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At Facade Access Solutions, we deliver complete façade access systems engineered for performance, safety, and reliability across North America. From commercial towers to mixed-use and institutional buildings, our Standard, Modular, and Custom BMUs ensure efficient façade maintenance throughout your building’s lifecycle.
Designed for new construction and existing buildings, our Standard Series offers robust, compliant, and cost-effective façade access solutions. Each unit is built for long-term durability and minimal downtime, giving building owners confidence in safe, efficient operations.
Engineered for performance. Built for compliance.
Our Modular BMUs combine interchangeable components and adaptable configurations, making them ideal for diverse façade layouts and complex designs. Built to meet strict safety standards, they integrate easily into existing structures and evolve with your building’s needs — a truly future-proof investment.
Every skyline is unique. Our Custom BMUs are engineered for curved façades, angled rooflines, and distinctive architecture, providing safe, efficient, and compliant access without compromising design. Backed by decades of expertise, each system is crafted to regional codes and long-term performance.
Your building deserves a tailored solution — let’s design it together.
As part of the Alimak Group, Facade Access Solutions North America delivers engineering expertise supported by trusted global brands including Tractel, Manntech, and CoxGomyl. These manufacturers have decades of proven success designing and manufacturing building maintenance units, davits, and integrated facade access systems for some of the world’s most complex towers. That global foundation means rigorous international standards back every system we deliver in North America for safety, reliability, and long-term performance.
Across the United States, our work includes high-rise commercial, residential, and mixed-use projects where facade maintenance is critical to lifecycle value. In Canada, we support institutional, healthcare, and educational buildings where compliance and operational safety cannot be compromised. In Mexico, our portfolio extends to landmark towers and modern developments that push the boundaries of architectural design. In each case, our custom BMU solutions are designed to integrate with local codes, environmental conditions, and the practical needs of building owners.
Your building deserves more than an off-the-shelf solution. With a custom-engineered system, facade access becomes simpler, safer, and more reliable for decades to come.
A Building Maintenance Unit (BMU) is a permanently installed system that enables safe and efficient façade maintenance on high-rise and complex structures. BMUs provide controlled access for window cleaning, inspections, and façade repairs. At Façade Access Solutions North America, our Standard, Modular, and Custom BMUs are engineered to meet OSHA, ANSI, and CSA requirements, ensuring long-term safety, reliability, and compliance across commercial, residential, and institutional buildings.
Our Standard BMUs offer proven, cost-effective solutions for common façade layouts. Modular BMUs provide flexibility with interchangeable components that adapt to evolving building needs, while Custom BMUs are fully engineered for complex geometries, curved façades, and unique architectural designs. Across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, we tailor each system to local codes and environmental conditions to guarantee safe and efficient façade access.
BMUs should be inspected at least annually or more frequently depending on usage, environmental exposure, and local regulations. Regular servicing ensures compliance with OSHA, ANSI, and CSA standards and helps prevent costly downtime. Our qualified technicians perform mechanical, electrical, and safety system checks to maintain optimal performance and worker safety. Contact Façade Access Solutions for a tailored maintenance schedule based on your building’s needs.
Yes. We specialize in retrofitting BMUs and façade access systems for existing buildings throughout North America. Our engineers assess your current structure, evaluate load capacity, and design a compliant, efficient system that integrates seamlessly with your building’s architecture. Retrofit solutions reduce disruption, extend equipment lifespan, and bring older properties up to today’s safety and performance standards.
As part of the Alimak Group, we combine global expertise with local delivery. Our systems are backed by trusted brands—CoxGomyl, Manntech, and Tractel—and decades of proven experience across North America’s most complex projects. From design and engineering to installation and maintenance, we deliver façade access systems that meet regional codes, adapt to environmental conditions, and provide safe, reliable operation for years to come.
We provide detailed technical documents related to equipment and machinery to support architects and engineers, including:
Integrating these suspended resources early helps streamline approvals, reduce conflicts, ensure compliance with local safety codes, and maintain horizontal alignment.
A façade access system is only as effective as the service behind it. Our approach covers the full lifecycle of your cleaning and maintenance system.
End-to-End Consultation
We collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors from the outset to evaluate constraints and requirements.
Precision Design and Engineering
Our in-house engineers translate project needs into safe, efficient BMU designs that include control mechanism ailored to each building.
Expert Installation
Technicians install systems with precision, coordinating with site teams to minimize disruption and meet schedules.
Operator Training
We provide hands-on training for building staff, covering safe operation of automatic machines and systems, inspections, and emergency procedures.
Ongoing Service and Maintenance
We provide scheduled inspections, preventative care, and component replacements—customized to client requirements—to extend system lifespan.
Compliance and Safety Upgrades
Retrofit and upgrade services ensure BMUs remain compliant with evolving safety standards, securing long-term investment protection.
