Barnes Construction - Gredley House

At first glance the works appeared to require a standard fully boarded TG20-compliant scaffold, the complexity of the structure demanded a far more considered approach.

Project

Gredley House - Travelodge

Project Type

Roofing and Refurbishment

Project Overview

The Gredley House project involved the full restoration of an existing 1980s commercial building and its transformation into a new Travelodge hotel in Stratford.

Due to stepped roof levels and extremely limited tie opportunities at high level, a full scaffold design package was required to ensure safe access and programme continuity throughout the project.

KAS delivered a comprehensive range of external and internal scaffolding solutions, including:

Fully designed access scaffolds to accommodate complex roof geometries
Limited-tie scaffold solutions at upper levels
Internal scaffolding for new risers and service shafts
Safety handrails and crash decks to protect ongoing works
Standard and bespoke access scaffolds to reach difficult internal areas typical of 1980s construction

Internal scaffolds were a key element of the project, providing safe and efficient access to numerous confined and awkward spaces throughout the building.

Collaboration & Delivery

KAS worked closely with Barnes Construction throughout the duration of the project, maintaining constant communication to support their tight programme commitments. Through proactive planning and flexible delivery, all access requirements were met without delay, ensuring uninterrupted progress on site.

While this may not have been the largest project within our portfolio, it stands out as a strong example of our ability to understand client needs and deliver tailored solutions that meet—and exceed—expectations.

Final Phase & Careful Removal

The removal of internal scaffolding during the later stages of the project required particular care. With finished walls, ceilings, and doors already installed, dismantling works were carried out with precision to ensure no damage occurred. Every detail was considered to leave the completed spaces untouched while safely clearing the final access structures.

Outcome

The Gredley House Travelodge conversion was delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme expectations—demonstrating KAS’s commitment to quality, collaboration, and thoughtful scaffold design, regardless of project size.

What the Client Said

KAS have always provided a prompt service with competitive costs. In addition, advising on savings and value engineering.

Always reassuring to have KAS within the Project Team.

An early engagement with them brings benefits of their expertise to offer the most appropriate solution to various façade finishes and a safe solution for working at height.

KAS can be relied upon during the construction phase to implement their high targets by way of attitude to Health & Safety, co-operation of the qualified work force and commitment to achieve programme dates.

Their pro-active use of web-based admin provides for timely issue & accessible documentation records.

Graeme Brown ICIOB

Project Manager

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