Effective building maintenance relies on proactive issue awareness and timely resolution. MyBMU, an innovative remote monitoring platform developed by Alimak Group for optimising Manntech's facade access systems, has transformed maintenance practices by ensuring safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. This article explores MyBMU's features and benefits, emphasising the importance of addressing issues pre-emptively.

As the architectural landscape continues to reach new heights with awe-inspiring skyscraper designs, the challenges in maintaining facades have also increased. From towering structures with complex designs to the limitations posed by extreme heights, ensuring efficient and safe facade access has become more crucial than ever. Manntech recognises this evolving need and has developed innovative solutions that address these challenges. This article explores the challenges and solutions in facade access, shedding light on how Manntech's innovations reshape the landscape of high-rise facade maintenance.

The world of architecture is evolving, and rooftops are now dynamic and remarkable features, no longer as static as they once were. They have become integral architectural elements, often boasting amenities such as roof gardens, making the most of available space. However, this trend has brought a unique challenge for facade access systems. Many modern tall buildings lack the traditional flat rooftops suitable for standard building maintenance units (BMUs). Implementing effective maintenance solutions has created a challenge, but Manntech has developed solutions to overcome the constraints posed by limited roof space.

Manntech’s extensive portfolio of projects spanning over 60 years showcases our dedication to developing high quality facade access solutions that meet the unique needs of each building and the ever-changing architectural landscape. With our engineering expertise and proven track record of delivering innovative custom solutions, we confidently take on the challenges of some of the most recognisable and unique building structures.

At Manntech, we are renowned for the high quality German engineering of our custom facade access solutions for the most complex and unique buildings across the globe. With over 60 years of industry experience, we proudly say that no facade access challenge is beyond our means. A large part of our continuing success is due to careful and precise planning and calculations. This is especially vital for the custom facade access systems that we design and manufacture to ensure they meet the specific needs and regulations imposed on them and to overcome a myriad of architectural or structural challenges. 

The Type 1 Compact range from Manntech consists of durable, low-maintenance fully equipped building maintenance units. The range is ideal for buildings of uniform shape without significant protrusions or recesses and wherever there is sufficient roof space to install track systems or load-bearing concrete runways. The Compact range is highly versatile and efficient in cleaning and repairing hard-to-reach areas of a building's facade.

Manntech's position monitoring capabilities offer several important advantages for our customers. With access to building-specific data related to the facade inspection, Manntech can define the exact descent required of each facade and provide accurate and reliable position monitoring capabilities.

There has recently been a greater emphasis on energy efficiency in the design of modern buildings. This is due to rising energy costs and increased environmental concerns on people's minds. Everyone's contribution to sustainability efforts is now more important than ever.

Safety is a vital consideration in the facade access industry. Facade access systems such as building maintenance units (BMUs), suspended platforms and rope access systems are used to maintain the exterior of buildings known as facades. The safety of these systems is paramount for the operators as well as the general public walking below. Facade access systems need to be designed, installed, and maintained with the highest standards of safety.