Thurgood Marshall Judicial Building

Thurgood Marshall Judicial Building

Location: Washington, D.C.
Industry: Government / Historic Preservation

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Thurgood Marshall Judicial Building

Project Overview

The Thurgood Marshall Judicial Building in Washington, D.C. required urgent facade stabilization after compromised granite panels posed a structural risk. East Coast Rigging & Scaffolding (ECRS) was brought in to provide comprehensive access solutions for restoration crews, inspectors, and quality control teams—all while the building remained fully occupied.

The project demanded an innovative approach that balanced structural integrity, safety, and minimal disruption to daily building operations.

Challenges & Solutions

Anchoring Restrictions: The Architect of the Capitol prohibited any compression or positive anchoring into the masonry joints due to already compromised granite panels.
ECRS Solution: We leveraged the building’s existing debris netting anchor system—previously pull-tested to exceed load requirements—eliminating the need for invasive anchoring.
Complex Scaffold & Rigging Requirements: Setback window areas required precise scaffold placement to support intricate swing stage rigging.
ECRS Solution: Custom-designed scaffold configurations were installed to give multiple trades efficient access to hard-to-reach work zones.
Occupied Building Constraints: The building had to remain fully operational throughout construction.
ECRS Solution: Our team planned safe pedestrian routing and access pathways, ensuring seamless movement for both workers and the public.
Freestanding Scaffold Needs: Space limitations and anchoring restrictions required Phase 3 to be completely freestanding.
ECRS Solution: We engineered a self-supporting scaffold system that maintained stability while delivering full access to restoration crews.

Products / Services Provided

Pedestrian overhead protection
Fully supported system scaffolding
Swing staging
Custom scaffolding within setback window curtain areas for swing stage rigging

Technology & Equipment:

Kewazo Lift Bot: A robotic lifting system used to safely and efficiently transport tens of thousands of pounds of material, including 20’ steel I-beams, reducing labor strain and improving speed.
Beta Max Cable Hoists: Installed across all phases to streamline and secure vertical material transport.
Adaptive Scaffold Design: ECRS integrated traditional scaffold methods with modern technology to meet preservation standards while delivering optimal safety and efficiency.

Project Outcome

ECRS successfully delivered a fully customized scaffolding and rigging solution that met strict architectural and safety requirements. The combination of structural engineering, robotic material handling, and historic preservation expertise made this project a standout example of ECRS’s ability to manage complex, high-profile restoration efforts with precision and professionalism.

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