What are the replacement and repair options for damaged glass facade panels in occupied buildings?

Minimizing disruption during facade repair requires planned, safe methods. Unitized systems allow entire modules to be swapped out rapidly with pre-assembled replacements, minimizing scaffold time—ideal for hotels and offices in Dubai or Doha. Stick-built assemblies may need selective bead removal and temporary weatherproofing while replacement glazing is fitted. For minor edge chips, resin injection or edge polishing can be temporary fixes; cracked lites and delaminated IGUs require full replacement. Laminated glass that fractures but retains interlayer can remain in place until scheduled replacement, but optical distortion and moisture ingress necessitate prompt planning. Use BMUs, rope access or platform rigs operated by certified teams and establish exclusion zones at street level for pedestrian safety. Keep a stock of spare units or a priority supply agreement for regions with long import lead times (some Central Asian locales) to shorten downtime. Document repairs in the facade asset register and update warranty records to preserve entitlement.