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Slipform projects often present unique access challenges. Traditionally, ladders and scaffolding have been the go-to solutions for navigating around the worksite. However, on the White City project, they took a different approach, prioritizing safety, efficiency, and innovative solutions. Catering To Unique Needs For this project, AdjustaStairs and custom landing solutions were chosen to meet the specific requirements of the slipform environment. Unlike conventional ladders and scaffolds, these systems provide stable, reliable access inside the slipforms, allowing teams to work safely while maintaining project momentum. When asked about the challenges, the team explained their desire to eliminate ladders, which have long been a staple in the industry. While they hadn’t previously used any of our products, they had heard of AdjustaStairs and were confident it could deliver the solution they needed. Keeping Progress Smooth and Efficient  By implementing AdjustaStairs and custom landing platforms, STATOM Group Ltd and Slipform Technology were able to: Provide safe access inside the slipform structures Eliminate the need for traditional ladders and scaffolding Maintain steady workflow and project progress Once again, AdjustaStairs are delivering safe, reliable, and efficient access, keeping the White City project moving smoothly. Learn more About AdjustaStairs Download Brochure Proscaf is a result of listening to the market’s needs for wanting more value from their scaffolding. Want to know the value it can provide for your business? Call us on +44 (0)845 382 1000 or email [email protected] to know more. CONTACT US

The High Speed 2 (HS2) railway is an immense and transformative infrastructure project for the UK, aiming to deliver crucial capacity and faster journey times between major conurbations. Defined by its staggering scale, escalating costs, and economic turbulence, HS2 represents a profound case study in modern megaproject complexity. . Proscaf, through its advanced scaffolding and access solutions, is helping HS2 contractors achieve this ambitious infrastructure by addressing the critical need for safety, efficiency, and adaptability on a continuously evolving, large-scale project. https://youtu.be/mC4mlVkqOgs The Challenge The HS2 project required high-level access to complex steelwork junctions where traditional scaffolding solutions could not be safely or economically applied. The challenge lay in designing and installing a self-standing scaffold structure that could reach up to 20 metres in height without intermediate ties. The working environment also presented significant challenges: Limited tie points due to the steel grid design. Proximity to live train lines, imposing strict lifting and safety restrictions. Tight access and crane positioning constraints. High safety and compliance requirements. Our Solution  Proscaf with its self-supporting capability thanks to higher component strength capacity and engineering flexibility can achieve the necessary height and stability. The Proscaf Scaffold System was: Fully engineered to be free-standing up to 20 metres, utilising the high capacity of the Proscaf Diagonal Brace. Built on the ground in modular sections (four pieces per build). Craned into position as a complete assembly, sitting directly on the steel grid. Secure at the base and tied only from the top, eliminating the need for standard six-metre tie intervals. Through advanced computer modelling, design validation, and compliance checks, the team strengthened the Proscaf Scaffold System with additional bracing and materials to ensure safety and cost efficiency. Execution The process required: Around two days to build and one day to install each scaffold system. Months of

The Unique Complexity of Cofferdam Construction Projects Cofferdam construction is among the most demanding civil engineering tasks, requiring temporary watertight enclosures to allow construction work in dry conditions below the water line. Access solutions for these projects are critically complex due to several factors: Dynamic Environments: The internal environment of a cofferdam construction is often subject to changing water levels, muddy conditions, and limited space, demanding robust, non-slip, and quick-to-install equipment. Significant Height Differences: Access often requires spanning large, steep vertical drops or rises, necessitating stair systems that are compliant, stable, and capable of handling substantial load and traffic. Logistical Constraints: Equipment must be easily manoeuvrable within a constrained space, and any solution must allow for quick adaptation or relocation as the project progresses. When BAM Nuttall Ltd approached SafeSmart Access with a requirement for secure access into a newly installed cofferdam, they presented a diagram detailing a critical and complex height requirement. The Challenge : Secure Multi-Level Access The specific challenge involved establishing compliant access from the full ground level down into the cofferdam construction. The required access path had two distinct phases: Phase 1: A significant height drop from the main ground level to an intermediate working platform inside the cofferdam. (Implied height range of 1.4m to 2.0m) Phase 2: A further, steeper descent from this intermediate level down to the lowest accessible working area within the cofferdam base. (Implied height range of 2.7m to 4.1m) Directional Change: Crucially, the access path needed to change direction at the intermediate level, running down perpendicularly to the first flight. The Better Way : Double Width AdjustaStairs and Modular Landings AdjustaStairs Aluminium 1200mm wide (available from 3 – 21 steps)* The proposed system components were: Component Specification Function in Project Mid Landing AdjustaStairs 4mH Mid Landing Placed securely inside the cofferdam