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Why Tauranga Scaffolding is the Premier Choice for Your Scaffolding Needs

In the world of construction, the importance of reliable, safe, and efficient scaffolding cannot be overstated. Tauranga Scaffolding, a local company in the Bay of Plenty and East Waikato regions, exemplifies these qualities, making it the preferred choice for both residential and commercial scaffolding needs. This article delves into why Tauranga Scaffolding stands out as the ideal partner for your scaffolding projects....

Importance of Edge Protection Scaffolds: Ensuring Safety on Construction Sites

 It’s crucial not to underestimate what a dangerous environment a construction site can be for not only builders but also pedestrians who may pass nearby. This all begins to explain why, if you are set to embark on a construction project, you need to hire an edge protection scaffold for it. Of course, depending on the scale of the project, you may require multiple such scaffolds — but how exactly can these assist in protecting people from injury? Edge Protection Can Both Preve...

Historical Evolution of Scaffolding

Whether you’re doing renovation work or building a new structure, scaffolding is essential to construction projects. But have you ever wondered about scaffolding’s origins, and how it has evolved over time?Our guide to the evolution of scaffolding will take you through scaffolding’s long history, from its earliest known uses up to the present day. If you’re reading this guide, you’re probably looking to have scaffolding erected to support your construction project – so, once you’ve...

What Are the Different Types of Edge Protection for Scaffolding?

Edge protection is designed to prevent people or objects from falling to a lower level, this usually involves using handrails or guardrails for protection over the edge of high-up surfaces that are being worked on. These rials can be installed in a range of different locations such as rooftops, train station platforms, football stadiums, warehouses and other facilities. If someone is at risk of falling 2 meters or more from their work surface, then some sort of edge protection must be insta...

What are the benefits of choosing the right commercial scaffolding?

Scaffolding is a vital element of any construction project because it makes things easier and safer for construction workers. Whether the project is a new construction, renovation project or some simple maintenance, you will require a scaffold to complete the project properly.With this in mind, hiring scaffolding professionals will protect your construction workers, as well as your company, who will also be protected from litigation. Be aware that scaffolds should only be erected, altered a...

Why Scaffolding is Essential During Construction

When you see or hear mention of the word ‘construction’, you probably instantly picture a half-assembled building with an amalgam of platforms and poles — collectively what you would call ‘scaffolding’ — around it. Indeed, scaffolding is now often routinely used for building projects.There are several good reasons for this, as the following points illustrate.Scaffolding Enables Builders to Work at Height It is a routine thing for scaffolding to be erected before the heavy-duty c...

Ultimate Guide to Keeping Workers Safe on Industrial Roofs

Industrial properties tend to be large, intimidating and expensive. This means that they require an extensive number of safety precautions to be taken before any construction work can begin. Roofing projects are particularly hazardous, with serious injuries involved in falling reported on a daily basis. As a construction business, your workers are your gold dust; they keep your operations running, and their safety is paramount. So, if you’ve recently landed an industrial roofing project, ...

The Ancient History of Scaffolding

Scaffolding is a temporary structure used to provide support for personnel and materials during building construction or maintenance. This much is something most people already know. But what else? Scaffolding has been used since ancient times, and its use has become increasingly integral to modern building methods. In this blog, we’ll trace the development of scaffolding from its earliest use to the present day. Scaffolding's Historical RootsScaffolding has been in use since at least 260...

5 Benefits Of Scaffold Shrink Wrap

If you're looking for a reliable scaffolding hire service in Waikato, you've come to the right place. Our business provides residential and commercial scaffolding hire services to help you with your building projects. But have you ever heard of scaffold shrink wrap? It's a solution that can help protect your building projects from the elements, and it's just one of the many benefits of using our scaffolding services.In this blog post, we look at 5 benefits of scaffold shrink wrap:Protection...

Why You Should Erect Scaffold When Working on Your Residential Property

Are you planning to work on your residential property? Whether you're planning to repair or renovate, you need to make sure that you are safe while doing so. This is where the importance of hiring residential scaffolding comes in.At our scaffolding hire company in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty and East Waikato, we understand the importance of ensuring safety when working at heights. That's why we offer high-quality, quick to erect residential scaffolding for hire to help you complete your project safe...

The Main Causes of Scaffold Falls; & How to Avoid Them

Unfortunately, working in the scaffolding industry can be quite dangerous, but thanks to modern technology, the number of scaffolding falls has reduced quite dramatically. If you are in charge of a team of scaffolders, it is your duty, responsibility, and legal obligation to ensure that safety measures and protocols are in place to protect your team as much as possible. As suppliers of scaffolding and edge protection scaffold in Waikato, Tauranga Scaffolding is passionate about scaffolding ...

Erect Scaffold Safely With These Tips

Scaffolding is an important element of most construction sites, providing temporary support to the structure as well as allowing builders access to heights and providing a platform on which to carry construction materials. When improperly erected, scaffolding can pose a major safety hazard.  At Tauranga Scaffolding, we are experts in both commercial and residential scaffolding and are ready to share some of our top tips to erect scaffold at your next job site safely.  Inspect The Area ...

Scaffolding Safety Tips

At Tauranga Scaffolding, we provide safe scaffolding for just about any application, whether for small and simple residential projects or large and complex commercial projects. Although our scaffolding is safe and structurally sound, it is important for those using our scaffolding to know and apply some basic scaffolding safety protocols. Here are some tips to ensure that you and your team remain safe while working on or around scaffolding. Wear PPE No construction site will ever be safe if work...