Sheraton Hotel

Scope of Work

• Secure and isolate the working area in a high-footfall location
• Remove and safely dispose of the cracked glass panel
• Install a new 13.8mm toughened laminated glass pane
• Complete all works with minimal disruption to hotel operations

 Working at Height & Access

This project required specialist access equipment and careful planning due to the canopy’s height and location.

Key considerations included:

• Working safely at height using appropriate access systems
• Managing risks in a public-facing city centre environment
• Coordinating lifting operations for a large glass pane
• Full use of PPE and controlled exclusion zones

The installation involved handling a 4.4-metre glass panel, demonstrating our capability in large-format glazing projects.

Project Details

• Location: 1 Festival Square, Edinburgh
• Project Type: Glass canopy replacement
• Duration: 1 day
• Team: Specialist glazier
• Subcontractors: None 

Materials & Installation

• Glass Specification: 13.8mm toughened laminated glass
• Designed for strength, safety, and durability in a public environment
• Installed using precise handling and lifting techniques 

Challenges & Approach

• Busy public location requiring strict safety control
• Work at height with specialist access equipment
• Large, heavy glass panel requiring careful manoeuvring

Our approach ensured:

• Safe, controlled working environment
• Efficient removal and installation process
• Minimal disruption to hotel guests and operations

 Results

• Safe removal of damaged glass
• Successful installation of new canopy panel
• External bar area reopened quickly
• Project completed within one day

What This Project Demonstrates

• Expertise in working at height and complex access glazing
• Ability to deliver in live, high-traffic environments
• Skilled handling of large-format glass installations

Strong focus on safety, precision, and efficiency