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Anyone who has worked in the construction industry is likely all too familiar with the term or feeling - "Under Pressure." In this article I am focusing on concrete formwork engineering pressure, that is. This article is not going to provide you with a ten step list to have a more peaceful...
Cast-in-place concrete is a popular method of new construction. It can be cost-effective, efficient, and yield aesthetically pleasing results. The key to a successful cast-in-place concrete structure is always pre-planning. Here we will discuss the principles of horizontal concrete construction....
Masons are allowed to be exposed to fall hazards due to over-hand bricklaying while on steel supported scaffolds; the use of side brackets (knee-outs) with supported scaffolds. It is difficult to imagine masonry construction without scaffolding. Prior to the advent of steel frame scaffolding,...
A practical explanation as to the relationship between the OSHA standards, enforcement, compliance and safety in the construction industry. It’s been a long time since I first became involved in the business of scaffolding. My experience has included a lot of scaffolds, a lot of places and a lot of...
An argument for re-establishing the Shoring & Forming Council in the Scaffold and Access Industry Association. I recall my first involvement with the Scaffold Industry Association, SIA, in the early 1980’s. I was impressed by the people who were genuinely involved in making the use of the...