Masonry Magazine September 2007 Page. 40
SCAFFOLDING
RAISING THE BAR
BY JENNIE FARNSWORTH
For most mason contractors, the only time they'll use a scaffold erection service is for a difficult job, when they don't have the appropriate scaffolding, or when the general contractor has hired the service to create scaffolding for all of the trades to use.
While many mason contractors keep scaffolding erection in-house for most jobs, there is a growing trend to employ scaffolding services for typical day-to-day projects in an effort to save time and money, to maintain a high safety standard, and to avoid the potential for OSHA citations.
In this article, we will discuss how scaffolding services can provide a safe, fast and efficient option for mason contractors, as well as provide tips on how to hire and integrate the service so you get the most for your money.
Know How
ONE OF THE KEY ADVANTAGES in hiring an erection service is the instant access to competent, knowledgeable staff that will take care of all of your scaffolding needs.
"Scaffolding is all we do; we don't do anything else. We can come build a scaffold for you, but don't ask me to lay a brick wall. I wouldn't know where to start," said Charles Dewey, vice president of scaffolding for Waco Scaffolding & Equipment in Akron, Ohio.