Leading Specialists in Façade Access Solutions and Building Maintenance Units

Integral Cradles is a UK-based specialist in the design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of façade access equipment and building maintenance units (BMUs). With over 20 years of experience delivering complex access solutions for iconic structures across London’s skyline, the company has established itself as a trusted partner to tier-one construction clients and facilities management providers.

The company provides comprehensive façade access systems including BMUs, monorail systems, powered cradles, abseil davit systems, and fall prevention safety rails. Each bespoke solution is engineered to meet the specific requirements of high-rise buildings, ensuring safe and efficient access for maintenance operations throughout the building lifecycle.

Integral Cradles works collaboratively with architects, engineers, and construction teams from project conception through to completion. Utilising advanced technologies such as BIM and 3D modelling, the company integrates façade access systems seamlessly into building designs, providing whole-lifecycle solutions that support ongoing maintenance requirements.

With a proven track record on prestigious developments including The Leadenhall Building, 52 Lime Street (The Scalpel), One Blackfriars Tower, and Wood Wharf at Canary Wharf, Integral Cradles serves major clients including MACE, Multiplex, Canary Wharf Contractors Limited, Skanska, and Lendlease.

The company’s maintenance partner, GIND UK, provides warrantied maintenance services for all Integral Cradles installations, ensuring equipment remains safe, compliant, and operationally efficient. This integrated approach to design, installation, and maintenance has enabled lasting partnerships with clients spanning more than two decades.

Integral Cradles is committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility. Through its Sustainable Horizons: A Roadmap to Net Zero initiative, the company has set ambitious targets to achieve net-zero carbon by 2030, demonstrating leadership in sustainable façade access solutions.

The company continues to invest in technical innovation, employee wellbeing, and inclusive workplace practices whilst maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality. Integral Cradles remains at the forefront of the UK building access industry, delivering cutting-edge solutions that support the maintenance and longevity of Britain’s most prominent structures.