Maintaining facades on high-rise buildings requires more than standard equipment. It demands engineered building maintenance units (BMUs) designed to prioritise safety, reliability, and compliance throughout a building’s lifecycle.
As part of the Alimak Group, Facade Access Solutions EMEAI delivers advanced BMUs and facade access solutions, combining global engineering expertise with local project experience. Our safety systems meet international standards and are supported by decades of technical knowledge from trusted brands including Tractel, Manntech, and CoxGomyl. These solutions optimise maintenance schedules, reduce long-term costs, and improve overall building performance.
With over 16,000 installations worldwide, Facade Access Solutions EMEAI has a proven track record across high-rise buildings and architecturally complex structures from London and Dubai to wider EMEAI cities. Every project benefits from rigorous design and engineering processes, prioritising safety, structural integrity, and operational reliability.
Reliable facade access systems across the UK, UAE, and wider EMEAI region start with consistent service. Facade Access Solutions EMEAI offers tailored BMU maintenance contracts designed to meet the building requirements of every building type. Each contract is customised to suit the architectural design and structural features of your property, covering BMU operator training, routine inspections, safety checks, and scheduled repairs.
Our service programmes support the full range of building maintenance units and suspended access equipment, as well as fall arrest systems and lifelines. This ensures safe access, minimal disruption, and compliance with UK LOLER, BS 8612, BS EN 1808, and UAE building requirements.
As a leading provider of facade access systems, we combine integrated design services with ongoing BMU inspection, LOLER assessments, and maintenance to extend the life of your equipment. Whether for new construction or retrofit projects, our solutions protect people and assets while maintaining the aesthetic and operational integrity of your building facade.
Regular preventive maintenance is essential for keeping advanced BMUs performing at their best. Our maintenance activities cover building maintenance units, gantries, davits, monorails, powered platforms, ladders, and lifting tables. Each plan is designed to detect wear before it becomes a problem, reducing downtime and extending equipment lifespan.
Early maintenance interventions and BMU safety inspections improve safety, minimise disruption to window cleaning or repair work, and maintain system efficiency across projects of all scales and complexities.
Unexpected issues with facade access equipment across the UK, UAE, and wider EMEAI region can disrupt building operations and compromise safety. Our BMU repair service provides rapid response for building maintenance units, self-powered platforms, working platforms, and davit systems. Using technical expertise and OEM replacement parts, we restore safety systems quickly while remaining fully compliant with safety requirements.
Our approach focuses on minimising downtime and returning access equipment to serviceable condition as swiftly as possible. By leveraging manufacturing and installation resources, we deliver effective solutions for straight facades and complex facades without interrupting essential maintenance cycles.
As part of the Alimak Group, Facade Access Solutions EMEAI combines decades of applied engineering experience with a global manufacturing network. With over 16,000 installations worldwide, we deliver solutions that meet the technical and regulatory requirements of even the most challenging high-rise buildings.
Our dedicated teams across the UK, UAE, and wider EMEAI region support projects ranging from new construction builds to intricate facade access retrofit services. Local responsiveness combined with our global network provides access to advanced design methods, certified components, and proven installation techniques for facade access systems.
We keep BMU systems and facade access equipment safe, efficient, and compliant.
Our service contracts cover comprehensive maintenance programmes, BMU statutory inspection, and essential safety checks. Each contract is customised to your building and facade access system for optimal performance and compliance.
Regular BMU cradle service is essential for both new and existing buildings. The ideal schedule depends on system usage and environmental conditions. Under UK LOLER, lifting equipment used to carry people requires thorough examinations every six months. Preventive maintenance improves safety, supports compliance with international and regional regulations, and extends equipment lifespan. Our experts can provide guidance based on your building requirements.
We provide maintenance services for a wide range of safety systems, including building maintenance units, gantries, monorails, davits, powered platforms, ladders, and fall arrest equipment. Coverage includes telescopic jib, luffing jib, and telescopic mast BMU configurations across straight facades and complex roof structures.
Investing in BMU maintenance strengthens safety, prevents unexpected equipment failures, reduces repair costs, and maximises uptime for critical facade access equipment. Regular upkeep supports consistent performance, long-term reliability, and efficient operation of your building maintenance solutions.
BMU systems in the UK must comply with LOLER, BS EN 1808 for suspended access equipment, and BS 8612 for permanently installed access equipment. In Dubai and the wider UAE, building maintenance units follow Dubai Municipality requirements alongside international standards. Our team supports compliance with regional and international codes across every project. Visit our codes, regulations, and standards page for detailed information.
