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Despite featuring on every urban landscape, construction scaffolding boasts an illustrious past and a rich history dating back thousands of years. Although these structures have become synonymous for modern day construction and expansion, Safeway Scaffolding explores the history of scaffolding in their latest blog.
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The art of scaffolding carries with it a certain amount of risk. Even with domestic scaffolding, even the simplest projects involve working at height and often in difficult conditions. On a larger scale, however, these risks are accentuated and heightened, making the industry of commercial scaffolding one of the most challenging. Safeway Scaffolding, commercial scaffolding specialists, outline all the constraints of scaffolding in its biggest form and how to manoeuvre any obstacles.
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Scaffolding is unlike any other 9 to 5 job. It is an area of work that is subject to the weather, tricky environments and, most notably, the factor of working at height. Because of these extraordinary conditions, scaffolding is an industry that requires immense skill and an extensive level of training. Due to the specialist nature of this line of work, scaffolders must adhere to strict health and safety protocols, and with that in mind, Safeway Scaffolding asks the question, “what are the most important factors in ensuring every scaffolding site is a safe one”?
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As with everything in life, good things come to those who wait, which is why the process of developing your dream house can be relatively arduous. One of the most significant parts of construction is scaffolding, so before your house is taken over and plastered in metal poles, make the whole process that bit easier and find out what you can expect from a scaffolder while they’re at work.
Humans have always had a desire to build big and reach for the stars. The sudden obsession with height began in 1884 when the Home Insurance Building in Chicago pierced the skyline and paved the way for the future of construction. Ever since then, construction companies all around the world have found ways to build bigger and to build smarter, with the title of ‘World’s Tallest Building’ becoming the ultimate goal.
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Whether it is for access towers or concert stages, there will always be a demand for scaffolders. These skilled workers carry out a variety of jobs at height come rain, wind or shine. Although it may not be the most glamorous of jobs, this career offers a clear path of progression, as well as a vocational trade that will set you up for life.
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