Selfridges, London
Key Challenges Rooftop working environment above a live department store Significant plant weights requiring controlled dismantling Thick steel construction on larger boilers requiring alternative cutting methods Long travel distances for waste removal within the building Logistics & Access Due to the volume and weight of waste, logistics were critical to the success of the project. Scaffold gantries and hoists were installed to assist with heavy waste removal. A dedicated night-shift waste removal team worked continuously throughout the programme to ensure progress was maintained and disruption to store operations was minimised. All waste movements were carried out with care to prevent damage to the building fabric. Outcome: The rooftop plant rooms were successfully stripped out, with all redundant plant and pipework safely removed. The project was delivered efficiently, with careful planning and execution ensuring minimal impact on the live retail environment. This project demonstrates KpH Environmental’s expertise in complex mechanical strip-out, heavy plant decommissioning and logistics-led removal projects within sensitive commercial buildings.
The Savoy Hotel
Key Challenges Extremely confined working environment Restricted access routes within a live, high-profile hotel setting Complex logistics associated with removing large-scale plant in sections Requirement for rigorous safety controls and certified lifting solutions Outcome: All generators and boilers were safely dismantled and removed without incident, despite the challenging conditions and restricted access. Following completion of the removal works, the basement areas were thoroughly cleaned and prepared, allowing refurbishment works to proceed in line with the hotel’s future operational requirements. This project highlights KpH Environmental’s capability to deliver complex heavy plant removal projects within sensitive, high-value environments while maintaining the highest standards of safety, planning and execution.
The Old Bailey
Key Challenges Live, high-security judicial environment with restricted access Confined boiler room and plant spaces limiting working and removal methods Hot works requiring full isolation of fire, sprinkler and electrical systems Presence of asbestos rope gaskets requiring careful avoidance, controlled removal and compliant disposal Out-of-hours working to minimise operational disruption Outcome: The works were completed safely and efficiently, with all boiler flue ductwork and associated mechanical materials removed in full compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements. The project was delivered without disruption to court operations, demonstrating KpH Environmental’s ability to carry out high-risk, controlled mechanical strip-out works within live, security-critical and historic buildings.
Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square
Challenges Confined basement access requiring detailed lift planning and staged removal Tight working space around existing live services Coordination with hotel operations to minimise disruption Safe execution of hot works and mechanical dismantling within enclosed conditions Outcomes Phase 1 was completed safely, on programme and to specification. All redundant mechanical equipment was removed, leaving a clear and compliant plant room ready for future refurbishment and installation works.
Robertson & Farnham Buildings, Stevenage
