Your Rigging Strategist: From Initial Planning to Flawless Execution

We turn your creative vision into bulletproof project plans that aim to finish ahead of schedule. Through detailed floorplanning, custom tooling, and specialized working procedures, Rigging Details spots problems before they become costly setbacks. Whether you're a venue owner, production company, Architect, AV contractor—we keep your timeline on track and your project moving.

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About Us

Comprehensive Rigging Solutions Engineered for Precision and Reliability

Rigging Details delivers project support and rigging solutions that elevate creative visions across performance venues, museum & public art installations, design spaces and exhibits. From our Manhattan office, we provide responsive expertise that anticipates challenges and ensures flawless execution. Our deep understanding of both technical requirements and artistic intent allows us to transform unique challenges into seamless experiences.

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OUR SERVICES

What We Do

Strategic Planning & Design

System design and specification planning
2D & 3D CAD design & engineering development
Production rigging design, load calculation & layout
Temp & Permanent Lighting, Audio & Video positions
Feasibility studies and risk assessment

Specialized Project Consultation

Truss and hoist rigging systems
Unistrut & pipe grid systems
Art installation rigging design & consultation
Aerial performance system design
Technical direction for complex projects
Anchor fabrication & integration solutions

Safety & Compliance

Safety planning and integration
Fall protection solutions and planning
Code compliance consultation
Site-specific safety protocol development

Operational & Educational

Workflow optimization consultation
SOP Development
Best practices implementation
Long-term operational planning
Technical knowledge transfer and training
Industry education and mentorship

Security Systems

Consulting for major venues (arenas, theaters, museums)
Project-based consultation for productions, AV companies, LED/lighting companies, art galleries
Remote and on-site consultation available
Collaborative approach - we work within your parameters and constraints

About Us

Rigging Details is a specialized consultancy led by Garth Shack, principal consultant with nearly two decades of expertise in rigging design, leadership, and problem-solving.

We partner with teams to develop cost-effective, adaptable solutions that anticipate variances before they can delay or derail critical installations.

We believe good rigging is in the details.

Our consultancy transforms urgent project needs into systematic procedures that prioritize safety while maximizing efficiency.

Beyond project consultation, we're committed to advancing the rigging industry by transferring essential technical knowledge to the next generation of professionals across multiple disciplines, ensuring the highest standards of this critical trade continue forward.