DISPATCH · LIVE NCCCO· OSHA· ISN· AVETTA· EST. 2003
Service Louisiana · East Texas

HVAC
& Steel Sets

Right-sized cranes and the right operators for rooftop HVAC sets, structural steel, and curtain wall picks across Louisiana and Texas.

§ 01 What it is

HVAC rooftop sets and structural steel picks

HVAC rooftop sets and structural steel picks are bread-and-butter commercial work. We size the crane to the pick (most jobs land in the 15T to 90T range), coordinate the road permit if one is needed, and run the pick during the window that works for the building owner — often weekend or after-hours. Our operators have set HVAC on commercial buildings from Lafayette to Houston for two decades.

§ 02 What is included
  • Right-sized crane (typically 15T to 90T)
  • Road permit coordination
  • Off-hours and weekend pick windows
  • Traffic control coordination
  • NCCCO operator
  • Rigging for HVAC units, steel members, curtain wall
§ 03 When you need it

Any commercial rooftop equipment set, structural steel pick, or curtain wall lift on a commercial building.

§ 04 Relevant fleet

Cranes commonly used.

§ 05 Where we work

Available across every CDH yard.

§ FAQ Questions dispatch gets asked

HVAC & Steel Sets, answered.

Can you set rooftop HVAC units?

Yes, and it is one of our most frequent jobs. Rooftop condenser and air handler sets are usually a radius problem rather than a weight one, because the crane has to sit clear of the building and reach over it.

What size crane do I need for a rooftop unit?

It depends on how far the crane can be set from the building and how high the roof is, far more than on the unit weight. A light unit on a tall building with no close setup position can need a bigger crane than a heavy unit at ground level.

How long does a typical HVAC set take?

Often a half day or less on site for a straightforward set, including setup and teardown. Several units on one roof are usually far more efficient in one visit than spread across days.

Do you set structural steel?

Yes. Beams, joists, columns and precast for commercial construction are regular work, generally sequenced with the erection crew so the crane is not waiting between picks.

Do you need to close the street?

Frequently, in built-up areas. Where the only viable setup position is in the roadway, that means a permit and traffic control, and often scheduling outside business hours.

Can you work around power lines?

Only within the required clearances, which are set by voltage and are not negotiable. Where the approach cannot maintain them, the utility has to de-energise or cover the line first. That has to be arranged well ahead.

What do you need to quote a set?

Unit weight, roof height, and how close the crane can get to the building. A photograph from the street showing the building and the available setup area answers most of it at once.

Can you do multiple units in one visit?

Yes, and it is almost always cheaper. Once the crane is set up and permitted, additional picks from the same position cost time rather than another mobilisation.

Who rigs the unit?

Our operator handles the crane and the rigging to the hook. Landing, positioning and securing the unit on the roof is normally the mechanical contractor, coordinated on the day.

Do you work weekends for occupied buildings?

Yes. Occupied offices, medical buildings and retail usually need the work outside business hours, and weekend sets are common for exactly that reason.

Talk through your project.

Dispatch is staffed 24/7. We can scope, quote, and book your pick on the same call.

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