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CantiDeck: The Story That Transformed High-Rise Logistics

5th, January 2026

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In the early 2000s, high-rise construction was accelerating, yet the core method of moving materials into RC frame buildings was still traditional scaffolding.

Scaffolding remained the standard method, despite being slow to erect, expensive to relocate and restrictive for crane operations. Across multiple projects, contractors were highlighting the same issue:

Is there a faster, safer and more predictable way to load materials into the structure?

This recurring challenge marked the starting point for what would become CantiDeck.

Where the Idea Began…

By 2006, Conquip was actively working with contractors to identify opportunities to improve site logistics. Vertical load-in was, time and time again, the main factor that caused programme pressure on RC frame contractors, with delays driven by scaffold adjustments, restricted openings and inefficient crane cycles.

The industry clearly needed a solution engineered specifically for crane load-in and material flow, rather than one adapted from existing access systems.

Conquip’s engineering team began developing a solution that could:

  • Reduce reliance on scaffolding.
  • Improve crane efficiency.
  • Allow safe, controlled load-in and load-out at slab edges.
  • Be moved quickly as the building progressed.

CantiDeck

The Result: A New Standard for Material Flow

The CantiDeck brought capabilities that were immediately valuable to contractors:

  • Rapid installation and relocation: Often completed within hours.
  • More efficient crane utilisation: Due to smoother, more predictable load cycles.
  • A secure working platform: Designed with a dependable working load limit for personnel and materials.
  • Different platform configurations: Enabling use across varied structures, opening sizes and logistical constraints.

Instead of working around scaffold limitations, project teams could now plan vertical logistics with flexibility and consistency. CantiDeck didn’t simply replace an existing method; it introduced a more efficient way of managing material movement on high-rise projects. And it was more cost-effective, too.

CantiDeck Platform Options

The Fixed Flush CantiDeck

A straightforward, robust solution for standard load-in requirements.

  • Smooth, direct transition from floor slab to platform.
  • Unique single-prop design for simplified positioning.
  • Quick installation and relocation.
  • Suitable for areas with restricted headroom.

Find out more >>

Cantideck

The Super Roller CantiDeck

A flexible system designed for high-rise projects requiring efficient load-in across multiple floors.

  • Fully retractable platform flush with the building edge.
  • Stacked to enable multi-level loading.
  • Reduces loading during high winds.
  • Fast to install and relocate.

Find out more >>

CantiDeck

Improved an Industry Practice

CantiDecks development reflects a straightforward approach from Conquip: identify inefficiencies, understand contractor requirements and engineer a solution that delivers measurable improvements.

In 2026, teams around the world use CantiDeck platforms to address vertical logistics challenges and specialised applications such as tunnel and shaft loading, reducing crane downtime and supporting safer working at height.

cantideck platforms inside building structure

Learn more about CantiDeck…

Q1: What is CantiDeck and what problem does it solve?
A: CantiDeck is a temporary cantilevered crane loading platform designed for high-rise construction. It’s a safe, quick-to-install platform for loading and unloading materials, improving crane utilisation and site productivity.

Q2: How quickly can CantiDeck be installed or relocated on site?
A: Depending on the configuration, a CantiDeck platform can typically be installed or relocated within a few hours. This flexibility allows it to move with the building as construction progresses, reducing downtime and crane delays.

Q3: Do you provide training on how to use and relocate them?
A: Yes, through our after-sales service Conquip Covered, our engineers can carry out a full training session with site teams on how to install, use, remove and relocate, with a classroom and practical training session. Additionally, our engineers can also install, relocate and remove CantiDecks for you.

Q4: What options are available for different site requirements?
A: CantiDeck is available in two main configurations:

  • Fixed Flush CantiDeck: Install in one place for crane loading, easy to install, ideal for areas with restricted headroom.
  • Super Roller CantiDeck: Fully retractable inside the building, can be stacked on multiple floors, and can be retracted in high winds.

Q5: How does CantiDeck improve efficiency on site?
A: By improving material load-in and load-out, reducing scaffold dependency, and optimising crane cycles, CantiDeck helps contractors save time, reduce project costs, and maintain consistent workflow throughout construction of high-rise structures, shafts and tunnels.