Steve Freihon/Related-Oxford
New York, New York
Duke Energy Plaza
Its new 40-story headquarters reflect Duke Energy’s commitment to efficiency, consolidation and urban development in Charlotte.
Lead Contact
Project Details
Project Partners
Superior Rigging & Erecting
Owner
Duke Energy
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina
Completion Date
Area
1 million ft²
Number of Stories
40
Overview
Rising 40 stories in Uptown Charlotte, Duke Energy Plaza is the fifth-tallest building in the area. The company consolidated multiple office sites into this single location, which will house approximately 4,000 employees. The new headquarters stands on the former site of a surface parking lot on South Tryon Street, across from the former Duke Energy Center. This new headquarters reflects Duke Energy’s commitment to efficiency, consolidation and urban development in Charlotte.
We provided erection engineering services to Superior Rigging & Erecting for the intricate steel framing for cladding support at the signature crown of this 40-story high rise in the heart of downtown Charlotte.
Highlights
- We evaluated the erection sequence to ensure stability and determine the need for temporary bracing during steel frame assembly.
- As part of our scope, we provided a signed and sealed erection procedure and designed temporary works to maintain structural stability.
- We provided design and detail drawings of rigging frames for the ground assembly, tripping and hoisting of complex site assembled modules hoisted in a single pick.
- Additionally, we provided continuous on-site representation during the start of erection to ensure the erection plan was being implemented and provide real time feedback for any deviations or site logistics challenges.