four people erected the entire structure in three weeks and thus effectively prevented possible interruptions of construction due to adverse weather conditions, so the landmark could resume operation as fast as possible.

Thank you to Layher Germany for the use of these photos.]]>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 19:48:00 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/protect-paint-project.html layher.com.au/scaffold/protect-paint-project.html

A facility for carrying out the blasting and painting of ship modules was required for a major project being undertaken by ASC in Adelaide. Layher's Steel Cassette Roof, Protect panels and ALLROUND were combined to create a large encapsulated work area in the fraction of the time required for a permanent structure. Each of the "building's" measured 30m long x 30m wide and 13m to the eave and were linked by a 21m bridge that was also used to support the monorail for the sliding doors.

The steel cassette roof was built in modules by TLT and craned into position and had three of the bays fitted with translucent panels to promote natural light. Over 600 wall cassettes were required in total to complete the project which took two months to build.

Thank you to Warrick March for use of these photos.]]>Thu, 06 Sep 2012 18:35:00 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/ferry-building-on-quay-street.html layher.com.au/scaffold/ferry-building-on-quay-street.html

Auckland’s iconic Ferry Building has turned 100 years old and had a well deserved refurbishment. With the versatility of the Layher Allround scaffolding system the historic waterfront building was scaffolded using 1.09m wide bays that were reduced to 0.73m width at the top overhang. To reach the inset areas the scaffold utilised both single and double console brackets making the scaffold vary in width from 0.73m and 1.40m. The tower scaffold could not be supported on the roof itself and uses two 1.09m x 0.73m scaffolding towers at the front corners of the building and at the back a propped system through the roof to a concrete floor two levels below. Scaffold above the tower was supported on three 10.5m (2 x 5.25m) long 750 aluminium lattice beams. Being a historic building wall ties were not permitted so the entire 44m tall scaffold was supported by compression ties.

Thank you to Mark Radcliffe from South Pacific Scaffolding for use of these photos.]]>Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:17:00 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/staging-festival-gardens.html layher.com.au/scaffold/staging-festival-gardens.html

Statewide Staging Systems was showing off its new Layher stage, stand and lighting towers, (dubbed ‘The Festival Gardens’), at the 2012 Perth International Arts Festival earlier this year. The festival ran for 22 nights with some of the best Australian and international acts performing on the Main Stage which consisted of Layher Allround and Layher EV 104 stage decks.

Layher was used for its speed due to limited erection time available and also the ability to have both standing and seated viewing to suit each night’s unique performances. Statewide have been associated with this Event for several years.

Thank you to Tino Del Giacco from Statewide Staging Systems for use of these photos.]]>Thu, 16 Aug 2012 20:20:00 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/victoria-street-bridge-suspended-scaffold.html layher.com.au/scaffold/victoria-street-bridge-suspended-scaffold.html

CGE Hire were employed to install a scaffold suitable to inspect sections of this Victorian road bridge structure and carry out light repairs.

The ALLROUND working platforms are accessed via a full length scaffold walkway suspended from the bridge superstructure. Layher ALLROUND’s ability to cantilever gave simple access to the outside of the kerb wherever required and allowed the scaffolders to build down to the pier caps quickly and safely.

Thank you to John Onley and Andy Mason for use of these photos.]]>Thu, 09 Aug 2012 18:55:00 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/new-allround-bridging-system.html layher.com.au/scaffold/new-allround-bridging-system.html

This recently completed project at a gas plant in Germany required scaffolding 50 metres in the air. Two supporting bridge structures of 21 and 16.5 metres were constructed by a six man crew in half a day using the Layher ALLROUND bridging system. The bridges were then used to support ALLROUND working platforms so that work could be completed on the diagonal gas down spout.

The Layher Allround Bridging System

• Extremely high load-bearing capacity
• Fully compatible with Allround equipment
• Support for scaffolding, podiums and roofs
• Large free spanning public access bridges
• Cladding using Layher Protect and Keder Systems
• Cantilever and continuous beams possible
• Can be pre-assembled on the ground for craning

Thank you to Layher Germany for use of these photos.]]>Thu, 02 Aug 2012 19:10:00 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/linkforce-engineering.html layher.com.au/scaffold/linkforce-engineering.html

Linkforce recently supplied this access for remedial works to ROM beam dampers. Traditionally scaffold was stick built in these situations, exposing workers to heights issues, meaning intricate fall prevention systems needed to be set up. Layher ALLROUND Scaffolding allowed for the build to take place during normal operating hours, at ground level, and to be lifted into place by crane.

The structural capabilities of the Layher system allowed for self-support of the main scaffold from 2 cantilevered bays resting on the outer ROM beams. Once positioned on the beams access was installed allowing Linkforce tradesmen to commence work within one hour of the shut commencing. The result of using the Layher ALLROUND System was one full shift gained on the ROM bin, a critical area of the shutdown.

Thank you to Liam McGeever of Linkforce for use of these photos.]]>Thu, 26 Jul 2012 20:15:00 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/nitro-circus-live-tour.html layher.com.au/scaffold/nitro-circus-live-tour.html

Five Australian cities recently hosted the Nitro Circus. To perform the impressive aerial manoeuvres on BMX and Motocross bikes they required an equally impressive Jump. Trevor Brooks from Humps, Bumps and Jumps designed this ramp using Layher ALLROUND scaffolding substructure provided by Clifton Productions, Layher Event decks and specially made event transoms to create the 44% pitch required. The ramp has now been packed and shipped to Europe where it will continue to tour with the Nitro Circus.

Thanks to Trevor Brooks from Humps, Bumps and Jumps for the use of the photos.]]>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 18:26:00 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/port-waratah-coal-services-terminal.html layher.com.au/scaffold/port-waratah-coal-services-terminal.html

A coal loader at the Port Waratah Coal Services Terminal recently underwent an outage for painting and repairs. Layher ALLROUND scaffolding was used for the top boom cantilever, underside catch platform as well as this independently hung scaffold which allowed the chute for the loader to be removed and lowered to a barge below.

The scaffolding, which was installed by Diversified Mining Services with the support of PC Scaffolding, was partly prefabricated on the ground and craned into position saving the outage valuable lost time. Richard Mackay Operations Manager for Diversified Mining Services said “The innovative design of the Layher system was a huge success. I am glad that we decided to use it and we will be definitely going that way again.”

Thank you to PC Scaffolding and Diversified Mining Services for use of these photos.]]>Thu, 05 Jul 2012 18:58:00 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/outstanding-stadium-propping.html layher.com.au/scaffold/outstanding-stadium-propping.html

The 100m free-span roof truss of the new WIN Stadium Grandstand in Wollongong had to be rectified. Active Platforms designed this propping solution incorporating Layher ALLROUND heavy duty base jacks and collars, to support the truss during removal and replacement.

The propping towers were designed to work in both tension and compression and additional inclined props were required to support the underside of the grandstand. Active Platforms’ Senior Design Engineer, Owen McGuigan said “Supporting the 100T truss 18m high and in such a wind exposed location presented significant technical challenges. The project had to be completed to a very tight program and with a lot of attention from the media”.

Thank you to Brian Whelan of Active Platforms for use of these photos.]]>Thu, 28 Jun 2012 19:38:00 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/alphasafe-pipe-bridge.html layher.com.au/scaffold/alphasafe-pipe-bridge.html

Alphasafe has been the sole scaffold contractor on site to Metso paper during construction of the Amcor B9 project. This pipe bridge scaffold was over 120 meters long and provided vital connections for services between the old and new mill. The scaffold also had a cantilevered section, 25m suspended and a 30m hung section. The scaffold was constructed over 4 days using an advanced guardrail technique meaning no harnesses were required.

