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.

THE PENINSULA HOTEL, YANGON, MYANMAR (Conservation Package)

Case Study

Client: HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI HOTELS GROUP LTD

Architect: AEDAS PTE LTD

Heritage Consultant: STUFIO LAPIS CONSERVATION PTE LTD

Principal Contractor: BYMA PTE LTD

Specialist Contractor: STONEWEST (MYM)

Services Provided: Conservation, Renovation

Project Overview

The project involves the redevelopment of the 10-acre site in downtown Yangon, comprising of luxury apartments and offices. The centre piece will be the restored headquarters of the Burma Railway Company which is to be hotel for the Peninsula Group.

Following a full-scale mock-up to one bay of the existing façade, Stonewest (MYM) was awarded the Conservation Package which entailed the extensive restoration of the external facades.

Key Successes

Façade paint removal using Thermatech steam cleaning method
Joint inspections with the architect to agree façade repair schedules
Restoration of the existing laterite and brick façades.
Testing and desalination of the masonry using specialist poultices.
Establishment of a local quarry manufacturing capability to ensure supply of matching laterite to international CSR standards.
Restoration of heritage timber handrails alongside the design, supply and installation of new teak elements.
Cleaning, restoration and re-installation of a wide range of original cast iron features including balustrades, grilles and 200 no. heritage canopies.
Supply of new locally supplied castings, for repair and replacement cast iron works.