Cabin Support Steelwork | Knightsbridge Palace Hotel, London
- Louise Ferne
- Aug 23, 2025
- 2 min read
Client: McAlpine
At Staggered, we deliver specialist structural steel fabrication and installation solutions for complex construction environments. One standout project was for McAlpine at the Knightsbridge Palace Hotel in London, where we designed, manufactured, and installed a bespoke steel support system to house site portacabins while maintaining vital road access.
The Challenge: Space Restrictions in Central London
The Knightsbridge Palace Hotel project required extensive on-site accommodation and facilities for the construction team. However, with limited ground space in a busy London location, it was essential that the cabins be positioned above street level without obstructing roadways used by delivery vehicles and site traffic.
Our Solution: Elevated Steel Frame Support System
We fabricated and installed a robust steel portal frame system designed to elevate the site portacabins above ground level. This bespoke solution allowed McAlpine to maximise site efficiency while keeping the street below clear for operational access.
Key features included:
Heavy-duty structural steelwork engineered to support multiple stacked portacabins
Portal frame design providing wide, unobstructed spans for road clearance
Precision fabrication and installation ensuring alignment, stability, and long-term safety
On-site assembly in restricted conditions, carefully coordinated to minimise disruption in a high-traffic central London environment.
Benefits Delivered
Our steel support structure provided:
Safe and secure elevated accommodation for site operations
Uninterrupted road access for delivery vehicles and logistics
Efficient use of limited site space in a congested urban setting
Durable, engineered design tailored to project demands.
Supporting Landmark Projects Across London
This project at the Knightsbridge Palace Hotel is an example of how we work with leading contractors like McAlpine to overcome logistical and engineering challenges in the heart of London. By combining design expertise, advanced fabrication, and on-site installation, we provide practical steel solutions that keep projects moving forward.
If you need a partner for temporary works steel structures, cabin support systems, or bespoke steel fabrication in London, get in touch with our team today.
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