Mechanical Installation Project Manager, Ian Whalley of Metso Paper (ANZ) Pty Ltd, said "With the experience of the onsite personnel and the backup of the Layher engineering team, and product, they have been able to provide scaffold to overcome difficult installation issues. The Layher product stood out on its own when we were selecting a scaffolding contractor, as it provided us with an engineered system able to achieve results not provided by standard scaffolding systems.”

Thank you to Robert Ryan of Alphasafe for use of these photos.]]>Thu, 21 Jun 2012 19:05:00 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/handa-opera-on-sydney-harbour.html layher.com.au/scaffold/handa-opera-on-sydney-harbour.html

The iconic Fleet Steps at Mrs Macquarie’s chair on spectacular Sydney Harbour was recently transformed into an ambitious 3,000 seat open air venue for Opera Australia’s production of La Traviata. As well as the impressive 620m² Southern Hospitality Stand, Clifton Productions had to supply 14 sets of Building Code compliant Public Access Stairs for the 3,000 patrons to access the grandstand and hospitality pavilions at the event. Constructed using 90 sets of 750 stringers and guardrails with child protection, every set of stairs had to fit within the tight dimensions of the steel and grandstand structures. Without the flexibility of the Layher Allround system Opera Australia’s other option would have been to fabricate stairs for the project. The event exceeded all expectations and Opera Australia have already announced Carmen as the must see event of 2013.

Thank you to Jeremy Fleming of Clifton Productions for the use of these photos.]]>Thu, 14 Jun 2012 18:49:00 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/suspended-stair-by-cge-hire.html layher.com.au/scaffold/suspended-stair-by-cge-hire.html

CGE Hire was engaged by one of the country’s largest infrastructure projects for the design and supply of this suspended Layher Allround stair solution. The main scaffold stair tower was erected by CGE Hire in-situ. The bridge including an underslung stair way was built safely on the ground in one piece then craned into position. The other end of the bridge sat on an elevated walkway from the crib rooms.

John Onley of CGE Hire said other parts of the project installations also went smoothly, “with Layher’s flexibility and bay sizes we were able to install modular staging which would have been impossible with older systems. We were able to prefab scaffold 2.5 x 2.5 towers up ten meters high lying on their side in the yard, have them fitted with the lighting etc, then stand and insert into the cell areas by crane. They were removed and dismantled the same way. To build them insitu would have presented some very difficult situations, especially from an OH&S perspective. Rescue would have been extremely difficult.”

Thank you to John Onley of CGE Hire for the use of this photo.]]>Thu, 07 Jun 2012 18:33:00 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/scaffrites-25m-bridge-span.html layher.com.au/scaffold/scaffrites-25m-bridge-span.html

Scaffrite Industrial scaffolding were invited to submit a tender for the Bridge at Berrima Colliery which supports the conveyor and dolly car. The Bridge which had been in service since the 1960’s required repairs including blasting and painting. Consideration regarding a safe scaffolding erection methodology, efficient material handling and the need for an unsupported span lead to Scaffrite using Layher ALLROUND scaffolding for the project. Scaffrite were able to utilise the load bearing capacity of ALLROUND diagonal braces to create cantilevered platforms.

Starting from one side of the bridge and using temporary supports during the scaffold erection, a free span of 25m was achieved. The 8m wide working platform was also stepped to create a deck suitable for the work intended and the required encapsulation. Heavy duty loading bays and access towers were also incorporated into the design to allow for efficient transportation of materials during erection. Using Layher ALLROUND for the first time Scaffrite were able to complete this challenging project on schedule.

Thank you to Mark Payer of Scaffrite Industrial Scaffolding for use of this photo.]]>Thu, 31 May 2012 19:32:00 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/thiess-hunter-expressway.html layher.com.au/scaffold/thiess-hunter-expressway.html

Hunter Expressway is 40km of dual carriageway between F3 Freeway to Branxton in the Hunter Valley, NSW. The eastern 13km section is being built by an alliance, comprising Roads and Maritime Services, Thiess, Parsons Brinckerhoff and Hyder Consulting. Alliance partner, Thiess and sub-alliance partner VSL required a stretcher stair solution that could be erected, dismantled and relocated via a crane.

The use of Layher Allround 9 step stringers allowed erection in 2m increments and the scaffold has been designed to be erected in 4 and 8 metre modules. Sam Chaud, project engineer reported "we were able to do a 26m high pier in three and a half days and the scaffold kept up with the pier erection". Todd Gibson leading hand scaffolder said "The scaffold remained square and level during the lifts - it was easy".

Thank you to Sam Chaud and Todd Gibson of Thiess Hunter for use of these photos.]]>Thu, 24 May 2012 18:48:00 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/world-championship-yacht-marquee.html layher.com.au/scaffold/world-championship-yacht-marquee.html

Celtic Scaffolding erected this VIP viewing platform and hospitality support structure at the Perth ISAP World Yacht Racing Championships. The 40m long x 18m wide x 4-5m deck height included a 6m truss out over storm wall and took 5 scaffolders, 5 days to erect.

Meeting special requirements of 5kN per m² loading for patrons and for the scaffold to withstand wind loading to the marquee (supplied by Pederson Hire, Perth) the structure also included two public load rated stair access towers and Layher event handrails to all elevations.

Thank you to Damian Beausang of Celtic Scaffolding for use of these photos.]]>Fri, 17 May 2012 20:43:00 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/wardell-bridge.html layher.com.au/scaffold/wardell-bridge.html

PC Scaffolding and Rigging have been engaged to undertake scaffolding work at Wardell Bridge on the NSW North Coast for blasting and painting work. Being a Lifting Span bridge the task of scaffolding both towers and the underside using a suspended platform was challenging.

The design had to conform to weight restrictions as well as maintain access in and around the supporting steel structure. This was achieved using deck to deck and deck to ledger transoms. The design minimised the need for tube and coupler.

Thank you to Neil Hughes of PC Scaffolding and Rigging for the use of this photo.]]>Fri, 11 May 2012 18:18:00 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/santos-scaffolds-port-bonython-jetty.html layher.com.au/scaffold/santos-scaffolds-port-bonython-jetty.html

Port Bonython Jetty, which is owned by the state government, is a 2.4km long jetty making it the largest in South Australia. The loading facilities at the jetty are operated by Santos. Caledonia Scaffolding built this hanging scaffold on Port Bonython jetty for cable tray installation. During the build Caledonia used 8m long Layher aluminium beams.

Caledonia’s use of the beams reduced the amount of tube and fittings required for the job and being light and easy to use reduced manual handling issues associated with traditional heavier steel beams. Caledonia Scaffolding will be carrying out further works at Port Bonython Jetty as part of the DTEI’s jetty refurbishment.

Thank you to David Stephen, General Manager of Caledonia Scaffolding Services for use of this photo.]]>Thu, 03 May 2012 21:00:00 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/instant-success-with-craneable-scaffold.html layher.com.au/scaffold/instant-success-with-craneable-scaffold.html

This recladding and reroofing project, at CBH Kwinana West Australia, has been ongoing for a period of 14 months. Layher Scaffolding is approximately 70 metres long, sits 40 metres above ground and rests on top of grain silos. A 250 tonne crane is required to lower the scaffold down in 15 metre sections and then repositioned. Layher Allround was the perfect choice, being quick to erect and very stable under lift conditions.

The complete relocation taking approx 10 hours for a 3 man scaffold team and crane crew, with at least 2 hours spent installing anchors to silo concrete slab. Being right on the coast and subject to strong winds from time to time, design was critical and the Layher design team provided drawings and support that enabled our team to exceed all client expectations.

Thank you to Murray McLean of Instant Scaffolds for the use of this photo.]]>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:05:08 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/scaffold-supporting-building-facade.html layher.com.au/scaffold/scaffold-supporting-building-facade.html

The Façade Retention project of the MLT Building in Gore was done by Glen Brazier in Brazier’s Invercargill office. Whilst the internal structures of the building were entirely removed the Layher Allround scaffold is supporting the heritage façade.

