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concrete columns and roof over, the columns being 30 feet high from the floor to the roof; the column and roof shuttering was all carried on Acrow steel scaffolding. (Top and Bottom Right) The stores for the Hong Kong Electric
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Since the formation in Hong Kong of its use increases year by year. A few of Acrow Engineers (Asia) Limited in mid- the larger jobs on which Acrow steel shut 1955, their products have met with in- tering, formwork and scaffolding have been creasing approval from local architects and used are illustrated on this page. (Top contractors. The initial prejudice that had left) The Chartered Bank the general to be overcome was strong as builders in contractors, Paul Y Construction Company, Company's new power generating station the Colony were loath to depart from their are using Acrow steel scaffolding, and traditional methods of using timber and adjustable steel props with steel formwork bamboo for scaffolding and shuttering. for the floors. (Bottom left) The Reser But the inherent advantages of the Acrow voir at Lai Chi Kok All Acrow steel system have now become more apparent shuttering was used by Paul Y Construction to those engaged in construction work, and Company to form the concrete walls,
at North Point. Designed by the English Electric Company Ltd., and constructed by Geo. Wimpey Co., Ltd., of London, using Acrow steel adjustable props and steel shuttering for the columns, floors and beams.
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