Background
The DWP building in Sheffield serves as a hub for delivering welfare and pension services to residents in Sheffield and the surrounding areas. NSS provision of maintenance services to various areas of government buildings is a critical aspect of ensuring the functionality, safety, and longevity of these important facilities.
Customer Challenge
NSS were contacted via Mitie to replace a damaged glazed unit on the high level of the front of the DWP building.
Services included;
The Solution
NSS used a 28mm truck mount vehicle for safe working at height to gain access for the work to be carried out. The team also operated out of normal working hours with the use of traffic management and access to a bus lane.
Maintenance team attended site and carry out the following works:
- Supply of spider crane for safe movement of glass
- Supply of working at heights trained operatives.
- Supply of barriers to cordon off working area.
- Supply of SSSTS trained Glazing Supervisor
- Access via 28m truck Mounted access platform with glass lifting bars & IPAF
trained operative
The glazing units were cleaned upon completion with black mastic sealant applied around each unit. All work related waste was removed from site, leaving the area clear and tidy.
