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Hot Weather Tips for Construction: Surviving Summer (and Purgatory) the Southwest Scaffolding Way
At Southwest Scaffolding, we serve regions all across the U.S., but let’s get one thing straight—we're based in Texas. And if you're not from here, you might think you know heat. But until you've worked on a jobsite in a hardhat-scorching, shirt-sticking, tool-handle-melting Texas July, let us assure you: you don't know heat like Texas knows heat.
Let’s clear something up about Texas seasons. Sure, we have them—technically. Spring lasts about a week. Summer shows up in Ma
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Apr 24th 2025
The Sky-High History of Scaffolding: From Ancient Egypt to Modern Skyscrapers
Welcome, history buffs and construction enthusiasts alike, to a journey through time—a journey that will take us up high, down low, and across the centuries, all while exploring the fascinating history of scaffolding!Ancient Roots: Building the PyramidsOur story begins in ancient Egypt, around 4,500 years ago. The Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, didn't just rise from the desert sands by itself. The Egyptians used rudimentary scaffolding, likely made from woo
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Jun 3rd 2024