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Construction scaffolding is a vital and necessary tool in the construction industry. It is a temporary structure that elevates workers and materials to specific heights during construction work. Scaffolding is required to provide a safe and stable platform for the workers to carry out their tasks. There are different types of construction scaffolding, and each type has a different height limit. In this article, we will discuss the different types of scaffolding and how high you can go with …

Bricklayer 500 - Dallas Area Bricklaying Contest About The The Spec Mix Bricklayer 500 The Spec Mix Bricklayer 500 is a Dallas-area bricklaying contest held at the Featherlite Building Products plant. Masonry contractors from all over Texas participated in this contest, which resulted in some very fast times. Mason/helper teams were judged on speed and quality. Southwest Scaffolding annually contributes to this contest. This year, we supplied the scaffold boards, mortar mixers, Gatorback mortar …

Overview of Construction Scaffolding Southwest Scaffolding specializes in construction scaffolding. We offer several different types of scaffolding for sale that is suitable for the rigors of a commercial or residential construction project. Attributes of Construction Scaffolding High Weight Capacity Scaffolding Scaffolding for construction needs to be able to withstand a lot of weight - especially if it is being used for masonry or stucco work. Large crews combined with brick, stone and mortar …

How to Build a Scaffolding Tower We have put together a video demonstration on how to build a scaffolding tower. In this case, we are constructing a tower out of our 5X5 double ladder Safeway-style scaffold frames.The tower is two sets high with a work platform and guardrails at the top. The work platform sits at 10' 8" high. We added casters to this scaffold tower to make it mobile. Here is the video on how to build it: Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Scaffolding Tower Step 1: Attach Cros …

When It comes to OSHA, following the rules is imperative. Not only is the safety of your crew at stake , but OSHA can levy heavy fines on your company if you do not follow the regulations set out by them.  We are highlighting five of the regulations that must be followed in this post. 1. Platform Construction Your platform is your first line of safety. Falls often happen on platforms that are not properly assembled. How you place your boards can be the difference in your employees going hom …