A lot of problems had to be solved with public access and protection, working within 4m of live power lines and using the carparks for pedestrian access. There are over 45,000kg of counterweight to stabilize the scaffold and make it free-standing.

Thank you to Shane Brazier of Brazier Scaffolding for use of these photos.]]>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:32:08 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/power-blasting-cairns-naval-base.html layher.com.au/scaffold/power-blasting-cairns-naval-base.html

Allround Access Pty Ltd, with the support of Layher Australia, designed and supplied this access solution for Power Blasting Pty Ltd for a covered berth at HMAS Cairns, North Queensland.

The choice of Layher Allround Scaffolding was deliberate as it was the only scaffolding that addressed the safety requirements demanded by the Australian NAVY. With the threat of Cyclone Yasi the scaffold was certified by local engineer EDMS to withstand a wind force of 306kmph (CAT 5 plus wind loading) with all boards in place.

The scaffold needed to bridge the entrance of the berth to allow access in case of an emergency. Starting independently from both sides, the construction of the scaffold was continuously monitored until the two spurs married. The connection at the centre of the 23 m free span was simple with only a 20 mm sag and 10 mm creep, demonstrating the precision engineering of the Layher Allround scaffold and the expertise of Allround Access Pty Ltd (a first time Layher user).

Mick Power of Power Blasting Pty Ltd said it was “an outstanding performance with an outstanding product”.

Thanks to Mick Power, Tom and Ian Sanderson and the Australian Navy for the use of these photos.]]>Mon, 30 May 2011 20:03:08 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/mobile-suspended-bridge-scaffold.html layher.com.au/scaffold/mobile-suspended-bridge-scaffold.html

BMD Constructions required a specialised access solution for a new bridge being constructed in Canberra, Australia. The consulting engineers contacted Layher Scaffolding to see if a mobile, counterweighted dropped scaffold was possible for installation of screens to the bridge.

The concept was then taken up by Brian Whelan and Active Platforms who engineered and installed the scaffold with the use of a crane in less than one day.

Thank you to Brian Whelan and Mark Mitchell of Active Platforms for use of these photos.]]>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 23:21:08 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/overhead-site-office.html layher.com.au/scaffold/overhead-site-office.html

Arrow International asked Scafit to design a gantry to provide both public protection and a platform for their site sheds during the construction of the Te Aro Towers apartment complex in Taranaki Street, Wellington. The gantry solution also included a loading bay and site boundary.

There were significant challenges with wind loadings as the gantry needed to be self supporting and could not be tied to the building structure until piling was complete. Andy Rich commented "the Scafit team delivered and Arrow International was impressed by the versatility, safety and loading capabilities of the Layher Allround system".

Thank you to Andy Rich of Scafit for the use of these photos.]]>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:06:08 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/acrow-industrial-roof.html layher.com.au/scaffold/acrow-industrial-roof.html

Acrow Formwork & Scaffolding, through their newly created industrial division, built this roof from Layher aluminium lattice girders to be used on a blasting and painting project at Kooragang Island, NSW. The decision to build the roof on the ground by Brian Trkulja and craned into position was a much safer solution for a job of this scale.

Brian said, "Everyone was amazed when we lifted the roof in to position particularly at how little the Layher lattice girder deflected when under load."

Thank you to Brian Trkulja and John Mullan of Acrow Newcastle for use of these photos.]]>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 21:56:08 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/professional-scaffolding-engineers.html layher.com.au/scaffold/professional-scaffolding-engineers.html

Geeves Scaffolding took up the challenge of erecting this facade structure at The Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand House in Wellington. Use of a swinging stage was not possible due to the sloping glass roof at the top the elevation and to complicate matters the scaffold could not block the busy building entrance.

Tim Geeves solution was to use Layher Aluminium Beams and diagonal braces to span the entrance and five car parking spaces at the base of the facade. This helped minimise any disruption for the client and showcased the strength and versatility of the Layher Allround system.

Thank you to Tim Geeves of Geeves Scaffolding for the use of this photo.]]>Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:56:08 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/stereosonic-stage-australia.html layher.com.au/scaffold/stereosonic-stage-australia.html

Clifton Productions recently erected this 350 square metre Layher stage for the Stereosonic dance music festival in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

The Layher EV stage design included cladded PA towers built from Layher’s Allround modular system (substructure for the EV stage). The Layher towers ranged in heights up to 12 metres and were supported by buttress bays and counterweight blocks.

Due to the tight lead times and the size of the stage a portion of the event decks and transoms were airfreighted from Germany. The stage was erected over 2 days by a crew of 8 guys who impressed the event manager with the speed, flexibility and safety features of the Layher EV and Allround modular system.

Thank you to Aaron Humber and Warren Maher from Clifton Productions for the use of these photos.]]>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:19:08 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/network-rail-pedestrian-bridge.html layher.com.au/scaffold/network-rail-pedestrian-bridge.html

Layher Scaffolding were called upon to provide temporary access for passengers using a Network Rail station in the UK. The pedestrian bridge was erected in one weekend without the use of a crane and uses Layher Allround and the new Layher Allround Bridging System.

Layher Protect was fixed to the inside of the bridge to prevent objects from being dropped onto the railway tracks below. This successful temporary access solution will be used whilst the permanent bridge, a very old Victorian bridge is dismantled, repaired and cleaned, then re-built.

Thank you to Sean Pike of Layher UK for the use of these photos.]]>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 23:39:08 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/mobile-scaffold-gantry-tunnel.html layher.com.au/scaffold/mobile-scaffold-gantry-tunnel.html

Layher in co-operation with Bluey Technologies supplied to Thiess John Holland on the Brisbane Airport Link, Australia’s largest road infrastructure project ($4.8bil), two mobile scaffold access gantries for the installation of tunnel sheet membrane and concrete lining steel reinforcement.

The access gantries where assembled by Celtic Scaffolding on electric driven steel frame wheel bogies travelling on rail. Scaffold frame gantries where decided to be most desirable as they provide the greatest flexibility for modification with expected tunnel profile changes and allowed assembly in very short time to prevent any undue delays for construction traffic access within the tunnel with the ongoing excavation activities during the assembly of the gantry frames. The project is scheduled for completion in 2012.

Thanks to Jason Palise Projects Manager Bluey Technologies P/L for the photos.]]>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:55:08 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/goeltzsch-valley-bridge.html layher.com.au/scaffold/goeltzsch-valley-bridge.html

A gigantic Layher scaffolding adorns the much frequented Goeltzsch valley railway bridge in Germany. At a height of 78 metres, the 574 metres long bridge, with four rows of arches, has spanned the tributary to the White Elster river since 1851.

The assembly of the 18,000 square metres of scaffolding was founded on projections of the pillars. However, as in the area of the abutments there was no solid ground, the scaffolders used steel beams which they placed on Allround heavy-duty supports. Four Allround standards were bundled by means of twin wedge couplers and combined into this heavy-duty support – a very efficient solution thanks to standard parts.

Layher Allround was the preferred system not only for its high load capacity, but also because it could be assembled according to a tight schedule - thanks to material-saving and quick assembly as well as highly efficient logistics.

Thank you to Layher Germany for the use of these photos.]]>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 20:16:08 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/pre-cast-scaffold-cantilever.html layher.com.au/scaffold/pre-cast-scaffold-cantilever.html

Scaffolding was required around the stairwell of Adelaide Hospital, South Australia to complete external finishes. Due to the fact the stairwell was constructed of pre-cast panels and built adjacent to boundary line buildings TLT Access used Layher Allround to construct this encapsulated solution.

