Queens Quay, Glasgw
Project
🏆 Apollo’s Bespoke Access Solution at Queen’s Quay
The multi-award-winning Queen’s Quay development is pioneering the use of large-scale ammonia water source heat pumps to decarbonise heating across new and existing buildings.
During the construction phase, Apollo Cradles was approached to resolve a key access issue: enabling the chimney to be cladded without the use of scaffolding, which would obstruct the installation of adjacent panels.
We immediately set to work, exploring a range of design options. In close collaboration with the flue installation company, we determined that a standard cradle mounted on a bespoke suspension rig would provide the optimal solution.
Our engineering team then developed a system tailored to the site’s spatial constraints—ensuring it was both safe and efficient to install. The result was a clean, almost scaffold-free approach that supported the project’s sustainability goals while maintaining operational integrity.
The scaffold required was needed to support the cradle at the very lower level which did not impact the cladding installation.
Scope Of Works
- Supply, delivery, and installation of suspended access cradles
- Cradles mounted on bespoke suspension brackets and Apollo’s proprietary box beam suspension rig
- Engineered to enable safe, efficient cladding installation without impeding concurrent major works
Key Operational Considerations
- All works executed within a highly restricted spatial footprint
- Cradle repositioning coordinated to support phased cladding installation
- Ongoing liaison with local authorities and college representatives to maintain site access and minimise disruption
Outcome & Efficiency Gains
Apollo’s bespoke cradle solution provided safe and reliable access, enabling the works to proceed in line with critical timeframes and client requirements. The system was installed in just two days and removed in one, accelerating the cladding programme and saving several weeks on the overall schedule.
