Installation of granite and glass elements under difficult conditions

Challenging construction site at Tucherpark in Munich

Tucherpark is a historic office campus in Munich-Bogenhausen that blends modern workspaces with the striking architecture of the postwar era.

The installation of the building envelope posed significant challenges in terms of logistics, load distribution, and precision due to the site conditions.

A total of 72 granite slabs, each measuring 1.7 x 1.7 metres and weighing up to 570 kilograms, were installed. The VSGS 800 K vacuum suction system and the MRK 158.0 S 1 assembly crane with 2-strand pulley block were employed for the task. Due to the limited traffic load, the mini crane MRK 86 was used in combination with the VSG 900 KS vacuum
suction system and the HDL 1000 glass transport trolley in sensitive areas.

"The special conditions on site required precise load distribution and maximum safety during installation", explains Guenter Uebelacker, Managing Director at Heavydrive. "Our lifting systems were designed with flexibility in mind. They adapt to a wide variety of elements – from heavy glass and granite slabs to prefabricated façade modules."

The slabs and panes were first transferred from the lorry to the HDL 1000 glass transport carts and then transported to their designated positions without damaging the floor. Despite challenging construction conditions, including low ground loads and overhangs, the Heavydrive systems ensured the safe placement of the heavy elements.

All granite and glass elements were installed efficiently, safely and without incident by a small team of skilled workers.