The Brief
Gymbox Stratford, located in Westfield Shopping Centre, desperately needed an emergency replacement of its main entrance doors. The original doors had multiple faults, including broken locks, hardware issues and failing overhead closers. As the only entrance to the facility, the doors had to remain operational throughout the process. MGC was appointed to urgently supply and install new commercial entrance doors without disrupting Gymbox’s high-traffic environment or extended opening hours.
Our Approach
Following a prompt site assessment, we secured the compromised entrance doors to ensure short-term safety and access while the replacements were manufactured. Due to the shopping centre’s restricted delivery access and the urgency of the job, we implemented an ultra-precise installation plan to meet all logistical and operational requirements.
We specified powder-coated black aluminium doors with full glazing and commercial-grade hardware. Each unit was manufactured to include finger trap stiles, integrated closers and robust laminated and toughened safety glass for durability and compliance. A low aluminium threshold was also included to support wheelchair accessibility.
The doors were manufactured and ready within two weeks. Once our health and safety documentation and work permits were approved by Westfield Stratford, our skilled operatives proceeded with the installation at 11pm, after Gymbox’s closing time, to minimise business disruption. The new doors were transported into the building using specialist trolleys, while the old units were dismantled, removed and prepared for disposal at MGC HQ.
By 3am, the new doors were installed and fully operational. To avoid any delay for the early morning opening, our project manager remained onsite with the new security keys and personally handed the building back to Gymbox staff at 6am.
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Results
The installation was completed within the set timeframe and without any disruption to Gymbox operations. The new doors are compliant, durable and safe – providing secure, accessible entry to thousands of daily users.
Our team’s rapid response and thorough planning ensured the client’s requirements were met to the highest standard.
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