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Photograph 2.20 Vehicle mounted platforms (cherry pickers).
of the task should be undertaken and all of the processes and equipment used to reduce
the risks must be clearly identified. In the majority of cases, personnel will need to be
trained in the use of the equipment, and regular supervision is necessary to ensure that the
equipment is used properly.
2.2 Refurbishment and façade retention
Existing buildings, both on the site to be developed and also those on neighbouring sites,
affect the development of many sites in urban and semi-urban areas. Abutting buildings
may need to be supported and protected for the duration of the project, during which time
structures are removed and the new structure assembled. Temporary supporting works
may need to be provided to ensure that work can be undertaken safely while restoring
and renovating properties, demolishing structures, retaining façades and refurbishing
buildings.
Refurbishment
The stock of existing buildings that no longer serve a viable or useful function is considerable.
Many industrial buildings including mills, warehouses and breweries have been converted
into high-quality flats, or mixed use buildings with shops, restaurants, bars and
residential apartments all housed in one building. New uses for redundant buildings require
a thorough understanding of the building’s construction, structural system, material
content and service provision, as well as the cultural and historic context in which it is set.
A checklist would need to cover issues such as: