Once the site has been cleared and consolidated and the foundations have been prepared, the main construction starts. At this phase of the project, we again help the contractor do more by providing the right piece of equipment required for the task at hand. This will typically include:

• Acrow formwork and falsework to support construction of any concrete structures – for example central lift and maintenance shafts
• Powered access platforms and booms as well as telehandlers used to help lift and position construction workers and equipment up and down the structure whilst it is being built
• Survey equipment to confirm correct positioning of structures
• All types of dumpers, forklifts and concrete mixers are used during bricklaying and other wet trades involved in general construction
• Smaller hand-held tools

Once the basic fabric of the building is complete and the roof is on, the fit-out to make it suitable for its end occupier commences. At this phase of the project, the heating and ventilation systems will be installed alongside all the other plumbing and electrical systems. Non-structural internal walling and partitioning will be added and internal decoration will be completed. Equipment used during fit-out includes:

• A vast range of smaller tools and equipment used to support almost every aspect of the fit-out works
• Aluminium towers and smaller electric scissor lifts to provide safe and secure high level internal access
• Temporary heating and air-conditioning equipment depending on the season to maintain working conditions in the incomplete building until the relevant services are fully installed and commissioned
• Temporary job-site power as well as specialist heaters used to speed the drying-out of the building
• Forklifts and telehandlers to aid the movement and delivery of equipment and materials wherever needed

This phase of the project typically involves the greatest number of specialist sub-contractors, all of whom will work under the control and direction of the master contractor. We offer all the sub-contractors on-site the ability to obtain advice and assistance on the different types of equipment from our specialist staff.