Fall protection in construction specifications: example workshop by ‘de Vijfde gevel’
On the 20th of October, ‘de Vijfde gevel’ organized an evening workshop which was entirely dedicated to the contents of construction specifications. These can vary considerably from project to project, so there was plenty to talk about – including the importance, the stringency and the legal implications of specification texts. Over one hundred attendees joined the event, a good mix of established professionals and aspiring specialists.
Present on behalf of XSPlatforms was our sales manager, Olivier Bolle. For years, Olivier has been involved in the activities of de Vijfde gevel. XSPlatforms shares the vision that sensible investments in the roof of a building can bring added value to both its owner and its users.
Olivier personally took the time to explain the relevance of fall protection early on in the design process. “Building owners can benefit tremendously from a well-considered investment in a permanent fall protection solution on their roof. Our aim is to raise awareness about the relevance of fall protection in construction specifications.
Specification Texts
XSPlatforms creates innovative fall protection systems for people working at height. In order to provide a suitable solution that matches the architecture of a building, it is very important that fall protection is considered early on in the design process.
As a service to architects, XSPlaforms has a number of specifications on file, which can be used to include fall protection solutions in the design of a building. They can be found on this website under specifications.
De Vijfde Gevel
In addition to safety, the subjects covered by de Vijfde Gevel include design, energy saving, sustainability, isolation, drainage and many other things. This knowledge is shared both online (devijfdegevel.be, Dutch only) and in the numerous workshops that are organized. Exceptional roof designs are put in the spotlight, to serve as inspiration for others. Of course, topics such as BIM and the emergence of green roofs are frequently discussed as well.
