7 best practices to prevent fires at construction sites
If a fire breaks out at a construction site, it is often difficult to control, as large machinery and scaffolding can hinder firefighting efforts by blocking the path for rescue teams. To help you keep your team and your site safe from fire, here are 7 fire safety best practices.
What happened to the scaffolds in the Notre-Dame and Børsen fires?
It truly feels like déjà vu: exactly five years and one day after Notre-Dame Cathedral burned down, Copenhagen’s Old Stock Exchange suffered a devastating fire on April 16th 2024, which destroyed large parts of the historic building. Like the cathedral in Paris, the Copenhagen landmark was scaffolded for renovation work at the time of the fire. What remains now is a largely destroyed historical structure, several tons of debris, and scaffolding completely deformed by the heat of the fire. In the following, we will clarify what exactly happens to a scaffolding in a fire and which influences it can withstand.
Shoring or scaffolding – what’s the difference?
In the construction industry, the terms "scaffolding" and "shoring" are often used interchangeably. Understandably so, as both are temporary structures for construction projects of all kinds. However, upon closer examination, fundamental differences emerge between scaffolding and shoring, especially in terms of use, design, and configuration, which makes it essential to differentiate between the two terms.
Beginner’s guide to system scaffolding
If you want to buy or rent scaffolding, the first step is to decide which type of scaffolding is right for your project. As the demands on construction and maintenance projects continue to evolve, the choice of scaffolding types on the market is also growing. Whereas a few decades ago the choice was limited to classic tube and coupler scaffolding, modern system scaffolding in all its variations is becoming increasingly popular. Here we have summarised what system scaffolding is, what types there are and what projects they can be used for.
Impressive restoration and renovation projects using scaffolding
All over the world we have historic buildings and other masterpieces that need to be restored and renovated due to damages caused by the passage of time or even disasters like fires. Whether in preservation efforts or reconstruction works, utmost care is usually required on the part of scaffolders to avoid damaging the structure through the scaffolding. Here, we present three of the currently largest projects in the field of restoration and renovation of historic buildings and artworks.
Scaffolding in the oil, gas and chemical industry
The assembly and dismantling of scaffolding in oil, gas and chemical plants is often a complex matter. Not only are the safety requirements for scaffolding in refineries and other plants particularly high, but tight schedules must also be adhered to for scaffold erection and dismantling during maintenance, shutdowns, or turnarounds.
Scaffolding in the construction and infrastructure industry
Undoubtedly, the construction industry is the undisputed number one among the sectors that require scaffolding. In structural and civil engineering projects, scaffolding provides safe access to work areas at height. Scaffolding is not only used for the construction of various types of buildings but also for subsequent maintenance, inspection, and cleaning work on the building.
Construction crisis in Europe - how scaffolders can deal with it now
The European construction industry is currently facing a series of challenges. Global shortages of resources, particularly wood, steel, and other crucial materials, have led to significant price hikes and delays. Additionally, bottlenecks and delays in global logistics have resulted in construction projects being delayed or halted in recent years.
Types of scaffolding for bridge construction, maintenance and renovation
Larger bridge construction and maintenance projects often involve the use of several types of scaffolding at the same time, for example, when the bridge substructure and the piers are scaffolded separately. Which types of scaffolding are suitable for such projects depends, as is so often the case, very much on the work to be carried out, but also on other factors such as the available floor space or transport routes to the bridge.
Types of scaffolding stairs and stair towers
The good old ladder would probably win the race for the easiest way to access scaffolding or other work areas at height. But when it comes to safety, ergonomics and comfort, other access solutions are ahead. Read on to learn more about three of the most popular stair solutions in scaffolding, their key features and applications.
Here's why you should consider a career in scaffolding
Are you looking for a varied job with lots of action and team spirit? Then scaffolding is probably the right career for you! To help you decide if a career in scaffolding is right for you, we have put together 5 good reasons to become a scaffolder.
