Project Requirements and Site Conditions

This airport terminal upgrade required the installation of new structural and mechanical infrastructure while maintaining operations within a live aviation environment. Working within critical infrastructure demanded detailed planning, strict safety controls and close coordination to ensure construction activities could proceed without disrupting surrounding operations.

The project included the installation of new external fascias, smoke extraction systems, baggage hall penetrations and associated structural works. Each lift required careful sequencing and precise positioning to integrate with the existing building while maintaining programme requirements and complying with stringent airport safety standards.

Operating in a high-security, operational environment required experienced personnel capable of delivering specialist lifting solutions while working around multiple trades and restricted access areas.

How Rigsafe Delivered the Work

Rigsafe provided an integrated lifting and installation solution, combining lift planning, crane operations and specialist rigging to safely deliver each stage of the project.

Working closely with the project team, our crews coordinated the installation of new façade components, structural penetrations and mechanical infrastructure, ensuring each element was accurately lifted and positioned within the existing terminal structure. Particular attention was given to sequencing the works to minimise disruption while maintaining safe access and efficient construction progress.

The project also included the installation of eight roof-mounted smoke fans, requiring precision lifting and careful coordination with surrounding structural and mechanical services to achieve the required outcome.

Rigsafe's scope included:

• Lift planning and engineered lifting methodology
• Crane hire and crane operations
• Specialist rigging services
• Installation of new external fascias
• Structural installation of baggage hall penetrations
• Installation of multiple smoke extraction systems
• Placement of eight roof-mounted smoke fans
• Installation support for doors and associated building elements
• Coordination with the principal contractor and airport project stakeholders

The Result on Site

Rigsafe successfully completed the lifting and installation works, supporting the upgrade of a critical aviation facility through safe, precise and carefully coordinated project delivery.

By combining detailed planning with experienced lifting crews and specialist equipment, the project was completed in accordance with programme requirements while maintaining the high safety and operational standards expected within an airport environment.

The project demonstrates Rigsafe's capability to deliver complex structural and mechanical installations across critical infrastructure, providing integrated lifting solutions that minimise disruption while maintaining quality, precision and programme certainty.

Project highlights:

• Installation of new external façade systems
• Installation of eight roof-mounted smoke fans
• Structural baggage hall penetrations
• Specialist lifting within a live airport environment
• Integrated crane hire and rigging solution
• Safe delivery within critical infrastructure
• Precise coordination with multiple trades