As one of the most well-known construction tools on the market, we often pass by scaffolding without paying it a second thought. After all, it serves a vital purpose without affecting the day-to-day life of regular people, and this makes it an incredibly beneficial structure to use in construction. Here at Millgrove Construction, we follow strict health and safety regulations in order to ensure that our workmen are protected at all times, using the very best scaffolding where appropriate. Read on as we go over three reasons why scaffolding is used in construction…
Safety
There are dozens of different safety hazards on a construction site because workmen are in constant contact with heavy, complex machinery and tools that should only be operated by trained professionals. Scaffolding is made from wooden planks and metal poles in order to provide a balanced platform that allows construction workers to operate from a safe platform at all times. In addition to this, the structure also protects pedestrians by reducing the risk of debris falling into the street.
Access
The majority of construction projects start with a basic framework and builders must be able to ascend and descend in a safe and reliable manner. This is done through the implementation of scaffolding as each level is often connected using a ladder and secured into place in order to ensure safety at all times. In addition to this, scaffolding also improves accessibility because it allows workers to reach the exterior of a building with ease, which is particularly beneficial in the construction of tall properties.
Efficient
Without the implementation of scaffolding, construction workers would have to utilise heavier and bulkier machinery in order to manoeuvre between the different levels of a structure. The platforms that are created by scaffolding are not only reliable, they are incredibly efficient because it can save workers’ valuable time. After all, there is always a possibility that construction may be delayed due to measures beyond the control on the contractor, such as the weather, which is why every minute counts in order to ensure that each project is completed on time.
The Millgrove team follow a collaborative approach in regards to design, engineering and delivery in order to complete complex and detailed projects with specific timescales, budgets, and quality in mind. In fact, safety is of the upmost importance to us which is why we only install the most sustainable and reliable scaffolding possible. To find out more information, get in contact with the best civils contactor on the market and speak to a member of the Millgrove Construction team today!
