22/05/2026
Baltic Street - Layher Flex Beam Cantilever Horse
At our Baltic Street project, we’ve previously highlighted the constrained site layout and extremely limited working space available, presenting significant challenges for all contractors involved.
HRS worked closely with the client to develop practical solutions to overcome these challenges.
For this area the client faced a major issue between the groundworks operations and the building works programme. The scaffolding needed to be erected to full height as quickly as possible, however there were foreseeable access and ground-level constraints directly beneath and surrounding the proposed scaffold location.
The client approached us to explore alternative temporary works solutions that would:
Maintain maximum access to the building façade
Minimise the footprint of the scaffold
Limit the amount of structure protruding from the internal to external elevations
Working collaboratively with the client and our design team, we developed this Layher Flex Beam Cantilever Horse system shown here.
By utilising the Layher Flex Beam rather than alternative beam systems currently stocked and others available on the market, we were able to protrude through the available window spacing using only 280mm of the client’s available space. This significantly reduced disruption to surrounding trades and the overall programme of works.
The same Flex Beam detail was mirrored on the external elevation to support the scaffold above, allowing installation below second floor slab level while minimising impact to ongoing works. The scaffold structure above spans 21 metres and supports five boarded lifts at a height of 10.5 metres above the beams. The images demonstrate the positive impact this solution has had on site logistics, space, and coordination with contractors.
We have also been advised by Layher that this is the first use of the Flex Beam in this configuration in Scotland, another project detail and access solution for Hard Rock Scaffolding to be proud of💪