Comprising of 2.57 x 1.09 bays installed on supported slims Matty Witana used Crane, man cages and his extensive Layher experience to install this cantilever in a single 10 hour shift.

The scaffold had to marry up with previously erected Allround bays. After pre-setting the u-head jacks and some last minute adjustments only a 5mm height difference between the two scaffolds remained.

Thanks to Matty Witana and James Tekeu Paitai of TLT Access for use of these photos.]]>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 21:15:08 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/exclusively-layher.html layher.com.au/scaffold/exclusively-layher.html

PC Scaffolding & Rigging erected Layher scaffold around this 1920s apartment block in Sydney’s CBD. The 4000m², 40m high scaffold was decked every 2m on a single standard and a full height stretcher stair.

The Astor, an exclusive apartment block on Macquarie Street, is one of Australia’s earliest concrete framed skyscrapers and required a much needed façade refurbishment. RM Watson Pty Ltd called upon PC Scaffolding to quickly erect a safe façade scaffold.

Neil Hughes, of PC Scaffolding said "Not one tube or coupler was used throughout the entire job and no ledgers were used at deck level, which saved on labour, transport and scaffold costs. We found the special Layher components such as ledger consoles, gap decks and adjustable decks very useful."

Thank you to Neil Hughes of PC Scaffolding for the use of these photos.]]>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 10:30:08 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/extra-weeks-hire.html layher.com.au/scaffold/extra-weeks-hire.html

Clifton Productions were contacted to provide this access stair and stage for the AFL Grand Final at the MCG. The stage, constructed of Layher Allround Scaffolding and Events Decks, was used for the Channel 7 broadcast and match day entertainment which featured the legendary INXS.

Aaron Humber from Clifton Productions said "We use Layher because of its versatility to fit in tight spaces. The Layher Event Decks offer high loadings required for entertainment stages."

Due to St Kilda and Collingwood playing to a draw the stage will now remain in situ for another week for the rematch.

Thank you to Aaron Humber of Clifton Productions for the use of these photos.]]>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:42:08 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/rent-scaffolding-set.html layher.com.au/scaffold/rent-scaffolding-set.html

Camelspace designed and supplied the theatrical stage set for the recent Auckland Music Theatre production of Rent at the Civic Theatre, Auckland.

Building on the existing stage, Camelspace constructed the three landings Rent set using Layher Allround Scaffolding, which incorporated platform stairs and guardrails. Rent is a revolutionary modern rock opera, updating Puccini’s classic "La Boheme", and is widely considered the greatest rock musical of modern times.

Thank you to Colin Liddell (Events Manager) of Camelspace for the use of these photos.]]>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 14:26:08 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/boarding-final-call.html layher.com.au/scaffold/boarding-final-call.html

Total Access recently erected a 30m by 40m birdcage scaffold for Hawkins Construction at the Auckland International Airport expansion project. The $30m development of the new departures area includes construction of new landside facilities, new emigration facilities with associated offices for Joint Border Agencies.

The 844m sq scaffold platform was built using thirty-five 6m lattice girders and multiple cantilevered bays which allowed sub contractors to work overhead to install detailed steel beams and roof structure strengthening to accomodate a new ceiling feature. All this work could be carried out while providing uninterrupted safe public access to departure gates.

Thank you to Harley Taylor of Total Access for the use of these photos.]]>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:43:08 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/industrial-bridging-truss-system.html layher.com.au/scaffold/industrial-bridging-truss-system.html

Dixon Scaffolding were appointed by the Electricity Alliance East – a partnership between the National Grid UK and Balfour Beatty – to provide access above a live road used by all the goods vehicles entering the Drax Power Station complex.

The Layher Bridging Truss System design, allowed the 18.5m span section to be assembled at ground level and then craned into position. "We were given permission to close the road for six hours overnight but in reality we needed only four," says Dixon Scaffolding Managing Director, Lee Dixon, "which compares dramatically to a ‘traditional’ tube and fitting approach which, we anticipate, could have required continuous closure for some 24 hours."

The Drax site has also been the location for scaffolding contractor Deborah Services Ltd to make extensive use of Layher modular systems over a six-year period for the ongoing maintenance of six boiler units undertaken by Doosan Babcock Energy.]]>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:43:08 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/public-access-stairs.html layher.com.au/scaffold/public-access-stairs.html

Layher Scaffolding were approached by Contexx to supply emergency egress stairs to an elevated display suite for an up coming high-rise apartment block in Melbourne, Victoria.

Contexx Project Manager, Luke Stambolis said "Contexx found that Layher provided the only readily available scaffold stair product that entirely conforms to Building Code of Australia requirements for public use.

"Our client and architect were also impressed with the system being very neat and presentable and its ability to fit in to this high-spec marketing suite and public arena."]]>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:43:08 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/scaffold-with-a-view.html layher.com.au/scaffold/scaffold-with-a-view.html

Built entirely of Layher Aluminium Allround, Alphasafe erected this access scaffold for Higgins Coatings workers to paint and maintain the pedestrian bridge on Kirribilli’s prime harbour edge. Building on the cliff face with one of Sydney’s most spectacular harbour views proved no challenge for the boys and their ultra-light yet heavy duty aluminium gear.

Mike from Alphasafe said, "you could certainly work in worse places, and you could certainly find worse gear to use. Man do we love that ali, we wouldn’t use anything else!"

Thank you to Mike Haslam of Alphasafe for the use of this photo.]]>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:12:08 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/scaffolding-rob-roy-hotel.html layher.com.au/scaffold/scaffolding-rob-roy-hotel.html

The Victoria Park Tunnel project joined forces with Camelspace to help move the historic Rob Roy Hotel in Auckland. The hotel is a two-storey unreinforced masonry structure built in 1885-86 and lies in the path of the three lane motorway tunnel. The project is being delivered by the Victoria Park Alliance, comprising the NZTA, Fletcher Construction, Beca Infrastructure, Higgins, and Parsons Brinkerhoff.

Camelspace erected Layher Scaffolding around the perimeter of the 124 year old brick building allowing easy access for engineers to carry out strengthening work prior to the structure being moved.

Thank you to Camelspace and Bryce Irving of the Fletcher Construction Company for the use of this photo.]]>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:12:08 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/scaffold-suspended-off-bridge.html layher.com.au/scaffold/scaffold-suspended-off-bridge.html

PC Scaffolding were contracted by TBS Contract Services for the Network Alliance to build suspended scaffolds for the refurbishment of this heritage-listed bridge. Layher’s aluminium beams provided an efficient method of erection and also the required strength.

Mick Pitter, Site Manager for TBS Contract Services said, "Throughout the Como Bridge refurbishment PC Scaffolding were professional in all aspects of the scaffolding contract from knowledge of the Layher Scaffold System through to their dedication to safety at all times. To attempt doing the scaffold out of any other scaffold system would have added many man hours on to the job. By PC Scaffolding using the Layher Scaffold they were able to provide a quality product on time to accommodate our time table and assist in the completion of the project."

Thank you to Neil Hughes of PC Scaffolding for the use of this photo.]]>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:53:08 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/eggcellent-access.html layher.com.au/scaffold/eggcellent-access.html

Celtic Scaffolding’s eggonaut scaffolders provided this eggcellent stair access to this sludge digester at Woodman’s Point, WA, for Thiess Black & Veatch, who needed access to post tensioning works. Layher Allround enabled the stairs to fit snugly around the curve of the sludge digester. Well done to Scaffold Supervisor Dave Adams and his crew for their works on the project.

Thanks to Thiess Black & Veatch for this photo.]]>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:18:08 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/scaffolding-seaview-marina.html layher.com.au/scaffold/scaffolding-seaview-marina.html

Seaview Marina is Wellington's newest and fastest developing marina, situated on Wellington Harbour opposite Layher’s New Zealand office.

