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The 14-story brick building that housed Bon Secours hospital in Greenville, S.C. was starting to show signs of its age. Over the decades, construction technology had improved by leaps and bounds, and it was now time to undergo a modern renovation. Bon Secours hired Western Waterproofing as the contractor for a portion of the job. However, because the hospital still needed to provide care to patients, having construction workers haul... Read More

We supply our customers with the highest quality scaffolding products on the market. At Scaffolding Solutions, we’re committed to enabling safe work at height, and for that reason, we exclusively use the advanced StepUp OCTO® scaffolding system. StepUp OCTO® is one of the safest scaffolding systems in today’s industry, with an innovative design that supports a variety of complex projects and industries. “We're providing worker access in and around plant... Read More

The Virginia General Assembly Building in downtown Richmond was overdue for significant reconstruction. The structure was to be torn down and entirely rebuilt by Gilbane Building Company. The 15-story building would blend old and new, preserving the original 1912 limestone façade while modernizing the rooms and public spaces. As the new build had no internal elevator, Gilbane needed a way to get workers and materials from floor to floor. They... Read More

When completed in 1928, the Buncombe County Courthouse became North Carolina’s tallest local government building at 17 stories high. Over time, the landmark structure deteriorated and was now in need of extensive restoration. Remediation crews would have to work 195 feet above ground to mend the historic building's exterior brickwork—reliable scaffolding would be critical to the project’s success. The county needed experts familiar with complex scaffolding design to provide safe... Read More

Featured Scaffolding Projects Our previous scaffolding projects have ranged anywhere from restorations to architectural design. Scaffolding Solutions provides equipment rental and installation services that are safe, efficient and keep projects moving forward. Read more about our featured projects and previous scaffolding work. The National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington D.C. “It is not often that a Cardinal blesses workers, scaffolding and equipment with Holy Water, but that is what... Read More

The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia, shelters some of the Smithsonian’s largest aircraft and spacecraft, including a Concorde jet and the Space Shuttle Discovery—nearly 8 million visitors and aviation enthusiasts visit the Center every year. The facility’s Boeing Aviation Hangar, which houses many of the museum’s pieces, is the length of three football fields and reaches a height of 10 stories. The hangar’s aging roofing membrane needed repair... Read More

Swing stages are an indispensable tool for construction and building maintenance projects. They allow for easy access to the construction site and provide several important safety features for the workers. Compared to traditional ground-up scaffolding, they offer multiple time and money-saving benefits. There are many factors that you’ll need to take into consideration when trying to price one out. Add-ons, building types, how it's anchored, and safety equipment are just... Read More

Western Carolina University needed to rework the facade on its basketball stadium. To do this, they needed to get construction personnel and heavy materials up to height, but there were a few challenges that prevented them from taking a generic approach. Working with a general contractor, Scaffolding Solutions provided an innovative solution that allowed them to get going on the project safely and at a minimal cost. The Challenge The... Read More

Here's a look at a massive 19-deck scaffolding project we completed in Washington D.C. for the Netherlands Carillon. The Netherlands Carillon is a 127-foot tall bell tower and monument in Washington DC. The structure was originally a gift from the people of the Netherlands to the People of the United States and was completed in 1960. Contact us to learn more about the project or to schedule a scaffolding project of... Read More

A Message to All Our Valued Partners As we all rally together to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus, we wanted to provide our partners an update on the status of our workforce and materials as to how they may or may not impact ongoing projects. Our COVID-19 Management Plan. Our company launched Coronavirus Preparedness Actions in mid-February. The focus of this plan is on Employee and crew Wellness... Read More