Installations

Enhancing Venue Capabilities with Professional Rigging Solutions

At Apex Entertainment Rigging Services, we believe that every venue deserves a state-of-the-art entertainment rigging infrastructure. Whether you’re hosting intimate theater performances, large-scale concerts, corporate events, or sporting spectacles, our professional rigging point installation services ensure that your venue is fully equipped to handle any production requirement with safety, efficiency, and flexibility.

What Are Rigging Points?

Rigging points are essential components in any entertainment, theatrical, or production. These designated attachment points allow for the secure suspension of equipment such as:

• Lighting fixtures – Ensuring optimal stage illumination for performances.

• Sound systems – Positioning speakers for even and immersive audio distribution.

• Video walls & projection equipment – Creating dynamic visual experiences.

• Scenic elements & stage automation – Supporting creative stage designs and special effects.

• Overhead trusses & structural enhancements – Providing a versatile framework for multiple production setups.

Properly installed rigging points are critical to safety and flexibility, allowing venues to support a wide variety of productions while adhering to weight capacity limits, engineering best practices, and industry safety regulations.

1. Consultation & Site Assessment

Every venue is unique, which is why we start with a thorough consultation and assessment to understand your specific needs, structural constraints, and production goals. This phase includes:

✔ Structural Evaluation – We analyze your venue’s ceiling structure, beam load capacities, and potential anchor points to determine optimal placement.

✔ Production Needs Analysis – Whether you require permanent installations or modular, temporary rigging, we tailor our approach based on how your space is used.

✔ Safety & Compliance Review – We assess compliance with OSHA, ANSI, ESTA, and local building codes to ensure your installation meets all regulatory requirements.

✔ Client Collaboration – We work closely with venue managers, engineers, and production teams to ensure a seamless integration of rigging points into your venue’s infrastructure.

2. Rigging Design & Engineering

Once the assessment is complete, our team designs a custom rigging solution that aligns with your production demands and structural specifications. This phase includes:

✔ Load Calculations & Engineering Analysis – Our engineers calculate the weight distribution and load-bearing capacity to ensure the structure can safely support the intended rigging.

✔ Material & Hardware Selection – We use high-strength steel, reinforced trusses, aircraft-grade cables, and certified fasteners to guarantee durability and reliability.

✔ Custom Fabrication (if needed) – For venues requiring specialized rigging solutions, we can fabricate custom mounting plates, load-rated brackets, and structural reinforcements.

✔ Scalability Planning – If your venue’s needs change over time, we design expandable rigging solutions that allow for future upgrades without major structural modifications.

3. Professional Installation & Integration

Our highly trained and certified riggers execute the installation with precision and efficiency while adhering to strict industry safety protocols. The installation process includes:

✔ Secure Mounting of Rigging Points – We install certified anchor bolts, welded connections, or beam clamps based on the structural integrity of your venue.

✔ Load Testing & Tensioning – Each rigging point undergoes extensive load testing and tension adjustments to verify safety and performance under real-world conditions.

✔ Integration with Venue Systems – If needed, we coordinate with lighting, AV, and stage automation teams to ensure seamless compatibility with your existing infrastructure.

✔ Minimal Disruption to Operations – Our team works efficiently and discreetly, minimizing downtime and ensuring your venue remains operational during the process whenever possible.

4. Testing, Certification & Final Approval

After installation, we perform a comprehensive inspection and certification process to guarantee that all rigging points are:

✔ Load-Tested & Verified – We conduct dynamic and static load tests to confirm the rigging points can safely handle weight loads above their expected usage.

✔ Safety-Compliant & Certified – We issue official certification documentation that confirms compliance with industry standards and local regulations.

✔ Maintenance Guidelines Provided – Our team provides detailed maintenance recommendations, ensuring long-term reliability and safety for your venue.

Choosing the right rigging company is crucial to ensuring your venue operates at peak performance safely and efficiently. Here’s why Apex Rigging is the industry leader:

✔ Decades of Industry Expertise

• Our team consists of seasoned rigging professionals with extensive experience across theaters, arenas, convention centers, and outdoor festival grounds.

• We’ve successfully installed rigging solutions for concert tours, Broadway productions, corporate events, and permanent venue installations.

✔ Uncompromising Safety Commitment

• We follow strict OSHA and ANSI safety guidelines, ensuring every rigging point meets or exceeds industry safety standards.

• Our installations undergo comprehensive load testing, and inspection to ensure maximum reliability.

✔ Custom-Tailored Solutions for Any Venue

• Whether you need permanent overhead rigging points for a proscenium theater or temporary truss systems for a touring production, we customize every project to fit your exact needs.

• We provide scalable rigging solutions, allowing for future expansions as your venue’s needs evolve.

✔ High-Quality Materials & Cutting-Edge Technology

• We use only the best rigging hardware, including rated anchor points, hoists, reinforced beams, and industrial-grade fasteners.

Q: How long does a rigging point installation take?

The duration depends on the venue size, number of rigging points, and structural complexity. Most installations take a few days to a few weeks. We provide a detailed timeline during the consultation phase.

Q: Can you install rigging points in historic or older buildings?

Yes! We specialize in retrofitting historic venues while preserving architectural integrity. Our engineers design custom reinforcements to safely integrate rigging without damaging original structures.

Q: Do you provide ongoing maintenance and inspections?

Absolutely. We offer routine inspections, load testing, and maintenance services to ensure your rigging system remains safe, compliant, and operational over time.