PROBLEM:
Halifax Health in Daytona Beach faced a significant challenge. Their two wooden cooling towers, constructed over 30 years ago, required urgent replacement. Not designed for easy disassembly, these towers presented a unique obstacle. With the clock ticking on a strict 72-hour timeline, Halifax Health needed a partner with exceptional crane services, heavy equipment rigging, and custom steel fabrication capabilities to manage this daunting task. Enter Big Iron International, renowned for its meticulous approach and turnkey crane solutions.
SOLUTION:
Big Iron International stepped in with an innovative and comprehensive plan. Our full-service crane offering began with precision engineering to devise a method for lifting the towers using the existing structural frames, a testament to Big Iron’s custom steel fabrication prowess. Our expert team developed specialized lifting eyes, integrating them into the frame to hoist the entire structure effortlessly.
The complexity of the project required a seamless blend of structural welders, demolition specialists, and certified riggers operating multiple cranes. Equipment logistics were handled with military precision, ensuring the new cooling tower, weighing between 500-800 tons, was received, stored, and hauled with efficiency and care. Our in-house professionals expertly navigated the demolition, transporting away the wooden debris, and modifying the existing frame to accommodate the larger, more advanced cooling tower.
SUCCESS:
Big Iron International not only met the challenge but exceeded expectations by completing the full replacement within the narrow 72-hour window. The coordination of logistics, demolition, fabrication, and installation illustrated their unmatched capacity to provide comprehensive crane solutions under pressure. Halifax Health was left with a state-of-the-art cooling tower, integrated seamlessly into their existing infrastructure, without extending their operational downtime.
The success of the Halifax Health cooling tower replacement is a testament to Big Iron International's unique and impressive range of services. By consolidating the work of what would typically require four separate companies into one streamlined operation, Big Iron showcased our exceptional ability to deliver turnkey crane solutions with the highest client satisfaction. We not only rose to the challenge but also set a new standard for excellence in heavy equipment rigging and steel fabrication.