The Glasgow School of Art’s expert structural
engineers, David Narro Associates, and contractor, Reigart, have prepared the
methodology for the work which needs to be undertaken on the Mackintosh
Building. This has been shared with Glasgow City Council Building Control and
Historic Environment Scotland.
engineers, David Narro Associates, and contractor, Reigart, have prepared the
methodology for the work which needs to be undertaken on the Mackintosh
Building. This has been shared with Glasgow City Council Building Control and
Historic Environment Scotland.
Over the weekend work to assess the condition of the
Mackintosh Building continued with further drone footage collected.
Meanwhile, preparation work for the managed dismantling of the elements of
the building that have been deemed dangerous got underway, on schedule,
today.
Mackintosh Building continued with further drone footage collected.
Meanwhile, preparation work for the managed dismantling of the elements of
the building that have been deemed dangerous got underway, on schedule,
today.
The main crane has been relocated to the corner of
Sauchiehall Street and Dalhousie Street, and a second crane is expected to join
it tomorrow.
Sauchiehall Street and Dalhousie Street, and a second crane is expected to join
it tomorrow.
The work to begin dismantling the south façade will
start as soon as possible following approval of the methodology by Glasgow
City Council Building Control.
start as soon as possible following approval of the methodology by Glasgow
City Council Building Control.
The cordon for the whole site, which includes the O2
ABC and Jumping Jacks, remains under the control of Glasgow City Council.
ABC and Jumping Jacks, remains under the control of Glasgow City Council.
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For further information contact:
Lesley Booth
07799414474
press@gsa.ac.uk