Author:Superior Scaffold

Our Lady of Lourdes Statue Repair Update – Kudos to the kids at Mount Carmel School!

February 1, 2012

Click the photo to watch the video or click the links below. Students raise money for Our Lady of Lourdes Statue repair Students at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Regional School raise money for Our Lady of Lourdes Statue repair The 15 ton statue is getting her much needed overhaul after the earthquake in August. She's almost restored and ready for installation. This video shows how the efforts of students at one small school (Our Lady of Mount Carmel Regional School) help raised money for the repairs. Students of the elementary school collected coins to help fund the cost of the repair which the hospital...

Adding Graphics, Banners, and Advertisements to your Scaffolding Project

January 4, 2012

by Superior Scaffold

A capacity crowd of 46,967 braved temperatures in the 30s and intermittent snow flurries to see the visiting New York Rangers edge the Flyers 3-2, when the NHL and Bridgestone Winter Classic came to Citizen's Bank Park, home of baseball's Philadelphia Phillies. But little did the capacity crowd know what it took to get that ice onto the ground. Weeks of preparation, hard work, and yes, advertising. Advertising? Yep. All over the place. And it's a brilliant way to cover up scaffolding that might be necessary for the "behind the curtain" workings of an event like this. If you recall, Superior Scaffold wrapped the...

Superior Builds “Ice Bridge” at 2012 Bridgestone NBC NHL Winter Classic @Citizens Bank Park, Philiadelphia, PA

December 27, 2011

by Superior Scaffold

It's a big game. Some even say "a holiday tradition". This year’s game features an intense rivalry between the top two teams in the Atlantic Division as the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers battle outdoors at Citizen’s Bank Park in Philadelphia, home of the Phillies. This is the fifth iteration of the NHL Winter Classic, an event created by both NBC Sports and the NHL. Superior Scaffold was brought in to build the "Ice Bridge" that spans the fan's walkway (concourse) down to the rink itself. The scaffolding allows the pipes that bring in the water and chemicals to...

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New Copper Swages or Ferrules for Suspended Scaffold wire ropes

November 15, 2011

by Superior Scaffold

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkAl5lSL1Fo Our Superior Scaffold Suspended expert tells us about the new copper swages. Why they are stronger, safer, and better than traditional bolt on ferrules or fist grips for wire ropes and tie-downs. Very simply put - time and safety. Traditionally, you had to make sure each of your fist grips were tightened sufficiently before getting to work. With these new copper swages you are safe and secure and working the minute you hit the job site. Another helpful hint from Superior Scaffold. Also see scaffolding...

Video Tour of the Virgin Mary Statue on top of Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center

November 11, 2011

by Superior Scaffold

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGyQT5xBYLs Here is a video tour of the scaffolding and the Mother Mary statue on top of Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center in Camden, NJ. It clearly shows the damage that the earthquake did to her as well as the necessary guy-wires to hold her down in case of aftershocks. Superior Scaffold had to transport all of the scaffolding materials through a maze in the hospital and even assemble most of the sections on a lower roof and then hoist them up where they could be put into place. You can see the difficulties in just getting to the statue...

Insert into Catholic Star Herald – Save Our Lady of Lourdes

November 8, 2011

by Superior Scaffold

Superior Scaffold's photos were used in the press releases and this insert into the Catholic Star Herald. See additional photos here. If you would like to help with the preservation of this beloved landmark...

Superior Scaffold introduces the new 4 wire electric system for suspended scaffolds

November 7, 2011

by Superior Scaffold

Our expert tells us about how this new 4 wire electric system replaces the traditional heavy 110 transformers on suspended scaffolds. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps6q0NO9bsc This is the first in a series of videos that will give tips and advice for the suspended scaffold / scaffolding users....

Virgin Mary statue taken down for repairs

November 7, 2011

by Superior Scaffold

Superior Scaffold was called back to Our Lady of Lourdes to add another level of scaffolding to the existing structure so crews could more easily remove the sections of the statue of the Mother Mary. It has been taken down in sections and sent off for repair. As you know, it was damaged in the earthquake. I've compiled a few of the news stories here - including a CBS news clip in which you can see the damage directly after the earthquake and the day before Superior's emergency response team raced in and secured her in place. http://www.flickr.com/photos/65584817@N08/6322633281/ Virgin Mary Statue Atop Lourdes Hospital...

CBS News Checks in at Independence Hall

November 4, 2011

by Superior Scaffold

CBS Channel 3′s Pat Ciarrocchi climbed 14 flights of metal steps to get a closer look. What she found was that it has come a long way in the past few months. (See video below) http://youtu.be/YMmY8gOyuqg The top portion including the spire, bell housing, and lightening ball all look fantastic. Even the clock faces are almost ready. The unveil without the scaffolding is slated for December. Thanks for the update on Independence Hall. ...

Guy-Wire all over the statue of Mother Mary

Saving Our Lady of Lourdes

October 27, 2011

by Superior Scaffold

TIMELINE OF HOW A SCAFFOLD COMPANY SAVED AN ICON - in less than 24 hours! At 1:51 pm on Wednesday 8/23/11 an earthquake of 5.8 magnitude rocked the east coast. It was followed by two smaller aftershocks of 2.8 & 2.2. On the whole, structural damage was fairly limited - given the wide scope of the quake. Immediately, inspectors were sent out to every scaffold job site to make sure nothing had shifted, moved, or changed with the scaffolding around any of the structures. As the world found out - there were a few national structures that were damaged, such as the...