We were engaged as the scaffold design consultancy for the first phase of renovation works at Woolwich Town Hall, a prominent Grade II* listed building in south-east London. The scope of the project required extensive access for roofing and structural works, delivered through a full perimeter scaffold and large-span temporary roof.
Our scaffold design included a fully boarded access scaffold wrapping around the building to provide safe working platforms for operatives carrying out roof-level repairs and conservation works. Due to the public setting and restricted site footprint, we incorporated a pavement gantry system at ground level, designed to maintain safe pedestrian routes while supporting the access scaffold above.
One of the key challenges was bridging across complex roof geometries and fragile areas of the structure. We developed a series of bespoke support frames and bridge beams, designed to span over sensitive parts of the building without applying load to the existing structure. The use of these bridge frames allowed for a continuous scaffold layout while preserving the integrity of the historic roof and facade.
A large temporary roof was designed to cover the full building footprint, offering critical protection from the weather while internal and external refurbishment works were carried out. The roof system was integrated with the scaffold to ensure full enclosure, and designed for wind loading, drainage, and phased construction.
This project highlights our experience in scaffold design London for listed and complex buildings. As a specialist scaffold design consultancy operating across the UK and Ireland, we provide practical, engineered solutions that enable safe and efficient construction at every stage.