A Guide On What To Send To Scaffolding Contractors In Your Scaffold Design Project Brief

In order to keep everyone on the same page, and before commencing any construction or maintenance project which requires scaffolding, it is important that scaffolding contractors receive key information from their clients. This is sometimes referred to as submitting a project design brief or a scaffold design brief. A project design brief ensures an accurate and proper design process is followed.

By sending your scaffolding contractors a design brief, it also ensures the end result of your scaffolding meets health and safety requirements, standards and working at height regulations and laws. Alongside this, all scaffolding, in some way, is bespoke. This is because it all depends on the unique requirements of different buildings and structures. Scaffolding must also be designed to have adequate strength, rigidity and stability while it is erected, used and then subsequently dismantled.

Here are 12 key things you should provide to scaffolding contractors at the very start of the planning process:

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What Kind of Scaffolding Do You Need?

Scaffolding is temporary support that is assembled for the uses of construction work, to help underpin the original building or structure. Types of scaffolding can vary, depending on the kind of job, building and material you are working with. The majority of scaffolding is made up of steel and timber, being a stable and strong candidate to work with and support structures, materials and workers.

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What is Bamboo Scaffolding?

Bamboo scaffolding is a type of scaffolding made from bamboo and is used extensively across the world, particularly in Hong Kong. It is renowned for its strength, flexibility and innovative prospects, and has proved to be a beneficial alternative to steel.

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Construction Hazards In The Summer

Safeway Scaffolding encourages safety measures and protection all year round, whatever the month or weather may be. However, we have sectioned these safety measures into segments that will be seasonally appropriate for you to follow. Whilst the winter brings the dreaded dark and icy conditions, the summer can be just as problematic for working in scorching conditions that can be restricting and a danger to your health. Let’s explore the potential construction hazards there are within the summer months within the scaffolding industry and know how to stay safe when working in these conditions.

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