Modern Building Services

26 MODERN BUILDING SERVICES JULY/AUGUST 2021 FEATURE INSTALLERS VIEW INSTALLERS VIEW Operating efficiently in budget and to the highest standards Mark Kimberley , Senior Product Manager at wire joining and tensioning systems manufacturer, Gripple, explains how a considered approach to installing containment of building services can make projects quicker, easier, safer, less costly and more environmentally aware in a post-pandemic world. W e’re all adjusting to new ways of working which are likely to be in place for the long term and the way we work on site may be changed forever but we can still deliver major construction projects on time, in budget and to the highest standards. Time is money With a backlog of projects to complete, any opportunity to speed up activity and save time is invaluable. There are products on the market which can shave weeks off delivery times without compromising on quality and safety. Modern suspension kits are a way to easily make significant time savings and easy-to-use bracket solutions have been proven to reduce installation times by up to 85% when compared to traditional threaded rod and channel, with one- handed adjustment that requires no training making a huge difference to installations. Tight spaces Don’t lose additional time trying to overcome tight spots and awkward spaces. Look for supplies that can be easily adjusted and easily accessed. Low profile trapeze brackets are now on the market with depths of just 21mm and because they don’t require tools to adjust, they are much easier to alter in small spaces. Multi-tiering options increase efficiency, allowing multiple services to be installed into less space which makes maximum use of the area available and is therefore a great option for residential buildings where internal space is at a premium. Talking numbers With greater restrictions on how many people can be on site at the same time, the construction industry is subject to even greater health and safety obligations than ever before.