Project Snapshot:
Location: Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth
Building type: Landmark visitor attraction
Service delivered: Glass floor replacement
Access method: IRATA glazing team, MFC 750 Mini Floor Crane and Wood’s Powr-Grip P11104
Project type: Planned remedial glazing works, out of hours to minimise disruption
The Brief:
Dynamic Access was engaged to deliver a specialist glass floor replacement at Spinnaker Tower, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, with support from Pendrich Height Services. The agreed scope included task-specific RAMS, provision of an IRATA glazing team, removal and disposal of the defective units, installation of four replacement units and full cordoning to the working area.
The Challenge:
Replacing structural glass within a public attraction requires a disciplined approach to both safety and specification. Each replacement unit weighed 277kg and formed part of a glass floor assembly, meaning the lifting operation, handling sequence and installation tolerances all had to be tightly controlled.
The programme also had to be delivered out of hours, with the area closed to the public, to allow the works to proceed safely and without operational disruption. The replacement units also had to be carefully specified in line with the on-site O&M information and existing glazing specification, ensuring compatibility with the original build-up and the performance requirements of the installation.


