25/07/2026
New Project Update
Another exciting Hard Rock Scaffolding project is now underway in the heart of Edinburgh City Centre.
We're delighted to be working alongside McAleer & Rushe on the demolition and redevelopment of this impressive city centre building. The existing structure is being stripped back to its steel frame, with the 5th and 6th floors being completely removed before being rebuilt to the existing footprint. Two additional floors will then be constructed, transforming the building into an eight-storey development.
As with many city centre projects, this one comes with its own technical challenges. The scaffold design includes several complex beam sections, splay scaffolds, protection fans, and intricate tie details that require careful planning and ex*****on.
One particularly challenging element involves drilling through the building's steelwork before passing through the concrete slab to install the scaffold ties. It's a slow and methodical process, but one our team understands the importance of getting right. Safety, Quality, and attention to detail always come first.
Despite only being on site for just seven days, our five-person team has already erected an impressive 1,269 metres of scaffold, including:
• A full-height lift shaft scaffold to facilitate the removal of the upper two floors.
• The front elevation incorporating a quadruple loading bay.
• The gable elevation with beam section.
• Protection fans to both elevations.
A project like this wouldn't be possible without the support of our yard and transport team. City centre sites rarely offer the luxury of space, and this project has required multiple deliveries each day throughout the first week. Thanks to the experience and precision of our HIAB drivers, materials have been lifted directly onto the scaffold wherever possible, significantly reducing manual handling for our operatives and helping maintain an efficient installation programme until the site tower crane is commissioned.
Here are a few photos of the scaffolding before the Monarflex sheeting is installed next week. The next phase will see the team erecting additional beam sections over the slip ramp into the building as the project continues to take shape.
We'll be sharing regular updates throughout both the demolition and reconstruction phases, so keep an eye on our page to follow the progress.
