Category: Building

If you live in a high-rise, chances are you’ve tossed a bag down the garbage chute without giving it much thought. It’s easy. It’s quick. It works. But behind that small door in the corridor is something surprisingly powerful—a garbage chute system that keeps the building running smoothly. At Sea Star Engineering, we work on […]

Accessing tall structures isn’t simply about reaching heights, it’s about doing so safely, efficiently, and in line with the building’s architecture. In this context, cradle systems have become a standard part of the vertical access toolkit across construction and maintenance projects. Designed to support a range of tasks — from glass installation to façade cleaning […]

Buildings with gleaming glass walls and bold designs make city skylines famous. Yet keeping those surfaces clean and in good shape takes more than ladders or scaffolding. That is why BMU Systems (Building Maintenance Unit setups) play a key role in modern buildings. Built-in Safety You Can Trust Every task at height can be risky. A Building Maintenance […]

Operating BMU systems without following BMU System Regulations UAE isn’t just risky, it’s outright illegal. These rules exist to protect people, buildings, and reputations. Property managers must treat them like lifelines, not paperwork. Get them wrong, and you’re courting fines, downtime, and liability. BMU System Regulations UAE: Safety & Legal Requirements In the UAE, local municipalities […]

 When your garbage chute system works right, you barely notice it. But when it doesn’t? Odors spread, blockages build up, and fire hazards creep in. What most people forget is that garbage and linen chutes are active systems and they need just as much care as any other utility in your building. Whether it’s a […]

As the light shines brighter on construction technology companies, it has become evident we are in a period of change in the industry. Equipment is getting smarter and rental companies are now able to do more with less. Lindsey Anderson has been the Editor for Access, Lift, and Handlers (ALH) Magazine for 11 years. She joined KHL, the […]

Due to the significant rise in the development of high-rise buildings in the 21st century, cleaning and maintenance of the facades is becoming even more and more challenging. There are several unusually shaped buildings in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, India, Pakistan, United States of America, Germany, United Kingdom etc. […]

Disposing garbage for people who live in villas, smaller homes etc. is relatively easy. Simply take the trash out by hand and dump it in the common dumpster in the neighbourhood.  But what about people living in high rise buildings? Is it equally simple for them? People in a single high rise building altogether produce […]