70 Stories High: Massive Helicopter Boiler Lift at Lake Point Tower
Project Details
Temperature Service Company, Inc. recently completed a comprehensive boiler plant modernization at Chicago’s recognizable Lake Point Tower, situated at 505 N Lake Shore Drive. This major infrastructure upgrade was designed to transition the property from an aging system to a modern, highly efficient hot water plant, significantly improving both the building’s heating reliability and its overall energy footprint.
Our Scope of Work Engineered by TSC Professionals:
Our mechanical engineering team and project managers carefully mapped out a complete overhaul of the existing steam boiler setup. Executing a project of this scale required intricate logistical planning. From safely dismantling and disposing of the old boiler enclosures and flues to performing structural concrete scanning and coordinating high-altitude helicopter rigging, the result is a seamless transition to a fully automated, state-of-the-art heating solution.
Key Highlights:
- Safe and strategic demolition of the legacy boiler systems, followed by highly synchronized rooftop helicopter equipment rigging made possible through a strategically coordinated intersection closure at Ohio St. and Grand Ave.
- Installation of advanced mechanical technology, featuring multiple high-efficiency condensing boilers, integrated leak detection safety systems, and smart building automation controls.
- Comprehensive system flushing, pressure testing, certified balancing, and manufacturer-certified startups to guarantee peak operational performance and safety.
This project reflects Temperature Service Company’s ongoing commitment to delivering elite mechanical engineering and HVAC solutions tailored for complex, large-scale facilities.
PROJECT/EQUIPMENT SPECIFICS & REQUIREMENTS
- 4 New Patterson-Kelley Hot Water High-Efficiency Condensing Boilers
- Coordinated Shutdown of Ohio St. and Grand Ave. Intersection
- Coordinated Midwest Helicopter Lift for Boiler Rigging
- 4 Taco Model KV 4007 In-Line Pumps (240 GPM @ 35′ TDH, 5.0 HP)
- 4 Taco Multi-Purpose Triple Duty Valves (4″ flanged)
- 1 Spirotherm Hydraulic Separator
- Double-Wall Prefabricated Vent and Combustion Air System
- New Carbon Monoxide Detector & Tox-Refrig Leak Detector System
- Integration with the Building Automation System (BAS)
- Custom Structural Analysis and 4” Concrete Equipment Pad
- Completed within Budget and with Approved City of Chicago Permits
PROJECT GALLERIES
GALLERY 1 – CHICAGO SKYLINE AND BUILDING PHOTOS
GALLERY 2 – BEFORE PHOTOS
GALLERY 3 – HELICOPTER LIFT DAY
GALLERY 4 – BAS CONTROLS AND BOILER INSTALLATION
GALLERY 5 – FINAL RESULTS
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