Emergency Board-Up After Panel Failure
A failed panel secured and boarded the same night, before the opening became a liability. Remaining glass cleared under control, plywood cut and fitted in place, sidewalk reopened.
What was the problem on this building?
A panel failed on an occupied building, leaving an open envelope. Until it was closed, the building had a falling-glass hazard below and an open path for water and wind.
How did the crew reach it without a lift or scaffolding?
We responded on rope, cleared the remaining glass, and cut and fitted plywood board-up in place. The opening was sealed the same night, ahead of the permanent replacement.
What did the building get out of it?
The hazard was closed and the sidewalk reopened. [TO CONFIRM: response time from the call — the most important figure on this page]
Why rope access rather than a crane or a swing stage?
A swing stage has to be rigged, loaded onto the roof and moved along the building before any work starts, and it stays on the elevation for the duration. A crane or boom lift needs street or lot space, a closure and a permit. Rope access rigs from anchor points above, reaches the work directly, and leaves nothing on the building at the end of the shift — which is why it suits occupied towers in South Florida where residents, tenants and the entrance below cannot be shut down.
