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Sunbelt Rentals Wins Major Award for Miami Freedom Tower Restoration

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Sunbelt Rentals has won the 2024 Supported Scaffold Project of the Year Award from the Scaffold and Access Industry Association (SAIA) for its work on Miamiโ€™s historic Freedom Tower.

This award recognises Sunbeltโ€™s innovative access solutions in tackling the unique challenges posed by the nearly century-old structure.

Miamiโ€™s Freedom Tower, a landmark with deep cultural significance, has stood for almost 100 years and required careful handling during its restoration. With a building structure that narrows as it rises, limited surrounding space, and exposure to frequent severe weather, the restoration project demanded both structural ingenuity and a high standard of safety.

Sunbelt Rentals devised a custom scaffolding system combining supported and suspended sections, allowing teams to work on the buildingโ€™s more complex areas.

From the 14th floor to the top dome, a 100-foot scaffold extended 40 feet on each side, while suspended platforms provided additional access to hard-to-reach spots.

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This approach enabled restoration work to proceed smoothly, balancing the projectโ€™s demanding specifications with the need to protect the towerโ€™s historic features.

Reflecting on the award, Jacco Kappers, Senior Vice President of Scaffold Services at Sunbelt Rentals, said, โ€œWe are incredibly honoured to receive this recognition from SAIA. The Freedom Tower project exemplifies the expertise, precision, and dedication Sunbelt Rentals brings to every project. Weโ€™re proud to have contributed to the restoration of such an iconic landmark.โ€

Each year, the SAIA awards attract hundreds of submissions from across the U.S. scaffold and access industry. Winning this award marks a major achievement for Sunbelt Rentals, positioning the company as a leader in safe, innovative scaffolding solutions.

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