MAGENTA BUILDING CONSERVATION LTD
Stonemasonry, restoration and complete repair works to historical and ecclesiastical buildings.

Techniques, Policies and Procedures

Rope Access
Historical building conservation by means of rope access is a specialist field that Magenta uses where a cost effective method is needed to gain access to parts of a building that are either inaccessible or where it is not economically viable to erect a scaffold.

The speed in which the equipment can be set up makes it the ideal solution for emergency work. It is also useful where limited funds are available to carry out remedial repairs.

Our rope access technicians are leading craftsmen with ability to produce detailed and accurate reports for Architects or Surveyors. Photography or video can be carried out with ease prior to any major work which can make planning simpler and more cost effective.

The lack of scaffolding also means that the day to day business of the building is left more or less undisturbed as it was at Boxgrove Priory opposite and Christchurch Priory where church services continued as normal.

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Working Over or In Water
Magenta Building Conservation Ltd have undertaken many projects that require working over or in water. When working over water we adhere strictly to codes of practice in health and safety and environmental pollution protection.

Some examples: Samways Bridge, Coldharbour Mill

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Environmental Policy
Magenta Building Conservation Limited provides a service whereby it conserves and repairs ecclesiastic and historic buildings. The firm has also constructed a limited number of 'new-build' private dwellings using traditional methods.

This policy is intended to promote and achieve protection and enhancement of the natural environment whilst improving and maintaining the built environment.

The directors are aware of their responsibility towards the environment and undertake to ensure that all employees are aware of the potential impact of the firm's activities on the environment as well as how to manage and minimize such impact. The director responsible for implementing the environmental policy is Mr. N. Jaggard. The firm actively complies with relevant environmental legislation and throughout the planning, building and conservation processes adheres to local planning and building regulations. It also employs the services of a specialist Health & Safety consultant who is able to provide advice and up to date information concerning environmental issues.

The company will liaise and co-operate with outside bodies, such as The Environment Agency, as necessary.

Four priorities have been identified:

• To make efficient use of materials and minimize the waste generated from our sites.
• To ensure that waste is disposed of according to statutory regulations.
• To prevent pollution occurring at our sites.
• To ensure that the natural habitat and environment is protected during our works.

In order to implement the above, the directors acknowledge the need to inform the workforce of what is expected of them and to enforce good practice. This is extended, as far as possible, to other parties, such as sub-contractors, clients and suppliers, with whom the company works closely but does not employ directly.

Before the commencement of a project, a director will assess the potential environmental impact with particular reference to the above four priorities and produce risk assessments and method statements as necessary. Reviews will be on-going throughout the duration of the project and at the end an assessment will be made of the success or failure in attaining the targets. The company will endeavour to learn from examples of both good and bad practice.

The priorities are not exhaustive. The company expects to respond to environmental needs as they arise in a flexible and sensitive manner.

Lifting Heavy or Large Fixtures
In order to protect our staff and the public we adhere strictly to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 in all our practices. This does not, however, cover the damage that can be caused to existing building or fittings when lifting heavy or cumbersome objects. For more information on how Magenta deal with such obstacles click the link below.
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