Fibaform Leads Modular Innovation with New Lifting Methods for Gatehouses

What is a GRP Gatehouse?

A site gatehouse is vital in controlling and tracking entry on and exit off work premises. This simple building improves site security, professionally manages incoming visitors and site traffic and fulfils some important legal obligations around duty of care.

A pre-fabricated GRP (glass-reinforced polymer) build is perfect for a site gatehouse. Cost-effective, robust and virtually maintenance-free, a GRP gatehouse is a popular choice for offices, production and warehousing facilities, construction and other large sites. Fibaform has been making high-quality GRP products for 40 years. We offer a variety of standard and custom gatehouses. Typically, we deliver these products ready-built, a very attractive option for companies looking for a fast turnaround and minimal onsite disruption. With the introduction of an innovative new lifting process, Fibaform have further slashed installation times for fully assembled, externally cladded gatehouses.

Benefits of GRP gatehouse – custom, cost-effective and fast!

GRP gatehouses are a very affordable space solution. They can be manufactured entirely off-site and installed with little disruption compared to a traditional brick building. Typically, they will last for 25+ years and be virtually maintenance-free.

A pre-fabricated GRP gatehouse can be delivered fully assembled to your site, usually off-loaded by HIAB crane. With the onsite preparation being completed simultaneously, the construction lead times are cut to a bare minimum compared to a traditional build. Another benefit of a portable GRP gatehouse is a safer working environment. Removing most of the physical construction from the site location and transferring it to a controlled environment reduces exposure to adverse weather and other construction site hazards. This provides a speedy, safer space solution and means your new gatehouse is ready for use sooner for a faster return on investment.

Another huge advantage is that a GRP Gatehouse is easy to customise and can be manufactured to any footprint to match your exact specifications. Internally, Fibaform can incorporate any layout design and include many options such as electrics and lighting, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning. Doors and windows can be any manufactured to size, and we have a vast choice of colours from the BS4800 or RAL ranges for your gatehouse walls, roof fascias, windows and doors, so you can match corporate colours exactly and give the building an integrated and purpose-built feel.

GRP Gatehouses – Fibaform do all the heavy lifting for faster installations

A GRP gatehouse can be delivered ready-built using a HIAB vehicle. However, traditional lifting brackets cannot be attached to a pre-cladded exterior, meaning cladding work had to be undertaken at the site location, increasing the installation window. With a few clever adjustments, Fibaform has designed a new lifting system to accommodate pre-cladded exteriors. We can now deliver fully assembled cladded gatehouses for a true plug-and-play installation.

“We believe that we are the first GRP building manufacturer to adopt this lifting method, which cements our position as an industry leader and innovator,” commented Gerard Knight – Fibaform Plant Manager.

“It’s a testament to our commitment to continuous improvement and engineering excellence. This development gives us a huge advantage in a marketplace that values the need for a fast turnaround and flexible customisation services. This is another great reason GRP gatehouses, security cabins and other units are a smart commercial choice.”

Get in touch to learn more about our GRP Gatehouses

We have been manufacturing high-quality glass fibre products for over 40 years and have an unrivalled reputation for first-class service. With our gatehouse buildings, you can ensure that your premises have a sturdy first port of call completely bespoke to you.

If you would like to learn more about our gatehouses or if you don’t quite see what you want – remember, we specialise in bespoke solutions! Get in touch with our friendly team today for further information or to discuss your requirements. Call us on 01524 60182 or fill out our simple enquiry form, and we’ll be in touch.