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Christiana Hospital Expansion

Superior Scaffold tackles difficult Christiana Hospital Expansion in Newark, DE When Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE decided to expand their South wing they called on trusted masonry experts, Joseph Rizzo & Sons.  But Marc Rizzo, being a good production manager, took one look at this patient and realized that it was a little out of their normal scope – so he called Tony P at Superior Scaffold for assistance. Superior had to design and build a heavy duty, elaborate shoring system below the main level to hold the load of the entire frame scaffold, all the equipment and crews above it. Marc Rizzo,...

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ST. AGATHA – ST. JAMES CHURCH

SCAFFOLDING ST. AGATHA – ST. JAMES CHURCH, 38TH AND CHESTNUT Working on The Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral at 38th and Chestnut is one of those once in a lifetime projects. Formerly known as the Protestant Episcopal Church of the Savior, it was built in 1855, renovated in 1898, and rebuilt in 1906, after a fire.  The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.  So what does it take to be able to work on these historic structures?  It takes skill, patience, customer service, more skill, and the ability to adapt quickly and think outside the box. This particular job took three...

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Penn Tower Scaffold / Shoring

Massive Scaffolding, Shoring, Mast Climber job at Penn Tower Philadelphia, PA This is a huge scaffold, shoring and mast climber job at the old Penn Tower.  The building is being demolished for the new Hospital Pavilion at the University of Pennsylvania.  Not only did we erect a giant scaffold all around three sides of the exterior…But we also shored up 16 floors at the same time! That’s correct 16 floors at the same time!  And we installed the 3 mast climbers on the opposite side of the building.   It all has a very specific purpose in the overall plan.  Look carefully, into...

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Reading Terminal Market – Work Platform

Reading Terminal Market, Giant Work Platform and overhead protection Reading Terminal Market, Philadelphia, PA Superior Scaffold erected a 580 foot long work deck or platform on both sides of the barrel shaped Reading Terminal Market (RTM) so crews could get access to replace the roof. The platform is 5 feet wide by 6 feet High by 580 feet long and allows crews to roll their equipment from the mast climber at one end to their location anywhere along building. Reading Terminal Market is a sprawling, somewhat chaotic indoor farmer’s market and food haven where over 100 merchants offer culinary treats, fresh produce and unique...

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Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, NJ

The former Trump Marina hotel and casino, in Atlantic City, has been purchased by Landry’s Inc., an international gaming and restaurant operator, and is being rebranded with the Golden Nugget Name. Superior Scaffold has been brought in as part of the $100 Million renovation to help with the façade restoration of both the 220' high bay tower, and the 90' high Crystal tower of the Golden Nugget. Superior installed 4 MC-30 Mast Climbing Platforms and has 18 swing stages on the job. We have also installed 170' of overhead protection for the Atrium glass on the pool deck and stair towers for...

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Baptist Temple Church

Baptist Temple Church Superior Scaffold was at the heart of this historic building’s rebirth and revitalization. The 36,000 square foot structure, designed in the Victorian Romanesque Revival and Richardsonian styles, received a full renovation that resurrected the building as a premier venue for arts and cultural productions. Thanks to Superior’s engineering team, the spectacular Thomas P. Lonsdale-designed edifice is now poised to reclaim its historic role as the heart of Temple University....

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Henry Hall, Princeton University

Henry Hall, Princeton University Superior was called in to erect and dismantle a system scaffold for work on a parapet wall. The challenge was to build scaffolding on roofs and provide roof protection on the 200 year old building. Superior also had to deck one solid level around all the parapet walls. We also provided a 1000 pound basket hoist on the job, including all overhead door protection. This scaffolding had a ladder and gate access. Scaffolding that rested on the ground had a plywood base around the perimeter and the rest of the scaffolding had debris netting. The building had to...

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The Friendship Gate, System Scaffold, Work Deck, Platform

The Friendship Gate 10th & Arch St., Philadelphia, PA Superior Scaffold was chosen to help with the extensive renovation. The giant Friendship Gate is the only authentic gate in the United States built by Chinese artisans. In 1983 the gate was made in Tianjin, China and shipped to Philadelphia. Wear and tear on the gate has dulled its original luster. Artisans from China are giving this amazing design from the “Ching Dynasty” a complete make over. Scaffold Highlights: Superior used 14' Aluminum trusses to span Arch Street. Scaffold allows artisans to touch all parts of the arch. Superior used water filled Jersey Barriers to...

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