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CASE STUDY: Boiler Plant Replacement at a Victorian Granite School
IDI Services Supports Richard Irvin with Plant Handling at Woodside School, Aberdeen
Client Profile
Richard Irvin is a leading building services and mechanical and electrical contractor operating across Scotland and the UK. At Woodside School in Aberdeen, a traditional granite school building, Richard Irvin was replacing the heating plant in the basement boiler room and needed a lifting partner who could handle heavy equipment safely around a live school site.
The Challenge
Replacing heating plant in an older school building presented a number of practical difficulties:
- The boiler room sits in the basement, reached only by a narrow external stairwell with granite steps
- Old cast-iron boiler sections had to be removed and new plant and pipework brought in
- Space in the playground was limited and had to be fenced off from pupils and staff
- Railings, planters and the historic granite walls had to be protected from damage
- Prefabricated pipework assemblies needed careful handling to avoid distortion
The Solution
IDI Services designed a comprehensive approach using our specialist equipment and expertise:
Phase 1: Planning and Site Setup
- Reviewed the route from the playground to the basement with Richard Irvin's team
- Established a fenced working area with Heras fencing to keep the school community safe
- Selected a compact telehandler fitted with a jib attachment for controlled lifts close to the building
Phase 2: Removal of Old Plant
- Old boiler sections were broken down and brought up from the basement
- The telehandler lifted them out over the railings and loaded them for removal
Phase 3: Delivery of New Plant and Pipework
- New boiler components and prefabricated pipework assemblies were lifted from delivery vehicles
- Loads were lowered over the railings to the head of the basement stairwell
- Items were then manoeuvred down to the boiler room using appropriate handling equipment
Phase 4: Support Through Installation
- Provided lifting support as Richard Irvin's engineers installed the new boiler and burner
- Cleared the area and removed fencing on completion
The Results
The project was completed with excellent outcomes:
- Old plant removed and new boiler and pipework delivered to the basement safely
- No damage to the granite building, railings or playground
- Safe separation maintained between the works and the school community
- Richard Irvin's installation programme supported without delay
The IDI Advantage
Older public buildings rarely have easy access for heavy plant. This project shows how IDI Services chooses the right compact equipment and works hand in hand with the principal contractor to make a difficult job straightforward.
For lifting support on building services projects, contact IDI Services today.
