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They work with contractors to identify project challenges, provide value engineering, and ensure safety. Their primary focus is to... [![](https://www.dhglabe.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/iStock_90084303_MEDIUM-204x300.jpg) ](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/this-may-interest-you) [Scaffolding](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/tag/scaffolding) #### [This May Interest You](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/this-may-interest-you) By [David H. Glabe, P.E.](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/author/david-h-glabe-p-e) / October 31, 2016 While some rules and regulations are well known to the industry, sometimes the application of those regulations may be hidden in the complexity of the details. Here are a few confusing questions and equally confusing answers about scaffolding and the applicable standards. If I construct a stairway... [![placeholder-DHG](https://www.dhglabe.com/hubfs/placeholder-DHG.jpg) ](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/suspended-scaffold) [Scaffolding](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/tag/scaffolding) #### [Suspended Scaffold Q & A](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/suspended-scaffold) By [David H. Glabe, P.E.](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/author/david-h-glabe-p-e) / June 16, 2015 A suspended scaffold is a marvelous tool for workers to utilize to gain access to work locations that would be difficult if not impossible to otherwise reach. Unfortunately, the general perception is that suspended scaffolds, particularly two point suspended scaffolds such as window washers two... [![placeholder-DHG](https://www.dhglabe.com/hubfs/placeholder-DHG.jpg) ](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/are-you-stable) [Scaffolding](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/tag/scaffolding) #### [Are You Stable?](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/are-you-stable) By [David H. Glabe, P.E.](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/author/david-h-glabe-p-e) / October 4, 2012 Tarps and other enclosure materials, such as plastic sheeting, are typical materials used to create a desirable work atmosphere. Many scaffolds are enclosed in screening and debris netting—I recall one resort project in Aruba where the scaffold was wrapped in a mesh to ensure, so I was told, that... [![placeholder-DHG](https://www.dhglabe.com/hubfs/placeholder-DHG.jpg) ](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/do-you-know-suspended-scaffolds) [Scaffolding](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/tag/scaffolding) #### [Do You Know Suspended Scaffolds?](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/do-you-know-suspended-scaffolds) By [David H. Glabe, P.E.](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/author/david-h-glabe-p-e) / September 7, 2012 Are you familiar with suspended scaffolds? Do you know the difference between a suspended scaffold and a hanging scaffold? 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