The use of the AB Access Scaffolding Design Team in such processes at an early stage allows us to maintain the professional standards and client expectations that we pride ourselves on and conduct our business in a timely efficient manner.ĪB Access Scaffolding are available for your project from tender stage. The use of a qualified temporary works designer is thus essential in the outlining of appropriate imposed loading conditions from a scaffold and the indication of any supplementary temporary design stabilization works that may be necessary. For scaffolding over 125 feet, design must be made by a registered professional engineer with copies of drawing and specifications available to the employer. Temporary works designers must work within their remit in accordance with industry regulations, regulations that in turn clearly state that it is the responsibility of the principal contractor to ensure the ground and/or structure being used for support conditions will safely support the imposed scaffolding loadings.
The appointment of a Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) allows for the various temporary (and permanent) interfaces on a project to be integrated and managed appropriately.
The coordination between the temporary and permanent works designers is required in order to provide a safe scaffold solution and often a scaffold scope of works is essential in order to allow temporary works designers to outline a feasible scaffold design package.
As outlined within the Code of Practice all temporary work installations outside the scope of manufacturers standard applications require the input of a suitable temporary works designer.ĭesigners can liaise with the PSDP, PSCS and other designers and installers to outline a safe, workable temporary works solution and subsequent approval via the PSDP/PSCS prior to commencement of on-site installation. Prior to installation, the scaffold contractor or scaffold designer can then provide relevant information about the scaffold. Scaffold design is an integral part of any construction project that requires temporary works.
The full suite of facilities under the one company thus provides for a timely, fluid transition from the design phase through to the on-site erection and possible future alterations as a project progresses. Scaffold-related incidents resulting in injuries and fatalities continue to. Inefficient installation time and materials used, future amendments required and the rushed erection of scaffolds can lead to knock on delays where project schedules are restricted at the best of times.ĪB Access Scaffolding allows for our clients to access design facilities from the beginning of any project. The ability to pre-plan and design safe efficient scaffolding solutions can save time and resources. Notice Must fit through a 2 x 3 opening Working platform height of 15 feet Construction should be modularized in order to create different/custom shapes. It is as a result of these delays and lack of forward planning that AB Access Scaffolding promote the inclusion of the inhouse design team for all projects. Frequently scaffold design is an after thought and as a result temporary works are attempted to be rushed through with delays in the signing off process thereafter. Health & Safety are of the upmost importance in all aspects of day to day life, which in turn means the effective planning, outlining and application of safe, robust and compliant scaffolding installations is essential. For many years a scaffold contractor could be appointed with a scaffold brief being outlined and without any consideration to potential scaffold design requirements outside the scope of standard manufacturer instructions/recommendations.
However, traditional scaffolding is heavy and time-intensive to set up. Scaffolding, the temporary structure used by construction crews during the process of building or repairing a structure, is a necessary part of modern engineering.