Scaffolding blog

Scaffolding in the infrastructure sector - types of scaffolding and challenges in bridge construction

Bridges inevitably reach the limits of their service life at some point. The result is necessary renovation and renewal. Of course, this also poses one or two challenges for scaffolding. Read on to learn what needs to be considered when scaffolding bridges and what type of scaffolding is used for which application case.

Scaffolding in the maritime industry - the beginnings of shipbuilding

Nowadays, it is completely normal that scaffolding is used when working on ships and boats. But like scaffolding itself, shipbuilding has a long history. During this time, the way people build their vessels has naturally evolved a lot. We want to take a closer look at this and take you on a short journey through time to the beginnings of shipbuilding.

ISO 9001 certification - advantages and certification process at a glance

They often hang framed in the entrance area of a company building or are at least mentioned on the company website: the ISO certifications that a company has received rarely go unmentioned. We at Scafom-rux have also recently received our ISO 9001 recertification. But wait: what does it actually mean when a company is ISO certified? Read more about the benefits of ISO certification here.

More safety in scaffolding: advanced side protection on the scaffold

The principle of advanced side protection is coming more and more into focus to improve saftey in scaffolding. Some exciting solutions for the implementation of advanced side protection on the scaffold have already been brought onto the market. We would like to introduce you to two of them.

Scaffolding in 2022 - Scafom-rux' annual review

Another year is coming to an end. And what a year it was! Read and watch our annual review here.

Challenges of modern scaffolding

What can you expect of the modernisations in scaffolding? First and foremost, we have to look at the challenges that current innovations aim to tackle. Here’s four of the recent challenges in scaffolding summed up.

Stair tower assembly at -46 degrees Celsius

Ever built a stair tower at 46 degrees below freezing? No? Hardly surprising, because the location of our stair tower in the middle of Antarctica is also rather unusual. Read here how the expedition team did during the assembly.

RINGSCAFF stair tower on its way to Antarctica

The journey continues! Our RINGSCAFF stair tower can finally make its way to its very special destination: the middle of Antarctica.

Scafom-rux stair tower on an Antarctic mission

Endless expanses, glistening white snow everywhere you look, temperatures around 46 degrees below freezing - and in the middle of it all a Scafom-rux stair tower? Find out here what it's doing there.

This was bauma 2022 - Scafom-rux at the world's largest trade fair

Eagerly awaited for months and already over again: bauma 2022 was a complete success! Time for a report on the Scafom-rux team's week at the world's largest trade fair.

Scaffolding in autumn – 3 hazards to look out for

As soon as the leaves start turning red, scaffolders know that it's time to prepare for a new set of hazards. Here we summarise how to minimize three of the biggest hazards for scaffolders in autumn.

Guide to public access and emergency stair towers

Stair towers are not just for the building site. They also play a role in our everyday lives and contribute a great deal to our safety. But as experts know, not all stair towers are the same. For a construction stair tower used on the building site and thus only by certain people, different requirements apply than for a stair tower used by the public. Find out more in this guide to public access and emergency stair towers.