b'SKYLIGHT REPLACEMENT PROJECTHSBC CANADAS SKYLIGHT REPLACEMENT PROJECTSkyline Scaffold renovates iconic lobby with innovative scaffold design HSBC BUILDING IN 2005.PHOTO CREDIT: KLAZUP roject necessity proved to be theWhen awarded the project, contractorRoof System and Layher Protect Panelsto mother of scaffolding innovationSkyline Scaffold knew that a customdesign the scaffolding arrangement. in the recently completedconfiguration was critical to getting theWe put a premium on products that Skylight Replacement Project for the HSBCjob done efficiently while accommodatingallow us to maintain an edge over our Canada building in downtown Vancouver.operating businesses, customers and thecompetitors, says Chorbajian. Layher is The bustling 23-storey office tower, homebuildings unique art piece. We typicallythe only firm we trust to keep pushing the to HSBC Bank headquarters, boasts antake on a fair bit of gantry and hoistquality and innovative products we need expansive atrium lobby that posed a uniquework, but this site made for a challengingto keep our clients safe and service their set of challenges during replacement. combination, says Arka Chorbajian ofunique site requirements.For starters, the floor-to-ceiling temperedSkyline Scaffold.glass lobby measures approximately fourFor the project, Skyline turned to LayherTo keep outdoor sidewalks secure and storeys and houses a variety of businessesscaffolding and component parts, relyingaccessible, Skyline outfitted the Layherincluding a caf and art galleryandon traditional scaffolding pieceslikeAllround scaffolding structure with comes complete with a working 27-metrethe Layher Allround and 450/750 Latticeinterlocking Protect Panels that kept pendulum as its crown jewel.Beamsin addition to the Layher Keder XLwalking paths clear of debris and work out of sight. The panels produced a tight seal that kept commuters protected from wind, LAYHER IS THE ONLY FIRM WE TRUST TO KEEP PUSHING THErain and construction noise.QUALITY AND INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS WE NEED TO KEEP OURWe consult heavily with clients during bid to understand their goals, then suggest CLIENTS SAFE AND SERVICE THEIR UNIQUE SITE REQUIREMENTS. systems and innovative solutions, saysARKA CHORBAJIAN, SKYLINE SCAFFOLD Chorbajian. Our employees and customers deserve the peace of mind of knowing they 18THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SCAFFOLD INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF CANADA'