Scafit have been busy providing the scaffolding for the marina development, which is being extended for vessels 20 metres down to trailer boats, with new hardstand facilities and a service centre for both commercial and pleasure craft.

Thank you to David Crowley of Scafit for the use of these photos.]]>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:33:08 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/maternity-hospital-temporary-roof.html layher.com.au/scaffold/maternity-hospital-temporary-roof.html

Camelspace provided the Birth Care Midwifery and Maternity Hospital in Auckland with a watertight Layher Keder roof while the existing roof was being removed and an extra storey built. The 15m wide, 25m long and 14m high temporary roof allowed the centre to continue caring for mothers and their babies throughout the construction period.

Thank you to Mick Spratling and Phil McConchie of Camelspace for the use of these photos.]]>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:15:08 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/stockton-mine-scaffold.html layher.com.au/scaffold/stockton-mine-scaffold.html

Stockton Mine owned by Solid Energy NZ Ltd, on the west coast of the South Island, is New Zealand’s largest opencast coalmine, and has been the site of coal extraction since the late 1870s. The mine was extended last year with a $100m redevelopment programme to extend the life of the mine.

Nayland Scaffold were contracted to scaffold the existing coal receiving bin at Stockton Mine, while working on another project at the mine. This building was reroofed and the cladding on the rear wall replaced. "It took four guys three days to build the scaffold, including a 13m access bridge, from an existing roadway for easier access," said Jonny Benbow, Scaffold Manager, Nayland Scaffold & Crane. The scaffold was also used to gain access to the inside of the building for repair work.

Thank you to Jonny Benbow, Scaffold Manager, Nayland Scaffold & Crane for the use of this photo.]]>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:09:08 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/mining-truck-stop.html layher.com.au/scaffold/mining-truck-stop.html

Layher Chile recently designed an enormous 20m high temporary structure as a truck maintenance shop for a copper mine. The truck shop, which needs to be moved every 3-5 years as mining progresses, is designed to house Caterpillar mining trucks which weigh 623 tonnes each (and cost a mere US$3.4m each).

Layher provided a solution using the Layher cassette roof system with an Allround substructure providing entrances for eight megatrucks. To provide a structure of sufficient size, 200t of cassette roof and 400t of Layher Allround were used, with the scaffolds being preassembled and craned into position. The structure was designed for a snow load of 62.5kg/m² and for winds up to 160kph by setting the base standards in concrete footing.

Thank you to Layher Chile for these photos.]]>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 11:18:11 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/megayacht-temporary-roof.html layher.com.au/scaffold/megayacht-temporary-roof.html

An 85m long seaworthy mega yacht was built recently in the Oceanco shipyard in the Netherlands. The customer opted for an entire dock closed off with a temporary roof as weather protection, achieved with a Layher steel cassette roof.

The Allround substructure was built on a large base with a ballast of 360 tons for stability. Access to the dock was created by a moving section of the roof, using electric motors and a rail system.

Thank you to Layher Netherlands for these photos.]]>Fri, 28 May 2010 15:38:11 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/power-substation-scaffold.html layher.com.au/scaffold/power-substation-scaffold.html

Upright Access have an ongoing project inside the live switch yard that governs all the power coming into Auckland, New Zealand. Layher Allround scaffolding and Keder sheeting are being used for this project. Due to the very strict safety guidelines, uplift was prevented by ties and concrete blocks on every other standard on both sides.

"They are installing cabling up to new poles and required fully encapsulated structures 10m long 4.5m wide and 8m & 12m high," said Mick Curran, Director of Upright Access. "The main problem was working so close to the high power lines but we managed to erect them with minimal disruptions."

Thanks to Mick Curran of Upright Access Systems for this photo.]]>Fri, 21 May 2010 14:36:11 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold/harbour-crossing-falsework.html layher.com.au/scaffold/harbour-crossing-falsework.html

Camelspace were called upon to provide propping on the Manukau Harbour Crossing project in Auckland for the Beachcroft Road over-bridge. They chose Layher Allround for their solution as it not only provided the loadings required but also the ability to build the stair access, working platforms and edge protection all off the same structure.

Susan Temple, Layher’s senior engineer, based the initial design upon preliminary information then amended it close to erection to account for site conditions. Layher worked closely with Camelspace to utilise their existing stock where possible, producing an efficient design incorporating pour sequences, ground conditions and access requirements.

Thank you to Mick Spratling and Phil McConchie of Camelspace for the use of these photos.]]>Mon, 17 May 2010 13:12:11 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/bauma-2010-scaffold-new-products.html layher.com.au/bauma-2010-scaffold-new-products.html

A record number of people visited the Layher stand at Bauma 2010 despite the disruption caused by the volcano in Iceland.
Layher showcased its new products, including:

• Allround Bridging System
• Allround Falsework Tower
• Castor Attachment
• Allround Star Frame HS109
• Scaffolding Construction Hoist
• ...and many more

Learn more...

]]>Mon, 10 May 2010 12:08:01 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-project-bondi-bowlarama.html layher.com.au/scaffold-project-bondi-bowlarama.html

Bowlarama was a skateboard competition event staged recently at the famous Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. This event involved the construction of grandstand seating for spectators, plus platforms for judges and media crews and equipment. Approximately 30,000 people watched the event during the course of the weekend.

Structural designer Harry Hill chose Layher Allround scaffolding because of its flexibility and due to the fact that it met the load-bearing capabilities of 5kpa required for use by the public.

Thank you to Harry Hill of Synchronicity Events for the use of this photo.]]>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:08:01 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-project-layher-boot-camp.html layher.com.au/scaffold-project-layher-boot-camp.html

Jeremy Fleming, our Australian National Manager Sales and Technical and a keen early morning Boot Camp attendee, designed a portable frame that can be quickly and easily erected for exercising outdoors.

Dubbed "The Cage" it has been taken on by the Original Bootcamp, the company that he has been training with. Having recently trialed it at their Instructor Academy to rave reviews, Original Bootcamp have now included it in the list of equipment that their franchises must have (there are 45 franchises across Australia, and Malaysia is having their first 2 sets delivered from Singapore next week).

If you wish to erect your own Cage, please contact Jeremy for more information on the components required, and a demonstration of the appropriate exercises.

Thanks to Jeremy Fleming of Layher Pty Ltd for the use of these photos.]]>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 10:38:01 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-project-allround-scaffolding-star.html layher.com.au/scaffold-project-allround-scaffolding-star.html

Air New Zealand wanted to update the access for their fleet of Airbus A320s. When in hangar Air New Zealand’s Engineers need access to be quickly and safely installed so they can get to work as soon as possible and ensure they are back flying within the 20 day turn around. Hirepool Access (subcontractor) approached Layher to design a mobile scaffold that could be installed quickly around the wing props and which also addressed safety concerns e.g. trip hazards.

Thank you to Air New Zealand and Hirepool Access for the use of these photos.]]>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:37:01 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-project-alumina-refinery-training.html layher.com.au/scaffold-project-alumina-refinery-training.html

Cape scaffolders at an alumina refinery recently received training in Layher Allround scaffolding, and were pleased with Allround's capabilities and the reduction in labour time. Because of the caustic environment aluminium is not allowed on site, hence no aluminium access decks or stairs could be used. They built a 6m cantilever (with plenty of counterweight) just to show off a little and they kept it up for a few days to show the next incoming crews.

Thank you to Reg Thomson, Cape Scaffolding Superintendent for the use of these photos.]]>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 11:50:01 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-project-warragambah-dam-spillway-scaffold.html layher.com.au/scaffold-project-warragambah-dam-spillway-scaffold.html

It was said that there would be a great deal of difficulty building this scaffold. So when the Layher design team and PC Scaffolding came up with this solution for Geotech's major under bridge upgrade, they were impressed.

