Forget Scaffolding—Brazilian Entrepreneur Bets on Rope to Fix America’s Towers

As aging infrastructure across the United States collides with an accelerating pace of urban development, the need for specialized facade maintenance and work-at-height services has become increasingly urgent. In cities like Miami, where high-rise construction is both a symbol of prosperity and a logistical challenge, ensuring the long-term integrity of building exteriors has taken on new significance. Traditional methods, while once sufficient, now face scrutiny for their inefficiency, high costs, and limited reach — particularly when it comes to inspecting or repairing complex architectural features.

The shortcomings of scaffolding-based systems are not merely operational. They can obstruct pedestrian pathways, delay project timelines, and fail to provide access to the most critical or confined exterior surfaces. Meanwhile, incidents involving deteriorating facades have raised public safety concerns in major cities, prompting regulatory bodies to increase inspections and enforcement. Yet even these well-intentioned policies are constrained by a labor shortage that continues to hamper the maintenance sector. The supply of certified rope access technicians in the U.S. remains significantly below demand, straining an industry already grappling with delays and rising costs.

Inspired by these everyday challenges, CJMF TECHNOLOGY LLC is preparing to open its doors as Miami’s newest advocate for high-rise safety and innovation. Though the company is still in its earliest days, founder Charbson de Jesus Marques de Freitas sees an opportunity to do things differently. By bringing industrial rope access to the city — a method trusted worldwide but still rare in the U.S. — CJMF wants to make building maintenance faster, safer, and less disruptive for everyone involved. The company isn’t just about services; it’s about building a team and a culture that values learning, safety, and long-term impact.

For Freitas, the journey to founding CJMF is deeply personal. Originally from Brazil, he’s spent his career moving between boardrooms, building sites, and public service — always with a passion for solving real problems and keeping people safe. “My time in the military taught me the importance of discipline and vigilance, and my business experience showed me that real change starts with people,” Freitas shares. His vision for CJMF is to foster a company where every team member feels empowered to grow, innovate, and look out for one another — values he believes are essential for creating a new standard in urban safety.

“I’ve seen firsthand how the lack of proactive maintenance can threaten public safety,” Freitas explains. “But I’ve also seen how the right team, with the right mindset, can make a real difference — not just for buildings, but for the people and neighborhoods they support. We want CJMF to be a place where every technician feels they’re part of something bigger — protecting communities and creating new opportunities along the way.”

Freitas envisions CJMF not merely as a commercial venture but as part of a long-term solution to the nation’s infrastructure challenges. The company’s strategy involves more than project execution; it plans to establish internal training academies for rope access professionals, addressing a labor shortage that continues to affect the industry nationwide. This initiative reflects broader economic needs, as workforce gaps in skilled trades — including facade inspection and repair — pose a risk to building safety and urban sustainability.

As projected, CJMF’s services will extend beyond post-construction cleaning and facade painting to include inspections, waterproofing, furniture hoisting, and the design of customized suspended platform systems. Rather than requiring clients to coordinate with multiple contractors, the company will offer an integrated solution tailored to high-rise environments. In doing so, CJMF aims to support a range of sectors — from real estate and hospitality to retail and public infrastructure — providing scalable services that emphasize both structural integrity and aesthetic preservation.

This is a pivotal moment for the industry. As cities grow and buildings age, the need for smarter, safer ways to care for our skylines is only becoming more urgent. Freitas sees this not just as a business opportunity, but as a chance to help modernize an industry that touches millions of lives. With more demand than ever for fast, minimally disruptive maintenance, CJMF is stepping in to bridge the gap — offering fresh ideas and a people-first approach in a field ready for change.

While Miami is home, Freitas dreams of CJMF’s impact reaching far beyond South Florida. Long-term, he hopes to see the company help shape national best practices, partner with forward-thinking city leaders, and inspire a broader movement toward safer, more vibrant urban spaces.

Ultimately, CJMF isn’t just launching a new service — it’s inviting Miami and beyond to imagine what’s possible when entrepreneurs, technicians, and communities work together for a safer, brighter future.