Insights · Case studies · April 7, 2026
Dry-cooler installation with integrated acoustic walls — Old Montreal
In the heart of Old Montreal, our teams craned and installed two rooftop dry coolers for Cinesite's server-room cooling — with coordinated street closures, work at height on an existing building, and integrated acoustic walls to meet heritage-area noise requirements.
In the heart of Old Montreal, this project required particularly rigorous planning and execution.
The video shows the craning and rooftop installation of two dry coolers, intended to deliver cooling for Cinesite's server rooms, where reliability and thermal stability are critical.
Video: https://youtu.be/_PtIY49q6aw
The work took place in a dense urban context, involving:
- coordinated street closures,
- working at height on an existing building,
- and carefully planned lift logistics to minimize impact on the immediate environment.
To meet the acoustic requirements of the site and the heritage context of Old Montreal, acoustic walls were integrated around the equipment. They reduce noise propagation from the fans and coolers while maintaining the required thermal performance.
A project that illustrates the importance of technical integration, site safety, and precise execution when critical HVAC equipment must be deployed in complex environments.
References: — YouTube video: https://youtu.be/_PtIY49q6aw