By progressively cantilevering and fixing to the underside of the bridge PC Scaffolding were able to create a solid working platform to access all areas.

Thanks to Savas Yucel from PC Scaffolding and George Salvenmoser from Geotech for the use of these photos.]]>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:39:01 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-project-beam-me-up.html layher.com.au/scaffold-project-beam-me-up.html

ECB Scaffolding used a 32m x 32m grid of 750mm deep Layher aluminium beams to ensure no scaffold touched the upper roof section during the installation of the helideck on the Princess Alexandra Hospital Redevelopment in Brisbane.

The beams were only supported in nine positions and then cantilevered out, ranging in size from 3m to 5.5m, in all directions to pick up the mass of scaffold. The $88m development will triple the size of the existing emergency department at the hospital and provide 41,800m² of new and upgraded space.

Director Scott Wallace said ECB's experience using Layher aluminium beams on other projects enabled them to build the scaffold in a way that the client wanted and not just the way that suited the scaffold companies.

Thanks to John Madison, Scott Wallace and Campbell Beattie of ECB Scaffolding for these photos.]]>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:39:01 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-project-bovis-training-day.html layher.com.au/scaffold-project-bovis-training-day.html

PC Scaffolding & Rigging recently demonstrated Layher Allround to Bovis Lend Lease Site Managers and Site Foremen, including propping, stair systems, temporary roofs, facades around curved structures, ramps and cantilevers. With Layher scaffolding, even complex spanning walkway scaffolds can be lifted safely and efficiently by crane. The focus was on safety with the various inherent safety features of the Layher Allround system as well as the Layher Advance Guardrail.

Robert McDermott of Bovis Lend Lease said, "we were all very impressed with the capabilities of the Layher system including crane lifting the bridge and stairs. The feedback from our Site Managers and EH&S Managers was very positive."

Thank you to Savas Yucel of PC Scaffolding for the use of these photos.]]>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:45:01 +1300 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-project-cantilevered-facade.html layher.com.au/scaffold-project-cantilevered-facade.html

On a Bovis Lend Lease site in Sydney's busy George Street, Active Platforms have built a façade scaffold with a difference. The façade scaffold is 14m wide x 18m high and is supported on twin 750 lattice girders cantilevered off a birdcage scaffold in the atrium and extending out over the construction zone in the heart of the CBD.

The scaffold was pre-assembled in 4m high sections which were then craned into position. The structural capacity of the Layher lattice girders and the capability to install pre-assembled scaffold modules using the crane allowed the scaffold to be erected during normal hours with no interruption to traffic or risk to the public.

Thanks to Brian Whelan of Active Platforms for these photos.]]>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:10:01 +1300 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-project-swan-brewery-birdcage.html layher.com.au/scaffold-project-swan-brewery-birdcage.html

The award-winning (Champion Australasian Brewery 2004) Swan Brewery in Perth, originally established in 1857 and now part of the Lion Nathan group, is being upgraded. A new, more efficient vessel, a "Louter Tun", is being installed, made by Krone in Germany, so they can brew a greater variety of beverages, including the local beers Emu and Swan and national brands Tooheys and Hahn that they already brew. The photo shows the scaffold erected by Instant WA, prior to the roof being removed for the removal of the 8.4m brew kettle.

A total of 7 tonne of Layher scaffolding was used on the job. The centre trusses are up to 5 and 6 bays wide, supported at the corners by 4 X 1.09m towers constructed from Layher Allround scaffolding.

Thank you to Brett McLean of Instant Scaffolds for the use of these photos.]]>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:07:01 +1300 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-project-double-cantilever-with-drop.html layher.com.au/scaffold-project-double-cantilever-with-drop.html

Key Scaffolding had the challenge of scaffolding this intricate building for a local painting contractor. Using Layher scaffolding with its components such as spigots with half-coupler, and rigid, swivel and twin wedge couplers proved very handy for such a brain teasing job!

By the time the scaffold was handed over the scaffolders had a structure that was suspended from rostrums on the roof and with propped bays under the balcony. It then cantilevered in multiple directions and around a corner where it picked up another drop scaffold with Layher 8m aluminium beams. All this was done by five men in two days between the recent rain periods.

Thank you to Peter Lazer, Managing Director of Key Scaffolding for the use of this photo.]]>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:07:01 +1300 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-project-stadium-propping.html layher.com.au/scaffold-project-stadium-propping.html

Brazier Scaffolding were asked to construct four Layher propping scaffolds on the North Stand at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin. The scaffolds served three functions: Be able to take a raker beam weight of 40 tonnes, Provide access to scaffold on the site, Provide a working platform for the stitching of the beams. "We erected four of these towers which we made craneable to save time in labour due to a very tight construction programme," said Shane Brazier, Director Brazier Scaffolding.

Thank you to Shane Brazier of Brazier Scaffolding for use of this photo.]]>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:54:01 +1300 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-project-taupo-cycle-challenge-bridge.html layher.com.au/scaffold-project-taupo-cycle-challenge-bridge.html

Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge asked Euro Scaffolds to construct a bridge over State Highway 1 to enable the mountain bikers to return to their finish line. Last year the 300 or so riders racing to the finish had to negotiate their way through the traffic at the main round-about in town.

The bridge was built the day before the event with the centre section craned in at 5.30am. Despite initial beliefs that the road would need to be closed for some time, this operation took less than 2 minutes with minimum delay to traffic.

Thank you to Hugh Laity of Euro Scaffolds for the use of these photos.]]>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:29:01 +1300 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-project-temporary-pedestrian-bridge.html layher.com.au/scaffold-project-temporary-pedestrian-bridge.html

When Hawkins Infrastructure and the Waitakere City Council required a pedestrian bridge over the tracks at Sturges Road rail station in Auckland during the road-bridge replacement project, Camelspace were appointed for the works.

On-Track's consulting engineers, concerned about the risks associated with such a critical structure positioned above their track and rolling stock, asked for a physical load test to be performed in addition to Layher's component load tables and Camelspace's own engineering calculations.

A 1:1 scale replica of the bridge was built and 1.5 x the SWL loaded onto it, a total of 24 tonnes. Needless to say the bridge held with only 45mm of deflection measured at the centre of an 18m unsupported span.

Thank you to Mick Spratling and Phil McConchie of Camelspace for the use of these photos.]]>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:18:01 +1300 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-project-gimme-shelter.html layher.com.au/scaffold-project-gimme-shelter.html

This house in Matakana, New Zealand, needed a major refit and new roof after fire gutted the middle of the house. The roof was rebuilt in three stages using Layher's Keder Roof System to protect the inside of the house from the elements, and enabling the refit to be done in just three months. The third stage shown in the photo is 15m long x 14m wide.

"The builder had used Layher's Keder Roof System before in another house fire so he knew what to expect. That is why he chose North Shore Scaffolding," said Christine Webb of North Shore Scaffolding.

Thanks to Christine Webb of North Shore Scaffolding for the use this photo.]]>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:53:01 +1300 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-project-minderoo-bridge.html layher.com.au/scaffold-project-minderoo-bridge.html

Spanning 75 metres across the Ashburton River, the Minderoo Bridge is in a remote part of Western Australia. As the bridge is over a site sacred to local Aboriginal people, a requirement of the job was not to disturb the ground below the bridge. Hence the scaffold has been suspended from the top of the bridge and hangs down to just a few centimetres above ground level.

Built by Orvad (WA) for the Savcor Group, this Layher scaffold was for refurbishment of the bridge with blasting, painting and concrete repair works. Almost 50 tonne of scaffold was erected by 8 men in only 5 days in temperatures reaching over 50 degree celsius on the bridge. Time was critical as next month the cyclone season starts and flash floods can see water levels reaching 10 metres in a matter of hours.

