Famous actor walks along the jib of Crown Tower
This captivating episode showcases Chris Hemsworth’s encounter with a unique piece of technology called a Building Maintenance Unit (BMU) provided by FacadeXS, as he embarks on a mission to control stress and overcome fear.
The Why and How of cradle restraint systems
Cradles are working platforms attached to a Building Maintenance Unit. Some cradles are unrestrained and hang in front of the facade, while others are secured to the facade with a gondola restraint system.
Facade access for sloping facades
It is explained that cradles can be restrained to a facade in three different ways: with wire ropes, with a mullion guide rail or with a soft rope system. A restraint system increases the safety of workers inside the gondola in windy conditions.
Infographic: A Building cleaning cycle in numbers
The brightness of a building and a clear view from office floors indicate a business that is in good health. Besides a professional look, clean windows also add to customer confidence and value in a company.
Replacing windows of high-rise buildings
Decent sized glass panel weighs a lot, so installing or replacing a window of a glass facade often requires heavy duty equipment. Sometimes, skyscrapers are even equipped with glass panels that span an entire floor.
Utilizing a BMU to lift construction materials
Any metropolis shows an abundance of cranes, high rise buildings under construction and facade maintenance works on existing buildings. During construction and maintenance, materials need to be lifted and lowered.
Window Cleaning High Rise Buildings: Stay safe
Cleaning high rise buildings is a job that takes a great deal of skill, knowledge, and careful preparation. At the same time, it’s important that window cleaners working on tall buildings know how to stay safe while up high.
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