As unpredictable weather conditions become a growing challenge for construction projects, finding innovative and cost-effective solutions for weatherproofing sites is essential. One such solution is the use of our Base Screens, which are engineered temporary fabric weather screens offering a range of benefits that significantly enhance the speed, safety, and efficiency of building projects.
At Base Structures we have successfully delivered weatherproofing solutions for various construction projects. One notable example is a 15-storey office building, where we installed 1,800 m² of engineered screens. Designed to withstand British Standard wind loads, these screens ensured the project could continue despite adverse weather.
Another project saw 4,200 m² of temporary weather screens used for the Moderna Innovation and Technology Centre in Oxford. This solution allowed the construction team to maintain their schedule, reducing weather-related delays and boosting efficiency.
This innovative product has demonstrated its a unique commercial advantage for our construction clients. Compared to traditional waterproofing methods like scaffolding, it has not only saved contractors time and money, but also enabled them to take a proactive, not reactive, approach and completely eliminate weather delays from programme.
Uninterrupted progress & enhanced programmes
We have seen several clients achieve significant programme and cost saving success by being able to carry out internal fit outs and cladding simultaneously using our Base Weather Screens. Not only do the screens enable uninterrupted work in all weather conditions, but this ability to overlap work stages removes delays and has meant that work can be completed ahead of time. This is an unparalleled success when it comes to programme management.
Creating customised designs for flexibility
Base Screens are customisable, and we are able to engineer and configure the screens to fit specific site needs. This has enabled us to deliver flexible and unique solutions with minimal disruption to our customers that can be adapted as projects evolve.
Speed of delivery
Base Screens can offer a quick turnaround on installation, removal and re-configuration, and we have been able to offer our fast-track project clients a speedy delivery which has minimised any disruption that might otherwise be had from weatherproofing. This has enabled them to concentrate on getting on with the task in hand.
Meeting HSEQ Goals
Feedback from our temporary screen clients is that our Base Screens help contain dust, debris and noise, and help to secure materials, ensuring that hazardous equipment stays within designated zones. This reduces risk and the environmental impact of the build.
In addition to being engineered to withstand high wind loads and meet fire safety standards,
our fabric screens have more than one life cycle, and we have been able to re-use and upcycle them. We design end of life plans from the outset with the client.
PR strategy and big reveals
In several cases we have had clients who are planning a dramatic unveiling of a project upon completion and have a PR and marketing plan to maximise awareness of the existing new construction. The temporary weather screens have provided enhanced privacy until the big day.
Cost Effective & Security Enhancements
Not only do Base Screens offer an affordable alternative to traditional methods like sheeted scaffolding, but by having quick turnaround installations for our construction clients, we have enabled them to achieve both direct and indirect cost savings. Separation from the public has also reduced levels of theft and vandalism and eliminated unnecessary loss.
Our temporary weatherproof screens have proved an invaluable asset to many of our construction clients to date, having provided weather protection, enhanced safety, and adaptability at a competitive cost. If you’re interested in learning more about how these versatile screens can benefit your next project, contact us today to discuss tailored solutions.
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