Name: London Olympia
Location: London
Sector: Heritage
Solution: HAKI System Solutions
Value: £400,000
Scope
Inner City Scaffolding delivered a landmark suspended access solution at London Olympia’s National Hall – a 1,400m² deck hung entirely from curved roof trusses, with no ground support possible. This project marked the largest suspended HAKI deck in the UK at the time.
Combining tube-and-fitting with HAKI system scaffolding, ICS provided tiered access platforms, suspended staircases, and interconnecting walkways to facilitate window removal, replacement, and steel painting works.
The installation was completed in just 20 days – one day ahead of schedule – and achieved a £500,000 cost saving compared to the original proposed method
Key Deliverables
- Suspended Access Deck: 1,400m² HAKI deck suspended from curved roof trusses
- Integrated Scaffold System: Tube-and-fitting + HAKI system; and tiered platforms, staircases, and walkways
- Efficiency & Innovation: 20-day install; £500,000 cost saving; and 1,620m of beams installed at height
Outcome
This project exemplifies Inner City Scaffolding’s ability to engineer large-scale suspended access solutions in heritage environments. Through innovative design, rapid delivery, and cost-effective execution, ICS enabled critical restoration works at one of London’s most iconic venues – completed safely and ahead of schedule.
