Commercial Signage Removal at 245 Feet
How to Remove a Large Building Sign at 245 Feet Without a Crane or Roof Access in Five Hours
What was the challenge?
Our repeat customer, a nationwide signage manufacturing company, had to remove and replace a large building sign near the roof of a 256-foot, 24-story high-end luxury senior living building in downtown Philadelphia, The Watermark at Logan Square.
- The challenge was to fit the height access equipment in a narrow parking lot. It needed to reach up to 245 feet with only 25 feet of space between the Watermark building and the adjacent garage.
- The height of the signage replacement did not allow for the use of conventional manlifts. In the past, the client would have used a crane and swing to hoist two electricians along with their materials and equipment to the work area.
- The client hired Alpha Platforms for their third project within five months because they trust the extreme reach capabilities and safety of our boom lifts, as well as convenience and cost savings.
What was the solution?
What was the outcome?
The electricians took down the entire sign while requiring only one move of the boom lift truck along the 200-foot building façade. Having the full-time lift operator in the cage allowed the crew to focus on the job at hand, while saving on headcount. Once the historical society and electrical board approve, the new sign will need to be installed reflecting the new ownership.
Alpha Platforms was able to keep height access costs below the expected daily crane rental fees of $6,000 per day. The client also saved on hanging swings and insurance. Safety, speed, and convenience of using our height access service were other key decision factors.
- 12-foot extra large cage
- 1,322 lbs lifting capacity for crew, equipment, and materials
- Cage rotation 2 x 200°
- Side reach up to 130 feet
- Unique "under and up" or "up and over and back" access
- Smooth controlled motions to move close to and around glass and fragile structures
- Jib length 49’2’’
- Parking in tight spaces 8’3’’ wide
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Excellent service, arriving on time every day, responsible with the load limit, very attentive to the lubrication and controls of the crane.
I had an emergency project on a 140' high voltage tower and needed Alpha Platforms next day. They were so helpful and expedient walking me through the entire process so I was comfortable with the deal. They showed up to my site next day and cut about 2 days off of the project due to the safety, speed and efficiency of their lift and operators. I'll never rent or hire another lift company. I would recommend Alpha platforms for all your high reach needs.
Jon told me that it was a pleasure to work with Alpha Platforms, the crew was skilled and helpful, the equipment was top notch. Our installers appreciated the security of the platform vs working off of a swing stage, it made their job easier and more efficient. From first meeting thru to the end of the work day everything ran as smoothly as it could. City Sign Service, Inc. will definitely be partnering with Alpha Platforms on future projects
We had an exceptional experience with Alpha! They are professionals, great operator team. Overall reliable, recommended will certainly return for my future needs hands down.
My company used alpha lifts to clean a 14 floor building and they were great. Very accommodating, always on time, and will work with you to get the job done safe and sound. The lifts they provide are state of the art and can pretty much reach any low rise building under 250 feet. I’d recommend them to anyone doing window cleaning or facade cleaning, or anything king of height access work!
We wanted to give it a try and see what this boom truck could do. We loved the idea of a wide basket that could reach up to 30 feet and get to the brick wall over the roof. The main reason we loved the truck was how it maneuvered the boom to lower the bricks inside a dumpster, which was located behind the truck. It saved us at least one extra day of work. It all went great.
The project was performed successfully, and we were really glad to have contactless means of reaching the building, as we all know that pipe scaffold might damage the structure, in this case, very very sensitive.
Alpha has the most efficient and leanest site setup time I’ve ever seen. My brother, who is the top climber of our group, first struggled to understand how this cage could go around the tower better than the crane - and when it did the whole 360°, he became a believer. Also, each laborer said how incredibly safe they felt - very different from the small crane basket. We were able to secure and push back the panels in place without the basket ever moving.
That is a fine piece of equipment! And the competent, professional group that goes along with it is just the cherry on top. I really appreciate everything. I'm sure we'll be able to use Alpha again in the future as we get these opportunities. In fact, it will only help our business knowing we have a safe, reliable solution to these over 50‘ height challenges.
Excellent team working with us, always willing to do anything for the best
It was a pleasure to work with Alpha Platforms, the crew was skilled and helpful, the equipment was top-notch. Our installers appreciated the security of the platform vs working off of a swing stage, it made their job easier and more efficient. From the first meeting thru to the end of the work day everything ran as smoothly as it could. We will definitely be partnering with Alpha Platforms on future projects. Thank you for your help!
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