Buddha Statues Move/Installation Project

Job Description

Move 13-15 pieces of museum-quality wooden Buddha statues that are exquisitely painted and gold gilded.  The biggest of the statues are over 8 ft tall and weighs 660 lbs.  The others are less weighty and not as tall, ranging from 300 to 600 lbs.

Altar

The altar is a 3-tier waterfall style structure.  It is 40-ft wide and 20-ft deep.  Each step of the 3 levels are 3-4 feet tall.

Side view of the altar

Move

The statues are currently in their shipping crates stored in a room on the same floor, inside the building.  The crates (with extra low pallet base) need to be moved to the altar, unpacked, and moved onto the altar.

Core Considerations

• The movers must have a successful record of moving heavy, high value, and delicate items.  A piano or heavy antique would be a good comparison.
• The movers are expected to possess both white glove finesse and the brawn to lift 600-700 lbs. for a vertical distance of 3-4 feet.
• Machines and tools such as ramps that may damage the altar should be avoided.
• Some statues are gold gilded, which may impede certain methods of holding/grabbing/carrying them.
• Movers must be able to work with temple’s personnel on site to clarify and carry out moves as directed

Statue Measurements