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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.

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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.

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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 (Facade Strengthening Package)

Case Study

Client: HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI HOTELS GROUP LTD

Structural Engineer: MEINHARDT

Heritage Consultant: STUDIO LAPIS CONSERVATION PTE LTD

Principal Contractor: BYMA PTE LTD

Specialist Contractor: STONEWEST (MYM)

Services Provided: Conservation, Restoration, Alteration & Intervention

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.

Stonewest (MYM) was initially awarded the Façade Strengthening Package in which the scope of works was structural repair to the retained façade.

Key Successes

Joint inspections with the engineer to develop elevation structural repair schedules.
Installation of Helifix crack stich and arch tie repairs in areas of localised failure.
Isolated repair of laterite and brick masonry.
Creation of new vertical and horizontal tie system.
Formation of expansion joints through the existing façade walls and installation of seismic expansion materials.
Survey, dismantling and rebuilding of 3 no. existing heritage walls.