Central Construction, a specialist in exterior and garage restoration, has formed Central Access, a division providing cutting-edge rope access services for buildings of all sizes and complexities. The group is headed by T.J. Lueddeke, a Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians-certified professional with more than a decade of experience.
“Central Access is adding yet another level to our full-service profile,” said Michael DiFonzo, president, Central Construction. “With this division, we are extending our one-stop-shop approach to the benefit of current and future clients who already appreciate our reputation for delivering the highest standards of work in the industry.”
Central Access will primarily use its own Petzl-manufactured equipment to ensure façade safety, aesthetics and performance. The rope access division’s projects will be primarily focused on FISP (Façade Inspection Safety Program) inspections, permits and CD5 filings (completed in-house) and real-time identification of required maintenance and emergency repairs.
“The fact that Central Construction holds Special Riggers licenses makes it an excellent pairing with our rope access services,” said Lueddeke, president of Central Access. “In the event issues are discovered during an inspection, they now may be resolved with minimal downtime using specifications from a building’s engineer or architect and a Central Construction crew to the make the requisite repairs.”
The group’s extensive background in rope access enables them to provide expert inspections of facades and parapets ranging from historic landmarks to modern office towers.
