15-Story Office Building Transformation
How we painted 250,000 sq ft of corporate offices without disrupting a single workday for 1,200 employees through strategic night and weekend scheduling.
Project Overview
Location
Downtown Charlotte, NC
Building Size
250,000 sq ft
Work Schedule
Nights & Weekends
Investment
$385,000
The Challenge
This Fortune 500 corporate headquarters required a complete interior refresh without any disruption to their 24/7 operations. With 1,200 employees working daily and sensitive areas requiring special clearance, this project demanded military-level precision in planning and execution.
Zero Business Disruption
Paint 250,000 sq ft while 1,200 employees work daily without any interruption to operations.
Security & Access Control
Navigate complex security protocols, background checks, and restricted access areas.
VOC Compliance
Use only low-VOC products to maintain air quality for workers returning each morning.
Tight Schedule
Complete entire project before Q4 earnings calls and holiday season.
Our Solution
We developed a comprehensive strategy that prioritized business continuity while maintaining the highest quality standards. Our approach combined specialized scheduling, security compliance, and low-impact products.
Night & Weekend Shifts
Deployed 3 rotating crews working 7 PM - 5 AM weekdays and full weekends.
Result: Zero workday disruptions
Security Integration
All crew members underwent background checks and received security badges with escort protocols.
Result: Full compliance achieved
Low-VOC Product Selection
Used Sherwin-Williams ProMar 200 Zero VOC throughout, with 2-hour dry time.
Result: No odor complaints
Floor-by-Floor Strategy
Completed 2-3 floors per week with systematic progression and quality checks.
Result: Ahead of schedule
6-Week Project Timeline
Floors 1-3: Lobby, reception, and public areas
Zero-odor achievement
Floors 4-6: General office spaces and meeting rooms
First quality inspection passed
Floors 7-9: Open office areas and break rooms
40% completion milestone
Floors 10-12: Executive offices and boardrooms
Executive approval received
Floors 13-15: C-suite and private offices
90% completion
Touch-ups, final inspection, and sign-off
Project completed early
Key Success Strategies
3-Crew Rotation
Rotating crews ensured fresh workers each shift, maintaining quality and safety standards throughout night work.
Time Management
Precise scheduling allowed completion of 2-3 floors weekly while ensuring areas were ready for morning business.
Quality Control
Daily inspections and sign-offs ensured consistent quality across all 15 floors despite challenging conditions.
Project Results
Business Disruption
Zero Days Lost
Employee Complaints
Zero Reported
Schedule Performance
3 Days Early
Safety Incidents
Zero Accidents
"PaintQuote Pro delivered exactly what they promised - a complete transformation of our 15-story headquarters without a single disruption to our operations. Their night crews were professional, quiet, and left each floor immaculate for our morning arrivals. The low-VOC products meant no complaints about odors, and the quality is exceptional. They finished early and under budget. This is how commercial painting should be done."
1,200
Employees Unaffected
168
Night Shift Hours
100%
On-Time Completion
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