Thank you to Paul Orvad and and Grant Humphreys of Orvad (WA) Pty Ltd for the use of these photos.]]>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:22:01 +1300 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-project-davis-cup-seating.html layher.com.au/scaffold-project-davis-cup-seating.html

Layher provided 8,500 seats for the Davis Cup held earlier in the year in Madrid, Spain. 52 trucks delivered the seats and substructure to the site, and it took the Layher client, GAM, just four weeks to assemble, including internal and external stair access. This was the biggest Davis Cup tennis court seating ever assembled.

Thank you to Layher Spain for the use these photos.]]>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:11:01 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/projects-featured-jobs-using-layher-scaffolding.html layher.com.au/projects-featured-jobs-using-layher-scaffolding.html

Supreme Winner Australasia - Superstructure Super Scaffold, Orvad Pty Ltd

Winner Australia - Scaffolding with Flare, Cape plc

Winner New Zealand - Grafton Bridge, Camelspace

Congratulations to all our winners]]>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:29:01 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-project-grolsch-bottle-stunt-tower.html layher.com.au/scaffold-project-grolsch-bottle-stunt-tower.html

If scaffolding does not provide enough thrills, try doing a super base jump off a 70m high Grolsch beer bottle.

Layher Netherlands designed and built this free-standing heavy duty tower for the Zwarte Cross 2009. 5,000 0.25m ledgers were used to construct a heavy duty base, after which point the tower was constructed using 2.07m bays.

Thank you to Layher Netherlands for the use these photos.]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:34:01 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-project-high-and-dry.html layher.com.au/scaffold-project-high-and-dry.html

The consortium of Acciona Aqua, McConnell Dowell and Abigroup are developing a $1.8 billion desalination plant at Port Stanvac for SA Water. When complete it will deliver 100 gigalitres of water, or half of Adelaide's annual water supply.

James Paitai of TLT Access Services was asked to provide this temporary footbridge for worker access while civil works disrupted the usual route. This 23m solution was designed by Norbert Weber from Layher's Sydney office.

The assembling of the bridge was supervised by highly experienced Layher user Mat Witana. He tells us the bridge, which has a 2.2 kpa loading, was built on the ground adjacent to the site cut and lifted by crane into position.

Thank you James Paitai, Manager of TLT Access Services for the use of this photo.]]>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:32:01 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-project-state-insurance-tower-birdcage.html layher.com.au/scaffold-project-state-insurance-tower-birdcage.html

Layher Allround and accessories gave Scafit full flexibility to build this birdcage with additional safety features due to high pedestrian Traffic, including protection rolls to standards and full access to lifts and cafes (using 6m aluminium trusses over Mojo’s Café). Heavy duty plastic stuck to platforms and ledgers contained dust and debris, avoiding any additional sugaring of coffees.

Thank you to David Crowley of Scafit for the use of these photos.]]>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:32:01 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-project-diwali-on-stage.html layher.com.au/scaffold-project-diwali-on-stage.html

Camelspace erected this colourful Layher stage in the Viaduct Basin for Auckland City Council, who organised the Diwali celebration (Festival of Lights) recently in conjunction with Asia NZ.

Laura Barnett of Layher’s Design Team designed two stages and a Front of House tower. With additional engineering from Tanya Wylie at Thorburn Consultants, the stage was rated to withstand 146km/hr wind loads in this exposed location. The roof pitch was adjusted to meet the height restrictions in the Viaduct Basin.

The Diwali Festival has become a popular annual free event attracting a couple of hundred thousand visitors, featuring Bollywood dancing, fashion, food, crafts and fireworks.

Thank you to Mick Spratling and Phil McConchie of Camelspace for the use of this photo.]]>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:19:01 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-project-scaffolding-with-flare.html layher.com.au/scaffold-project-scaffolding-with-flare.html

A Mammoet crane lifts the final section of the 121m high flare stack into place at the Pluto LNG Project in Western Australia. Cape erected Layher Allround scaffolds on each joining level of the stack to allow the riggers to torque up the joint bolts. Hooks attached the scaffold to the structural members of the flare stack so when everything was tightened the scaffolds were simply lifted off.

There was no access from the 51m mark so Cape suspended a 60m high platform stair from the modules. The 60m stair was craned off intact afterwards and laid horizontally on the ground for dismantling.

Thank you to Tony Durey of Cape plc for the use of these photos.]]>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:10:01 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-project-roof-for-all-seasons.html layher.com.au/scaffold-project-roof-for-all-seasons.html

North Shore Scaffolding completely encapsulated this new building at a site on Whangaparaoa, just north of Auckland, New Zealand, with a 23m long by 19m wide Layher Keder roof and sheeting. This provided the builders with ideal conditions to complete the work regardless of the elements, and they were particularly pleased at how much light the Keder roof let through.

"The builders love it," said Tony Webb, Managing Director, North Shore Scaffolding.

Thank you to Tony Webb of North Shore Scaffolding for the use of this photo.]]>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:54:01 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-project-roadway-falsework.html layher.com.au/scaffold-project-roadway-falsework.html

Fulton Hogan needed heavy duty propping to build a shared use pathway over the Maroondah Highway, Ringwood, Victoria. John Onley, CGE Hire MD said, "we used six Layher Allround heavy duty propping towers to support a total of eight deck sections weighing from 27t to 38t each."

"The section over the highway itself was completed over a two day weekend closure. The four towers over the road section were prebuilt, then craned into position and height adjusted just prior to placement of the sections. The deck sections were spliced then fitted with the support cables while sitting on the towers. Congratulations to Fulton Hogan on a job well done."

Thank you to John Onley, Managing Director of CGE Hire Pty Ltd for the use these photos.]]>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:25:01 +1200 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-project-upright-safety.html layher.com.au/scaffold-project-upright-safety.html

Layher's Advance Guardrail Safety System is a really effective way of preventing scaffolders falling during erection and dismantling of scaffolds. The Advance Guardrail System enables a prefixed guardrail at the working height before the scaffolder enters the working platform to install permanent guardrails. These photos show the Layher Advance Guardrail used on site by Upright Access in Auckland, New Zealand, on a scaffold job up to 44m high, with the photo showing it at 20m. The Upright Access scaffold Team found the system "great, easy to use and makes erecting scaffold quicker". Mick Curran, Managing Director, said, "from my point of view it's a no brainer as our bays are 2.5 and 3m long and the lanyards are 2m long, so it gives the scaffolders a better and safer way to get to the next bay".

Thank you to Mick Curran of Upright Access Systems Ltd for the use of this photo.]]>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:07:01 +1100 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-project-let-it-blow.html layher.com.au/scaffold-project-let-it-blow.html

Perched on the exposed roof top of Auckland Airport, Total Access Ltd and Hawkins Construction supplied this temporary roof for the installation of skylights above the International Departure Floor. Designed for Auckland Region A6 wind loads, this temporary roof ensured a watertight solution and minimum disruption for workers and travellers.

Thank you to Shannon Chambers & Harley Taylor of Total Access Ltd for the use of these photos.]]>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:38:01 +1100 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-project-spectacular-swiss-bridge.html layher.com.au/scaffold-project-spectacular-swiss-bridge.html

Passengers on the Rhaetian Railway taking photos of the spectacular scenery as the train crosses this 65m high, 142m long viaduct, are in for a surprise: instead of the curved arches of the railway bridge they will see a work of art - wrapped up Christo-style. The bridge is being refurbished - for the first time since it was built over 100 years ago, and without changing the outward appearance of this UNESCO World Heritage structure. In just 7 weeks, the Swiss company Lawil Gerüst AG erected 750t of Layher scaffolding with a covered surface area of 6,000m². The red Christo-style wrapping, which used 350 rolls of protective netting 50m long, made the scaffolding into a work of art.

