Mastering Complex Facades: Comprehensive High Rise Window Cleaning at 80 Collins Street, Melbourne
The 80 Collins Street precinct is one of Melbourne’s premier commercial destinations, combining the North Tower, South Tower, and Next Hotel. The client required a reliable contractor able to deliver comprehensive window cleaning services across these three distinct buildings. With high pedestrian traffic, retail frontage, and busy entrances, the brief demanded consistent weekday service and flexible weekend work to minimise disruption for tenants and visitors.
The Challenge: Varied Building Forms and Complex Access Requirements
Each building within the precinct posed unique access challenges:
- North Tower features an octagonal design with three different BMU cages (11-window span, 7-window span, and column cage) that need to be swapped out for each drop.
- South Tower includes cantilevered drops over Collins Street, where technicians must secure lanyards with carabiner-equipped poles and carefully traverse 45-degree angles.
- Next Hotel combines glass and alucobond facades but is the least complex of the three.
Additionally, strong wind tunnels created by the large site footprint required expert planning and on-the-ground adaptability.
The Vertimax Solution: Tailored Multi-Method Access and Proven Expertise
Vertimax delivered an integrated, site-specific solution to meet the client’s needs. Our team provided:
- BMU operation across three towers, expertly managing cage changeovers and varying drop requirements.
- Rope access techniques for hard-to-reach areas and link bridges.
- EWP support, including 65-foot knuckle booms and a range of electric scissor lifts (19–32 feet) for retail and canopy areas.
- Traffic management and safety planning for weekend works above entrances and main thoroughfares.
Our familiarity with the precinct’s layout, proactive communication, and consistent on-site presence ensured smooth coordination with facility managers, who oversee all three buildings under a single management team.
The Result: A Trusted, Long-Term Partnership and Excellent Presentation
Vertimax’s flexible approach, competitive pricing, and strong client relationships have made us the preferred window cleaning partner at 80 Collins Street. Our ability to deliver reliable, safe, and efficient facade cleaning, tailored to each building’s unique needs, helps ensure this landmark precinct always presents at its best, supporting tenants, owners, and visitors alike.
