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The 10 Commandments of Jobsite Breakfast (and Coffee)
Because respect is brewed, not demanded.
Every jobsite has its own code of conduct—some written, some unspoken. But when it comes to the morning ritual of coffee and breakfast, there are rules older than the trades themselves. Whether you’re running scaffolding, setting block, or swinging a hammer, here are the 10 Commandments of Jobsite Breakfast every crew should live by.
1. Thou Shalt Not Take the Last Donut Unless Thou Brought Them
This is the Golden Rule of jobsite breakfast.
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Oct 17th 2025
The Evolution of the Toolbox: From Metal Boxes to Modular Systems
How Tool Storage Has Changed—and What Contractors Prefer Now
At Southwest Scaffolding, we’ve seen just about every kind of toolbox roll onto a jobsite—steel chests that have outlived their owners, cracked plastic boxes held together with tape, and sleek new modular systems that snap together like Lego for grown-ups.No matter what trade you’re in, your toolbox tells your story. And over the years, that story has changed dramatically.
Let’s take a look at how tool st
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Oct 17th 2025
Jobsite Superstitions: What Tradespeople Won’t Do (and Why)
Every trade has its quirks, but few groups are as rich in superstition as construction workers. Whether it’s refusing to whistle on scaffolding, never setting a hard hat on the floor, or insisting on knocking three times before a pour, these rituals are passed down from job to job like a secret code. Some are rooted in safety, others in pure tradition, but all reveal something about the culture and camaraderie of the trades.
At Southwest Scaffolding, we’ve heard (and seen) just about
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Oct 13th 2025
How Contractors Can Use Instagram and TikTok Without Looking Silly
Practical marketing tips for tradespeople who want visibility—without dancing or filters.
Let’s Face It: Social Media Isn’t Just for Influencers Anymore
If you’re in construction, scaffolding, or any trade, chances are your work already looks cool. Lifts, heavy equipment, jobsite transformations — these are exactly the kinds of visuals that perform well online.
But here’s the problem: a lot of contractors avoid platforms like Instagram and TikTok because they
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Oct 10th 2025
How Construction Crews Secretly Compete With Each Other
Construction sites may look like all business from the outside, but anyone who’s ever worked on one knows there’s another layer at play: quiet, unspoken competition. Crews aren’t just out there getting the job done; they’re also measuring themselves against each other in little ways that keep the day moving faster and the work a little sharper. Call it jobsite pride.
The Scaffold Showdown
Scaffold crews are famous for it. Without ever saying a word, someone starts working
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Sep 30th 2025