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Scaffolding the Statue of Liberty Few structures are as instantly recognizable as the Statue of Liberty. Standing in New York Harbor with her torch raised above the water, Lady Liberty has welcomed generations of immigrants, visitors, and ships approaching New York City. From a distance, she looks solid. Up close, the structure is much more complicated. The Statue of Liberty is not a massive solid sculpture. Her famous green exterior is made from relatively thin sheets of copper supported by an …

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 …