Thank you to Josef Tresch, Managing Director of Lawil Gerüst AG, for the use of this photo.]]>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:52:01 +1100 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-project-allround-modular-truss-system.html layher.com.au/scaffold-project-allround-modular-truss-system.html

Introducing Layher's new Allround Modular Truss System! Developed to provide temporary pedestrian bridge structures, the solution is capable of spans up to 33m long and 2.5m wide, depending on required permissible loads. Special protect holders also make it possible to fix the protect panels to the wall.

Thank you to Layher Germany for the use of these photos.]]>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:28:01 +1100 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-project-civic-centre-wellington.html layher.com.au/scaffold-project-civic-centre-wellington.html

The Civic Centre, Wellington, NZ has been scaffolded by Pyradeck using Layher STAR Frames. Steve Price, Pyradeck's GM, is a big fan of these components, "as frames they are fast to erect but also they have the adaptability that comes from being 100% compatible with Allround". On this job they weren't permitted to drill into the heritage listed building so stability during erection was achieved by using Allround buttress bays.

In case you are curious, the extraterrestrial looking sphere to the right is by Neil Dawson "an artist whose fusion of Pop and Minimalist aesthetics have for two decades graced airspace around the globe".

Thank you to Steven Price of Pyradeck Ltd for the use of these photos.]]>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:39:01 +1100 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-project-guinness-book-of-records.html layher.com.au/scaffold-project-guinness-book-of-records.html

The biggest ski ramp ever was built recently for the FIS World Cup Alpine Promotion Event in front of the Moscow State University, to advertise the 2014 Winter Olympics. The ramp is a record 150m long, 56m high, and at 37m wide, wide enough for two parallel downhill slaloms. High wind loads and a snow load of 1000kg/m² required a substructure of 1.09m x 2.07m. 1300t of Layher Allround scaffolding was used as well as 100 truckloads of snow from Siberia.

Photographs supplied by Layher Russia.]]>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:14:01 +1100 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-project-auckland-airport-birdcage.html layher.com.au/scaffold-project-auckland-airport-birdcage.html

Total Access Ltd erected this 9m x 9m birdcage over this retail area inside Auckland Airport to enable Hawkins Construction to install skylights above the International Departure Lounge.

In order to keep the ground clear, the birdcage was supported by only four heavy duty legs constructed of four Layher Allround standards joined by twin wedge couplers. The 9m span is achieved using Layher Allround diagonal braces and access was provided by aluminium platform stairs.

The birdcage solution meant minimal disruption for the airport retail outlets and main pedestrian thoroughfare.

Thank you to Shannon Chambers & Harley Taylor of Total Access Ltd for the use of this photo.]]>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:05:01 +1100 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-project-911-we-need-a-roof.html layher.com.au/scaffold-project-911-we-need-a-roof.html

Camelspace were called in after Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels in Taupo, New Zealand, caught fire, completely destroying the roof and top floor of the building. Their Layher Keder roof proved to be the only solution that could provide the water tightness, wind loadings, unsupported span and working clearance required.

Amtech Construction, who is carrying out the remedial work, commented how important it was that a suitable roof be installed in super quick time before winter weather conditions damaged the lower floors which had so far escaped fire damage. The roof which was installed without the use of a crane is 23m wide, 25m deep with the apex at 14m high.

Thank you to Mick Spratling and Phil McConchie of Camelspace for the use of these photos.]]>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:13:01 +1100 http://www.layher.com.au/assets/notices/all-about-scaffolding-27.pdf layher.com.au/assets/notices/all-about-scaffolding-27.pdf

After a construction period of just 10 months, Layher put into operation a new hot-dip galvanizing facility in March. Thanks to this facility, the system scaffolding specialist not only guarantees the quality of its products and its delivery capability, but also safeguards jobs in the region. For decades now, the range of products and services offered by Wilhelm Layher GmbH & Co. KG has included high-quality scaffolding systems and a comprehensive service package. Included in the above is the high delivery capability of all items, which are callable "just-in-time" whenever needed, allowing even surprise or major orders to be started and handled on schedule - a crucial competitive edge in the field of scaffolding construction.

Dr.-Ing. Helmut Kreller, Managing Director, Layher]]>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:48:01 +1100 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-project-heavy-duty-propping-anglesea.html layher.com.au/scaffold-project-heavy-duty-propping-anglesea.html

CGE Hire assured structural integrity of the scaffold for Anglesea Furnace by installing an external support strut system on the hearth: four Layher Allround standards connected by heavy duty four-way base collars to reinforced swivelling base plates were bolted to specially made angular plates on the floor of the furnace.

Reinforced U-transoms every 2m added stability. The client designed the heavy duty props to take a load of 175kN per pair.

Thank you to John Onley, Managing Director of CGE Hire Pty Ltd for the use this photo.]]>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:42:01 +1100 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-project-scaffold-arches.html layher.com.au/scaffold-project-scaffold-arches.html

Instant Access supplied an encapsulated scaffolding system at Kilbirnie Pool in Wellington, New Zealand so that 7 45m long gabled trusses could be repainted.

With a tight programme and requiring the areas below to be clear so that work on the pool could be completed, Instant decided to use 3.07m x 2.57m dropped Layher Allround bays, which stepped up the truss. Within the scaffold structure a ramp was built with 3.07m hook decks that followed the line of the truss.

Thank you to Brad Leggett of Instant Access NZ Ltd for the use of these photos.]]>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:04:01 +1100 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-project-industrial-funnel-scaffold.html layher.com.au/scaffold-project-industrial-funnel-scaffold.html

It was a tricky job designing this 22m high scaffold for this funnel at an industrial site in New Zealand. The scaffold used tilting jacks to fit precisely within the steeply sloping walls of the funnel, and was totally supported on a 1.09m base scaffold on the ground. Design input came from Tom Fyfe of the Layher Design Team.

The mid section of the scaffold was built on the ground and craned onto the base scaffold. Rigid wedge couplers which were used to fix the second tower to the primary tower, and clampable rosettes enabled work platforms to be inserted at any level.

Thank you to Scott Bergstrom for this photo.]]>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:23:01 +1100 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-project-shutdown-maintenance-scaffold.html layher.com.au/scaffold-project-shutdown-maintenance-scaffold.html

In May 2009 the four yearly major maintenance shutdown was completed at Alcoa's Anglesea Power Station. CGE Hire built a 1700m² scaffold within the furnace to provide full access to the hearth, water-wall tubes and platen elements.

"CGE Hire successfully completed the design, supply and installation of this scaffold, the first time that this task had been achieved in the 40 year existence of the station," said William Dempsey, AHEA Shutdown Team Leader. Significant design challenges were met to assure structural integrity of the complete scaffold-furnace assembly by installation of an external support strut system.

In addition, late challenges to the layout of the system caused by greater than expected distortion of hearth and water-wall geometry were successfully catered for with minimal disruption to progress of serial shutdown repair requirements.

Thank you to John Onley, Managing Director of CGE Hire Pty Ltd for the use these photos.]]>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:56:01 +1100 http://www.layher.com.au/scaffold-project-heliport-temporary-roof.html layher.com.au/scaffold-project-heliport-temporary-roof.html

Jayrow Helicopters were looking for a way to protect their aircraft maintenance workers from the harsh Pilbara sun while servicing their fleet of eight twin engine and twelve single engine helicopters at Karratha airport in North Western Australia.

The hangar needed to span 20 metres to take the larger choppers which meant the Layher Keder roof would be pushed to its limits. With some clever engineering by Orvad's resident engineer, Julian Schrauth, the scaffold for the roof was constructed with external ballast for extra stability to get the span.

Thanks to Paul Orvad for the use of these photos.]]>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:39:01 +1100