December often feels like downtime — but for building managers, it’s one of the most strategic points in the year. Buildings are quieter, access is easier, and most organisations are finalising budgets and planning their 2026 maintenance cycles. Far from being an inconvenient month for inspections, December creates opportunities that don’t exist at any other […]
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By Shaun Kelly, Director at Cladtech Associates Ah, the access cradle – the once-glorious, slightly terrifying metal box that dangled hundreds of feet above ground, operated by someone who looked far too relaxed holding a sandwich with one hand whilst pushing the up-and-down button with the other. These metal gondolas of grime-busting used to be
Swinging into oblivion – The (not-so-glorious) demise of access cradles in UK high-rises Read More »
Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) is an established part of facilities management. But when it comes to facades, it’s often an afterthought — only considered once defects appear or reactive repairs are needed. Without regular inspections, facade issues can develop silently over time. What starts as a minor defect can grow into a significant failure that’s
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