Services

We work as Principal or Specialist Contractors depending on the Clients’ project requirements and offer a range of services. Working in collaboration with our Clients from project conception to completion, our projects span across the Public, Private, Commercial and Ecclesiastical sectors.

About Us

We are an Award-winning Principal & Specialist Contractors, specialising in Building Conservation, Restoration & New Build Masonry finishes, Hard Landscaping, Internal Stone Finishes and associated specialist work.

International

Present on three continents, Stonewest draws on a strong local presence with a network of well-established local offices, as well as on the expertise of its head office.

Projects

We have served the construction industry for over 70 years, crafting modern landmark buildings and restoring historic, listed buildings for future generations. As an international business, we carry out a range of projects across the world. In the UK our work is nationwide, from London to the North West and the Southern Region. We also have offices in Hong Kong, Myanmar and the Middle East.

TAI KWUN, CENTRAL POLICE STATION, HONG KONG (Floor & Staircase Strengthening Package)

Case Study

Client: HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB

Architect: PURCELL

Quantity Surveyor: RIDER LEVETT BUCKNALL

Principal Contractor: GAMMON CONSTRUCTION LTD

Specialist Contractor: Stonewest (HK)

Services Provided: Restoration & Repair

Project Overview

Tai Kwun, transforming 16 revitalised heritage buildings, including the former Central Police Station, Central Magistracy and Victoria Prison into an art and culture destination is Hong Kong’s largest ever revitalisation project.

Since opening, it has welcomed over 8 million visitors and been honoured with the prestigious Award of Excellence – the highest honour – in the 2019 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation.

Working in conjunction with the local Construction Industry Council, Stonewest (HK) developed and trained over 50 local operatives to not only successfully conserve and restore the facades and other character-defining elements but provide an enduring legacy for Hong Kong.

Key Successes

Salvaging, repair and reinstallation of heritage timber floorboards and skirtings.
Supply and installation of new timber elements such as floorboards and handrails as necessary.
Structural strengthening works to existing timber beams and joists as well as structural upgrading works to all timber staircases.
Carry out loading tests to all structural floors.
Restoration works to timber staircases and fretwork.
Installation of new mechanical fixing ceiling straps.
Design supply and installation of new steel arches to support the existing masonry structure.

Alteration & Intervention

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