The Manhattan Bridge was the first suspension bridge to be designed using deflection theory. It is a major metropolitan artery with dense vehicular traffic. Safespan's system is projected to remain on the bridge until the fall of 2003. Workers enjoy fast, secure access and safe working conditions. This patent is believed to expand still further the proprietary protection provided by his five previous U.S. patents.
Several projects represent repeat business with satisfied contractor customers.
Modular Scaffolding is providing secure access for the contractors rehabilitating the walls, ceiling and stained glass windows of St. Joseph's Cathedral in downtown Buffalo. The 150 year-old gothic structure is in the city's historical waterfront area and serves as the seat of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Western New York. The diocese has engaged Safespan to provide its scaffolding on two other church repair projects in the Buffalo area. Safespan supplied the scaffolding on a turn-key basis for this major job. The scaffold erection was completed quickly, permitting the masons to accelerate their schedule to fit the university's tight summer break project performance window.