As societies are developing, the need for stabler, safer buildings is constantly increasing. In the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, local authorities and private property owners are obligated to address recladding on facades that pose non-compliant safety risks. Drawing on our extensive history in the construction industry and our strategic partnerships within the supply chain, we bring substantial expertise to the recladding of structures, ensuring strict adherence to safety standards and the ability to navigate intricate project environments. GSIM has an extensive pedigree of specialist cladding and façade experience offering Developers, Housing Associations, and Main Contractors a single source for non-combustible recladding projects.

What is Recladding and why is recladding a legal requirement if required?

Recladding, the process of replacing a building’s external facade, involves creating a ventilated space between the original wall and the new facade. This design allows for improved airflow, effectively removing moisture from the building and enhancing its thermal performance.

The tragic events at Grenfell Tower were primarily attributed to the composite panels with a polythene core used for cladding the building. The specific cladding material played a pivotal role in the rapid spread of the fire, bringing significant attention to the importance of recladding projects. This underscores the crucial need to rigorously adhere to safety protocols in any recladding construction endeavour. It is estimated that there are still numerous buildings, both in the public and private sectors, where extensive efforts are required to remove and replace non-compliant cladding, emphasising the urgency of addressing this issue.

About Us

GSIM has combined management experience of over 100 years of business in façade and building management sector, which we are immensely proud of. Being committed to client satisfaction has enabled us to put our heart into making buildings not just houses, but also homes. We adhere to all relevant fire and safety standards, whilst working in complex and restricted environments, in the most challenging densely-populated buildings in our city centres.

With our profound knowledge of building exteriors and strategic partnerships within the supply chain, GSIM possesses extensive expertise in the re-cladding of structures.

GSIM have established a dedicated team of experts whose primary mission is the re-cladding of non-compliant buildings. Leveraging our in-house knowledge, we are proficient in overseeing the entire re-cladding project, from its inception to its successful completion. Whether functioning as the principal contractor or subcontractor, our cladding remediation solutions are centered on ensuring compliance, maintaining quality, and effectively managing costs.

Furthermore, GSIM is a registered signatory of the Building Safer Futures Charter. By doing so, we are making a resolute commitment at the highest level, indicating our organisation’s unwavering dedication to supporting the Charter’s principles and prioritising safety. This reaffirms our strong commitment and enthusiasm for facade remediation, as well as our determination to rebuild the public’s confidence in the safety and integrity of the UK’s construction sector.

Budgeting and Planning Advice

Advice that will ensure that your project is both cost-efficient and tailored to your needs.

Installation

Careful installation of all systems and materials ensuring long-term peace of mind.

Quality Control

Thorough quality control processes in place entirely aligned with EWS1 approval, and forensic defect analysis.

Project Realisation

Detailed identification, execution, and monitoring and control to secure excellent outright completion of each project.

High Quality Construction Management

Our dedicated project management office works tirelessly to deliver the high quality you demand, on time and on budget.  We also provide façade remediation to ensure the durability and safeness of your buildings.

Eco Friendly Construction

We take our obligations to the planet and the environment seriously and have an ambitious target of zero waste-to-landfill by 2030, which we are also helping drive through our supply chain.

Specialised Supply Chain

We leverage a strong and expertly crafted supply chain tailored for recladding, enabling us to swiftly and securely handle various recladding projects while adhering to funding, building control, and customer requirements. Our recladding supply chain boasts the essential accreditations required for commencing projects promptly.

Operational Expertise in Live Environments

Throughout our organisation, we possess extensive expertise in operating within live environments, a crucial element in successfully executing recladding projects within occupied buildings with minimal disruption. Our meticulous planning aligns with local building regulations, and we collaborate closely with our clients to minimise disturbances.

We act as your resident liaison, we QA check every step of the way and keep records on a secure cloud based system, we provide the welfare facilities, the traffic management, comprehensive Insurance cover, our staff are highly trained, we have regular H&S audits through a third party specialist to ensure we are working to the safest standards in the industry.  We’re not just a Main Contractor and Sub-contractor… we’re the only Contractor you need!

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