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 […]
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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, […]
Behind the Curtains
Everything you wanted to know about Flyhouse products and services but were afraid to ask! Chicago Flyhouse is a specialty rigging company primarily servicing the entertainment, multi-purpose venue, retail, church, and museum industries. Our rigging services are diverse. Our reputation is sterling. Our dedication to extraordinary rigging that exceeds industry and safety standards means individualized, innovative designs. Whether permanent or temporary, decorative […]
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 […]
Rigging Terms: Planner’s Pocket Dictionary
Reflected ground plan? Allowable load? Fly? Any of these sound familiar to you? If you are a rigger, they are commonly used terms. If you are an event planner, you probably are looking them up right now. Well, you don’t have to go far because we can help you out. Flyhouse appeared inside a recent […]
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.
