Looking for a scaffolding solution can sometimes be confusing. There are several types of scaffolding to choose from, and depending on the height, you may need the support of an engineer to ensure you get the right design for your job. Safety is also an essential consideration. So finding the right scaffolding provider can make or break your project timeline and success.
To help you begin considering scaffolding for your project and finding the right provider, we gathered the most common questions we hear and answered them for you. If you still have questions after reading through them, we’ll have answers for those questions too.
In this section, we’ll answer your general questions, including those about cost, engineering, and time.
A: When planning scaffolding for a job, safety must always be a top priority. In our over 20 years in the business, we’ve learned that there are no shortcuts to safety. So it’s best to work with an experienced scaffolding provider and skip the DIY options.
Scaffolding Solutions provides full-service scaffold rental, installation, and dismantling of the scaffold. We utilize a highly advanced scaffolding system with unique safety locking connections that get tighter with use and should be assembled by skilled technicians who have been certified and trained in proper scaffolding installation.
As you get to know us, you’ll see that safety is at the heart of everything we do at Scaffolding Solutions. We always install equipment to OSHA and customer jobsite standards, then after installation, our staff provides a thorough safety briefing before the jobsite work begins.
You can read more about our commitment to safety here.
A swing stage is another word for a suspended scaffold. Swing stages are the most common types of suspended scaffolds you’ll see at construction sites. Other types include:
A hoist or buck hoist is a type of construction elevator that is erected on either the outside or inside of a building that’s under construction. You can use it to move both men and materials. You can also have a buck hoist permanently installed.
A: To answer this question, we’ll need to learn about the project and conduct a site visit to assess your needs and develop a proposal. Every design is unique, which is why the Scaffolding Solutions team takes the time to understand your particular needs. We will “right-size” the solution and give you a very competitive price.
If you’re interested in learning about the cost of swing stage suspended scaffolding equipment, we have an article you can access here.
A: We’re the “Solutions” company for a reason! We can help you figure out precisely what you need. Our engineers and project managers will work closely with you to determine the best solution at the lowest possible cost.
In the meantime, here’s a general overview of some common types of scaffolding:
System Scaffolding: When you need an easy-to-use, quick-to-set-up scaffolding product that’s safer than other options, you need system scaffolding. With system scaffolding, you:
Suspended Scaffolding: Setting up scaffolding at incredibly high elevations can be challenging. But it’s a challenge that suspended scaffolding is designed to handle. Suspended scaffolding solutions such as swing stage platforms are ideal for working on tall buildings where you need to quickly transport personnel and essential tools to an elevated work area.
A: Of course! We have in-house Professional Engineers and a variety of highly-trained consulting engineers capable of designing the most challenging scaffolding and shoring solutions. We specialize in overcoming project challenges—for example, fitting scaffolding to complex-shaped structures and protecting historical architecture.
You can see some of the projects we’ve worked on, like that of the Boeing Aviation Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia, by clicking here.
A: Scaffolding Solutions utilizes highly advanced scheduling software that allows us to be very agile and responsive with project planning and execution. We can almost always figure out a schedule that meets your project needs.
We’re also collaborative project experts with a track record of helping projects reach completion on time and under budget. That’s a unique distinction that sets us apart from other scaffolding suppliers.
This section will answer questions about Scaffolding Solutions and explain why we’re the preferred scaffolding provider in the Mid-Atlantic region.
A: Our service and solutions are on a world-class level. We do what we say we’re going to do. We show up on time and work safely and professionally. From start to finish our company will be with you every step of the way.
We prioritize safety above all else and have the best training program of any scaffolding company anywhere. Each of our employees undergoes rigorous job-safety training that involves basic scaffolding erection and safety techniques as well as first aid, CPR, and bloodborne pathogen training.
Our employees hold some of the industry’s leading safety awards, including:
On a job site, after we erect a scaffold, we work directly with the crew to train them on proper scaffolding protocol, providing your contractors and employees with a thorough rundown of scaffolding safety.
We have a dedicated Risk Manager that is always thinking one step ahead. The Risk Manager has the authorization to take prompt corrective measures should any hazards arise. This ensures that all workers are safe while working on the scaffolding.
Our Risk Management team will ensure that your site is up to OSHA scaffolding standards before we leave a job site. Keeping your workforce safe is critical, while quality construction and education of scaffolding usage is a top priority.
To learn more about our outstanding safety procedures and training, you can see our company safety policy statement and video of our scaffolding project at the Netherlands Carillon, a 127-foot tall bell tower.
A: Scaffolding Solutions is a full-service scaffolding engineering firm that handles all aspects of design, equipment rental, erection, inspection, and maintenance of scaffolding systems. We also provide temporary hoists, trash chutes, overhead protection, and temporary stairs.
You can read more about our services here.
A: Scaffolding Solutions covers the greater Mid-Atlantic region from Maryland down to the Carolinas. With locations up and down the east coast, Scaffolding Solutions will be there for you, no matter where your job is located.
To read about some specific areas we work in, click on one of the links below.
Now that you know a little more about Scaffolding Solutions, some scaffolding options, and our commitment to safety and excellence, we invite you to give us a call. We can answer your remaining questions and discuss which solution is right for your project.
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