After a fire destroyed the south side of the building, Northeast Mast Climbers provided a solution of a dual twin on one set of mast to expedite the completion. This twin system allowed two contractors to work on demolition of the damaged panels/curtain wall. Once the installation of the new system began, this dual system proved invaluable, it allowed one company to replace all the bolts that held the structural steel to the shear wall (damaged in the fire), while allowing APG International to install the new curtain wall/panel system.

Our Borgata Hotel & Casino project was featured in "Scaffold Industry". Click here to read the article.

Posted with permission by "Scaffold Industry" magazine, a publication of The McGraw-Hill Companies. May 2008.

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Equipment is being used to install curtain wall system to re clad the entire building. This project has multiple contractors working on the mast climbers, the demolition of the existing façade to allow the installation of the new curtain wall system. This project involved shoring of two levels into the basement as to support the weight of the equipment.

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The project entailed removing existing EIFS & drywall, once completed, the building was insulated, sheathed and new EIFS system was installed. The windows were replaced and the masonry balconies were restored. This was a complete exterior renovation. The use of mast climbers on this building made it possible to perform all these tasks on an occupied building with no interference to tenants.

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This project was an engineering marvel. With nothing to tie the mast into until a height of 130', this project presented a challenge from the start. The engineering from AlimakHek, Inc. was instrumental in determining the method of using mast sections tied into each other to support themselves until the unit could be tied to building above the roof to complete the installation of the curtain wall system.

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Equipment is being used to install curtain wall system to re clad the entire building. This project has multiple contractors working on the mast climbers, the demolition of the existing façade to allow the installation of the new curtain wall system is being performed by Bierzo Construction Corporation. The location of this project (1 block from Time Square) made it a challenge with the amount of pedestrian and vehicle traffic on the street.

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This is another multi trade project. Northeast Mast Climbers wrapped the entire building (in segments) to provide access to complete the masonry work which went to the 6th floor. The stucco was installed on the 7th and 8th floors.

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These units were used by the carpenters and roofers to complete the soffit work that was required at the top of the building. They were also used to install the EIFS system in the areas where the prefinished panels were not installed.

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These units were used to provide access to repair and restore the masonry work that was deteriorating. There were multiple trades involved, including the restoration contractor, caulking and panel installation.

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This project was 180’ high, the scaffolding started around 130’ and the GTP-500 was used to bring men and material to the work location.

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This application was for a curtain wall installation, the wall was only 35’ high but it was over 250’ long. The MS-5000 was used because it is 60’ long and its 9,000 lbs capacity.

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Typical EIFS installation with several moves for the equipment. Engineering required for shoring on the upper roof area. The use of shoring posts from the first floor to the basement level was required.

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An installation that is becoming more popular with carpentry outfits, using mast climbers to install metal studs and dens shield. There was engineering required for shoring on the upper roof area, this was accomplished through the use of long beams to span across from beam to beam on the roof. This project has multiple trades using the equipment, upon completion of the back up system, the mason will be setting brick on the façade.

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This project has a general contractor renting the equipment and sub contracting to carpentry outfit and a masonry company. The carpentry sub contractor is using the mast climbers to install metal studs and dens shield. Upon completion of the back up system, the mason will be setting brick on the façade.

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This project has two separate phased to it, the first was the installation of panels on the façade. We employed the use of two MS-5000’s at 60’ long to accomplish this task. The 60’ machine with its high load capacity (9,000 lbs.) and high travel speed (17 feet/minute) made it the ideal machine to be used. The second phase was the installation of stucco in the courtyard area. Two Safi units along with one MSM-Super were installed to performed this operation, they were installed on three walls to cover the entire courtyard.

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This project required the use of 9 units to perform the installation of curtain wall systems. This is a typical project in size and scope for Northeast Mast Climbers, engineered drawings were required for each unit and a layout for where the units were going to positioned on the building.

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This material transport platform is being used to renovate the Temple Tower at Caesar's Hotel & Casino. This project has an extremely aggressive schedule, with this in mind the use of the Alimak CT hoist was necessary instead of using an existing service elevator located within the building. The Alimak CT hoist provided instant egress with a larger footprint and more capacity than the service elevator.

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This project represents the quintessential use of mast climbers.
The entire building will eventually have a mast climber installed to remove existing granite panels. Upon completion of the demolition of these granite panels, the second phase starts with the installation of a new panel/curtain wall system. This project represents what Northeast Mast Climbers is all about, from the engineering required to install the units on the roof to the many intricate moves required to “wrap” the building.

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Equipment used by various contractors, which include installation of the demshield. Installation of wall panels, windows and caulking.

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A 77’ twin MSHF was set up to cover ½ of the curtain wall system and will be moved once to complete the installation.

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National Glass and Metal, Inc. own four (4) Hek MSM-Supers. They had all their machines on this project and needed one additional unit. This MSM-Super was 28’ long and was used to install the curtain wall system.

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Two MS-5000’s 60’ long by 65’ high and one MSM-Super 23’ long by 65’ high were used on this project. The MS-5000 was used for its high-capacity during the removal and the reinstallation of the brick.

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