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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 …