15 Days, Contract to Completion Some might think that a seven day lead-time and eight day installation—during an NYC heatwave—for a massive stadium project is a problem. But when Flyhouse was tapped by Far Right Productions to help bring the wildly successful Fortnite World Cup Tournament to life, of course we said yes. For us, it’s […]
Flyhouse Projects
Flyhouse Training, Online and On-Demand
So often this year, we have felt like we’re building the plane as we fly. But building and solving challenges—with a focus on safety—is what we do best. Clayton Center for the Arts approached us last fall about inspection and training on site in Maryville, TN. The 123,038 sq ft Center, which includes a 1,200 seat […]
Adapting Our Services, On The Fly
Like everyone, The Chicago Flyhouse Inc., has adapted to changes in operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. While construction—including rigging work—continues in many parts of the country, other projects, productions, cruise lines, etc., have been put on hold. We are continuing work that can be done; in particular, closed venues offer a great opportunity for inspections, […]
Grand Valley State University
Ready for our curtain call! Grand Valley State University will be welcoming a new president next month with new curtains in the Kirkhoff Center’s largest conference room. Flyhouse installed the two panels which measured 10’6” tall and 36’ wide each, for a total of about 70’ of (IFR) Inherently Flame Resistant fabric Charisma, which never need future […]
Flyhouse Installations
Each day it is safe to say Flyhouse is somewhere installing a number of different items for our projects. In this video, we emphasize our more unique motorized curtain projects including at the more than 500-feet wide marine-grade curtain at the Shedd Aquarium. To view this video on YouTube, please click here.
Flyhouse Goes to China with Cirque du Soleil
Over the last week, Flyhouse has had a trainer in China to provide rope splicing and cable crimping training for the Cirque du Soleil show “Kooza.” This is the first in a series of three worldwide tours we will be providing training for. Flyhouse will also be involved in a series of rigging training with the group […]
