Facade access and BMU
Contemporary buildings present many operational challenges, not least access and maintenance. Building Maintenance Unit (BMU) and facade access is a specialist service from Arup, optimising access systems to unique facades.
Too often in the past, facade access was considered only at the final stage of a project. This typically results in restricted possibilities for an optimised facade access system and an increase in cost to the client, thus engaging early in the design process is highly beneficial. Arup’s team are commissioned right at the start, ensuring ongoing maintenance is considered at the earliest stages, and seamlessly incorporated into the design.
Cross-industry experience
Our portfolio of projects ranges from bridges, airports, stadiums, traditional and industrial structures to residential and commercial high-rise buildings. We specialise in complex buildings up to mega tall towers, as well as being involved in innovative new design features such as maintenance of green walls.
The right mix of systems
We work with all the major contractors in the market, and use only the best access systems - including building maintenance units, abseiling systems, cherry pickers, temporary and permanent access systems. Our advice is unbiased and we are independent of any one manufacturer.
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CapitaSpring uses biophilic design to keep people cool and healthy
CapitaSpring, Singapore
A new hospital-based research centre for greater collaboration
Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery, Australia
New museum celebrates U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes through immersive and inclusive design
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum, USA
Unwrapping a new façade for one of Sydney’s iconic buildings
25 Martin Place, Australia
Building envelope and facade engineering
Arup has decades of experience designing building envelopes that set new standards.
