Engineering at height: The challenge of high-rise refurbishment

Refurbishing a high-rise building is seldom simple. When the project involves replacing an entire glass façade on a structure that rises 160 meters above ground, the difficulty increases significantly. At those heights, every engineering choice affects safety, productivity, and project timelines. This makes access solutions just as important as the refurbishment itself. That was the challenge SkyJacks faced when chosen to design and deliver a custom suspended access system for the refurbishment of a landmark high-rise building in Johannesburg. With traditional access methods eliminated due to the building's height, limited ground access, and complex design, the company created a tailored solution to ensure the façade replacement was completed safely and efficiently.

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