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Construction on Offshore Oil Platforms So far in our Scaffolding Around the World series, we've looked at construction in crowded cities, deserts, historic European landmarks, the Arctic, and tropical rainforests. This time, we're leaving land altogether. Offshore oil and gas platforms present one of the most unusual construction and maintenance environments in the world. Workers may be miles from shore, surrounded by water, exposed to wind and salt, and working on structures packed with equipme …

Scaffolding in Japan Japan is a country where ancient temples can stand only a short distance from modern skyscrapers. It's also a country where construction has to deal with challenges that many contractors will never encounter. Dense cities. Limited space. Earthquakes. Typhoons. Aging buildings. And some of the highest expectations for organization and precision in the world. All of this makes scaffolding in Japan an interesting stop in our Scaffolding Around the World series. Because when spa …