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Industry experts give their best tips for buying scaffolding to ensure you get the right equipment for the job, check all the safety boxes and don't have unpleasant surprises. Stick to the standards The number one rule is to find out what international scaffolding standard is used in your region and comply with it. There are several standards available worldwide and all have been developed with good reason, says Dennis Braithwaite, technical manager of scaffolding service provider, Cape. "Many of the standards are similar, but each one sets the specific requirements for individual components, such as couplers, tubes, boards and a specification for the system scaffolding," he says. "We insist that all scaffolding material be purchased with the specified standards and supplied with the appropriate certification." While most accredited companies will already adhere to recognized standards, Braithwaite says that unspecified materials are still commonly ...

Every time any large construction project is conceived; Design and engineering considerations are the first step that starts the project. These are backed by the technology provider and the engineering consultant that make up the project management team. Any major or minor project that involves construction activities always requires work at height that can be accomplished through scaffolding. The project leader should consider the scaffolding as a separate vertical along with important activities such as civil works, mechanical work, electrical work, etc. Here are the 3 key factors that will determine the success of any scaffolding operation: Design philosophy When the scaffold is to be raised at a height of 20 meters or more or when the scaffold is considered critical, a structural engineer will help you make an informed decision about the design aspects of the scaffolding system. Whether your construction requires hanging scaffolding, cantilever scaffolding or suspend...