RF Fixing Ltd
E2 Fareham Heights, Standard Way, Fareham, Hants PO16 8XT

News

New project: Mary Ward Centre, Stratford, London

We are excited to be engaging with Norman & Underwood, on the magnificent redevelopment of the Mary Ward Centre in Stratford, London. Norman & Underwood are  one of the UK’s most established roofing, structural glazing and building conservation contractors in the UK and we are honoured to be working with them. The redevelopment will include structural alterations to the existing frame with the addition of a third and fourth floor. Read more

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Unity Place

The Unity Place façade is progressing nicely. This project is particularly unique in that it consists of several different unitised façade wall types, and the experienced project team are well versed in the variations required for this project. Zone’s one and two, floors two to five are fully complete with façade installation, fire barrier, acoustic plates and the façade is protected and handed over to the MC for follow trades to commence.  Zone three installation commenced second week in November; ahead of programme and is progressing nicely to enable early handovers to the MC. Throughout November and December, works will...

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Training on Multitel-smx170 Track

The RF team have once again proved their worth and thrived in the face of adversity when recently faced with a challenge due to site loading restrictions at the Farringdon West project site. To ensure the smooth passage of ongoing installation works, it was decided to opt for a Multitel-smx170 Track (a tracked static boom with outriggers - IPAF 1b Category MEWP) more commonly known as a spider cherry picker. This particular machine is not commonly used and so training was quickly organised for our operatives. After communicating the site and training requirements, the decision was made to contract training...

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Heath and safety news

We are delighted to report another year’s successful application to the CHAS Health and Safety Assessment Scheme. CHAS sets health and safety benchmarks that make the world of work a safer place and renewed membership reinforces our compliance across all areas of risk management. Training wise, we have not let COVID get in the way of our operatives continued development with eight of our operatives receiving BMU and Trolley & Cradle familiarisation training in May, and one passing their PASMA course covering the safe use of mobile access towers, in July.  In addition, our Health and Safety manager Aleks has...

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RF Fixing and COVID-19

We have lived through unprecedented times in these last few months with the COVID-19 pandemic bringing many challenges to all aspects of life and work. Although it is still unclear as to when, or even if, business will return to normal, at RF Fixing Ltd we have an amazing team who have done their utmost to continue operating where possible, whilst complying to government COVID-19 guidelines, ensuring the safety of our operatives and their families above all else. From the onset of the pandemic, site operating procedures were put in place and continually reviewed and updated as and when government...

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