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Scaffolding Solutions Earns ABC STEP Diamond Safety Rating in 2023

Posted on July 5, 2023

Scaffolding Solutions is proud to announce that we have earned a Diamond-Level Safety Rating for the third year in a row! In 1989, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) developed a world-class Safety Training Evaluation Process (STEP) that evaluates the safety of contractors on a variety of key criteria. STEP provides participating contractors with one of the following ratings based on 25 key components: Participant (lowest), Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, or... Read More

Recent Scaffolding Safety Guidelines

Posted on August 24, 2022

Recent Scaffolding Safety Guidelines Numerous laws strictly regulate scaffolding systems. The vast majority of these regulations come from OSHA, but some are set forth by state governments to help fill in compliance gaps. New laws are often passed, and regulations may change over time. As such, it’s essential to be up to date on scaffolding safety guidelines, which cover everything from the construction and design of a scaffold to who... Read More

Case Study: D.C. Metro Station Shoring Project to Add Support for Train Line Columns

Posted on June 1, 2022

The Metro line running from RFK Stadium down to Benning Road in NE Washington D.C. needed retrofitting. The aging column piers that supported the trains and roadway above were getting closer to the end of their service life. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) hired contractor W.M. Schlosser to undertake the massive job of providing additional support to the metro train line columns, which would provide for a much... Read More

Case Study: Nuclear Power Plant Scaffolding Project

Posted on May 2, 2022

Nuclear power plants are required to routinely undergo rigorous monitoring, inspecting, and maintenance procedures to help ensure their safe operation. In the Spring of 2020, Scaffolding Solutions was hired to provide safe access to the outside of the curved structure of a nuclear plant located in rural South Carolina. “Scaffolding Solutions did a great job on the nuclear shutdown. They designed and installed a custom suspended access bracket to meet... Read More

[Case Study] Suspended Scaffolding for Repairing Facade on a College Stadium

Posted on August 12, 2020

Western Carolina University, located in Cullowhee, NC, decided to rework the facade on their aging basketball stadium. Before repair work could get underway, several challenges prevented construction crews from getting workers and materials up to height using traditional methods. The general contractor needed an innovative solution to allow the project to get underway safely and at a minimal cost. They reached out to the North Carolina office of Scaffolding Solutions,... Read More

Massive 19 Deck Scaffolding Project in Washington D.C.

Posted on June 1, 2020

Here's a look at a massive 19-deck scaffolding project we completed in Washington D.C. for the Netherlands Carillon. The Netherlands Carillon is a 127-foot tall bell tower and monument in Washington DC. The structure was originally a gift from the people of the Netherlands to the People of the United States and was completed in 1960. Contact us to learn more about the project or to schedule a scaffolding project of... Read More

How Scaffolding Solutions Fulfilled The Vision Of A Multimedia Art Exhibit

Posted on March 10, 2020

In need of a commercial scaffolding project in Washington, DC for her exhibit, multimedia artist Heather Theresa Clark knew that finding a solution for her art piece The Erasure of Time would require a group of skilled scaffolding craftsmen. To bring her carefully constructed soundscape to life, Clark would require custom-built oversized commercial scaffolding. This would be the best solution and most durable structure for her unique artistic needs.... Read More

Fraco Steps In The Carolinas

Posted on August 6, 2019

Leading supplier Scaffolding Solutions now offers Fraco products. St-Mathias-sur-Richelieu, June 27, 2019 – Fraco Products Ltd is proud to announce that it forged a partnership with Scaffolding Solutions, a one stop supplier of scaffold solutions. That new partnership concerns the territory of both North and South Carolina. Scaffolding Solutions was founded in 2002 with the goal to deliver excellence in everything that they do. They are committed to safety, professionalism and... Read More

Scaffolding Solutions Receives 2019 ABC-VA Platinum STEP Safety Certification Award

Posted on May 20, 2019

The Safety Training Evaluation Process (STEP) is a rigorous, comprehensive safety and benchmarking tool that encourages industry leaders to focus on the safety standards implemented in their company’s daily operations. Every STEP participant is passionate about safety, and Scaffolding Solutions is no exception. Taking steps towards achieving world-class safety is essential not only because it ensures that safety stays at the forefront of company culture, but that it extends into... Read More

Scaffolding For Old Courthouse Clock Tower in Warrenton, VA

Posted on September 15, 2018

Scaffolding Solutions has erected scaffolding to support the renovation of the old courthouse in Warrenton, Virginia. Six levels of scaffolding were constructed around the clock tower. The 6th and highest level stands at approximately 80 feet above the street level. Scaffolding was set up quickly and safely. The platforms provide 360-degree access to the tower making renovations and painting a little easier. image credit: Lawrence Emerson / Fauquiernow.com The courthouse and... Read More