Convention Center Receives Facility Upgrades with Removal and Installation of Escalators

Since 1985, the Joseph A. Floreano Convention Center has hosted large-scale events and conferences for the greater Rochester area. But events of this size require modern facilities to accommodate the needs of their guests. Discover how Boulter's expert rigging services helped the Convention Center replace its escalators, resulting in a modern and efficient space that meets guests' needs.

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View of an escalator being lowered and removed out of position

Large escalator being lowered with various rigging equipment

Installing chain falls to steel beams at The Joseph A. Floreano Convention Center

To safely lift the large escalator we secured chain falls to the building's steel beams

Using chain falls to slowly and safely lift an escalator up

Using chain falls at the top of the escalator we safely lifted and lowered the unit while the bottom portion was skated away

Team of riggers adding blocks to keep an escalator lifted as it's removed

Adding blocks to stabilize and keep the escalator lifted as it's removed

Lifting an escalator using slings and forklifts to set it in place

Escalators being installed at The Joseph A. Floreano Convention Center

The last escalator units being replaced at The Joseph A. Convention Center by the Boulter team

Customer Request

The Joseph A. Floreano Convention Center is a prominent event venue in the downtown area of Rochester, occupying an expansive 100,000 square feet of space. The center is a favored location for various events, from weddings and conferences to trade shows, thanks to its spacious and modern facilities. Recently, as part of the ROC the Riverway initiative, the convention center began updating its facilities to improve the overall experience for attendees. Among the various improvements was the replacement of the building's original escalator units. To aid in these renovations, the center recruited Boulter to assist with the removal and installation of the building's escalators.

Solution

To meet the requirements of the project, Boulter applied various capabilities and processes. Warehousing was necessary to store and secure the new escalators until the time of the installation. Heavy hauling was then arranged, and Boulter transported the escalators, one at a time, to the Convention Center. Rigging was another essential capability utilized for this project, which involved the removal of ten old escalators and the installation of six new ones.

Boulter's skilled rigging team worked tirelessly to ensure that the installation process would not disrupt the center's operations or the ongoing renovations. This meant they had to work in a controlled and efficient manner. Through the rigging process, Boulter carefully removed the old escalators and installed the new ones to the manufacturer's specifications. Boulter's experienced team successfully completed the project, and the new escalators were installed in the convention center, enabling visitors to enjoy a better experience.

Project Highlights

Stored and transported new escalators to the site, eliminating the need for multiple vendors and saving the customer money
Removed ten escalators over a period of a couple of weeks to minimize disruptions to the facility
Utilized a variety of rigging equipment to lift and install six escalators, enabling the customer to begin the electrical portion