Delivering Excellence for The Mercer Hotel Renovation
Positive Lifting is honored to have played a pivotal role in the renovation and restoration of The Mercer, one of New York City's most prestigious boutique hotels. Located at Mercer and Prince Streets, this five-star luxury hotel is celebrated for its authentic downtown loft living experience, featuring high ceilings, expansive open floor plans, and large windows that create an atmosphere of both sophistication and comfort.
As the hotel’s renovation unfolded, Positive Lifting’s expertise was essential in addressing the complex logistics of this high-end project. Our team worked seamlessly alongside the construction crew, utilizing mobile cranes and knuckleboom cranes to ensure the safe and efficient transport and installation of critical materials, including iron and glass French doors, exposed brick, and custom architectural elements designed by the renowned Christian Liaigre. The aesthetic vision of Liaigre’s romantic, minimalist design was brought to life through our precise lifting operations, which ensured that every material was placed exactly as intended, preserving the highest standards of craftsmanship.
Innovative Crane Solutions for a Challenging Urban Environment
The Mercer Hotel’s renovation was located in one of the most congested urban environments in New York City, requiring innovative lifting solutions to navigate the confined space. The challenges of working in tight spaces and around sensitive historic elements were no match for our state-of-the-art fleet and experienced team. Our knuckleboom cranes were especially crucial in placing materials into hard-to-reach areas, ensuring that efficiency and safety were maintained at every stage of the operation. These cranes enabled us to execute complex lifts with precision, avoiding disruption to the surrounding neighborhood and preserving the integrity of the building’s historic character.
Critical Lifts for a Luxury Renovation
Positive Lifting’s crane services were critical in facilitating a wide range of essential lifts throughout the project. These included:
- Lifting and installing new chillers, fans, RTUs, and MAU units
- Transporting and installing generator units and other mechanical equipment
- Lifting and installing structural steel dunnage
- Lifting and replacing skylights, as well as removing existing skylights
- Towing away old units and coordinating tractor trailer deliveries for material removal
- Installing elevators and assisting with building façade restoration
Our team’s attention to detail and expert coordination allowed us to seamlessly integrate the modern mechanical systems with the hotel’s historic architectural features, ensuring that the project adhered to the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship.
Setting the Standard for Hotel Construction Crane Services
At Positive Lifting, we understand that the hotel industry demands precision, efficiency, and reliability in every phase of construction. The Mercer Hotel renovation stands as a testament to our ability to meet these demands, showcasing our commitment to safety, quality, and exceptional service. Our experience in handling complex, large-scale projects within challenging environments positions Positive Lifting as the go-to crane service provider for high-end, luxury hotel renovations.
We take immense pride in the successful completion of this project and our continued role in shaping the future of New York City’s hotel landscape. Positive Lifting remains dedicated to delivering exceptional crane services to the hospitality industry, ensuring every project we handle meets the highest standards of excellence.
