Zurich insurance building (Madrid)

The Zurich Insurance office in Madrid features a steel and glass facade that was constructed twice as fast as expected because of the contractor using Girder Clamps by Lindapter.

Bellapart developed, fabricated and installed the striking geometric facade that provides office workers with expansive views of the surrounding area and allows natural daylight into all floors of the building.

Engineers specified Lindapter's Type AF high slip resistant clamps for securing the framework for the panels owing to the product's adjustability, high strength capacity and durability. The lateral adjustability of the clamps allowed the contractors to quickly slide the framework into position before tightening the clamps to secure the frame in place. The process was standardised and repeated throughout the project and Bellapart were said to have completed the installation in half the time it would typically take when using conventional connection methods.

Alongside doubling the speed of installation and reducing labour costs, further savings were achieved by avoiding at the project site drilling or welding and consequently removing the requirement for specialist labour, equipment and hot work permits, which often cause delays.

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