Scotland's tallest residential multi-storeys have been demolished

C&D Consultancy were recently confirmed as joint winners of the Collaboration in Demolition Award, and it was won due to the demolition of GHA's Whitevale and Bluevale flats in Glasgow’s Gallowgate. Also known as Scotland's tallest residential multi-storeys.

The contract was carried out by Safedem working with Despe and C&D. It used ‘TopDownWay’ technology, meaning full-height scaffolding was not required for the 31-storey buildings. Instead, a platform at the top of each building allows for a floor-by-floor demolition.

Commenting on the job, Safedem's managing director William Sinclair said:

"We carefully assess every project before developing the safest and most appropriate method of demolition. The ‘TopDownWay’ is an innovative system designed for the deconstruction of high-rise structures in close proximity to nearby properties.

This really has been a huge team effort to bring this new and exciting system to the UK and to the Gallowgate. We are delighted the exceptional teamwork on this project has resulted in winning the Collaboration Award."

Source: Scottish Construction Now!