System and method for lifting prejoined deck components

An adaptable rig comprising:

• a first rail having a substantially rectangular cross-section and a plurality of mating posts mounted on a first side of the first rail, wherein each post is situated so that its primary axis is orthogonal to a primary axis of the first rail;
• a second rail having a substantially rectangular cross-section and a plurality of mating posts mounted on a first side of the second rail, wherein each post is situated so that its primary axis is orthogonal to a primary axis of the second rail;
• a first panel mounted upon a second side of the first rail that is opposite to the first side, the first panel having a length substantially equal to a length of the first rail, and including a plurality of mounting points positioned along the length of the first panel;
• a second panel mounted upon a second side of the second rail that is opposite to the first side, the second panel having a length substantially equal to a length of the second rail, and including a plurality of mounting points positioned along the length of the second panel;
• a plurality of spacer tubes having an inner profile adapted to accept insertion of the mating posts on the first and second rails, wherein each of the plurality spacer tubes has a first end and a second end, and wherein each of the mating posts on the first rail are detachably inserted in and coupled to the first end of one of the spacer tubes, and each of the mating posts on the second rail are detachably inserted in and coupled to the second end of one of the spacer tubes, so that the plurality of spacer tubes serves to bridge the first rail to the second rail;
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• a plurality of attachment assemblies, each adapted to detachably couple to one or more discrete flooring components, wherein the one or more discrete flooring components are joined to form a single panel of flooring.