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The final report is now published. The abysmal failure of the planning, type approvals and construction delivery models are all laid bare. With a background in construction (since my days as an apprentice electrician) the race to the bottom that is often called ‘value engineering’ is as much of a culprit as anything or anyone else. I remember when, as an estimator, I was first exposed to what was then known as a ‘dutch auction’. Having been a Principal Contractor, a contractor and a sub contractor I can attest to the impact of this model. It drives down standards and therefore safety almost every time when organisations ‘buy turnover and/or cash flow’. When a client wants a £50m job but can only afford £30-40m, what else is to be expected? Very sadly, without fundamental change and despite this appalling case, I believe this practice will still be happening today.

Monday Moment of #Recognition! These are the 13x #Victorian customers that are implementing scaffSAFE International anti-tamper systems into their works. Whilst it is a slow process to educate everyone on the dangers of unauthorised tampering, some companies have elected to pick up and make change on the message, faster than others! Its this type of frontrunning mentality that makes a difference in safety! so kudos to these 13x companies that value safety and innovation over many other excuses that have stopped others from being scaffSAFE! APS Industrial Services, Bendigo Scaffolding, Central Scaffolding & Rigging Services Pty Ltd, Cityline Scaffolding, D.P Scaffold, Gravity Scaffolds, Independent Scaffolds, JC Scaffolding, LB Scaffolding, Perimeter Scaffolding, SMS Scaffolds, Victorian Scaffolding Services, Wharton Construction Group Pty Ltd #scaffSAFE #safetyfirst #scaffolding #building #construction #worksafe

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1 angry Dad & a lot of angry builders. When we bought our first scaffold I was storing it at my Dad's house. - There was grass going all over it - It was just sitting there - Dad wasn’t happy There was one option. Rent it to the scaffolding installers that had helped us on a couple of jobs. Keep it out of my Dad's place. Win-win? Wrong. Thing was I didn’t really trust these guys. And I shouldn't have. They ended up doing a load of work for different builders. *Who we had recommended them to. They were charging them 10/15k for a job. BUT they would put the scaffolding up. And never go back to it. So we ended up getting left with all these builders. And all of these half finished projects. We had no choice but to take over the jobs. An expensive mistake. But guess what? We’re still working with some of those builders today. So be careful who you trust (or don’t). And embrace the opportunities that come from challenges head-on.

There is light looking toward the future of the construction trades. Great to see the encouraging data about Gen Z embracing the trades. “The number of carpenters in the U.S. grew over the past decade, while their median age fell from 42.2 to 40.9. The same was true for electricians as their median age fell by 2.9 years, according to federal data. Other skilled trade occupations, such as plumbing and HVAC workers, have also trended younger.” https://lnkd.in/ebgBP3SC BuildwithIMPACT.com #SkilledTrades #ConstructionInnovation #ToolBeltGeneration

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Is it safe for wrkers to dismantel scafold in this way? It risk allot of workers life. Dismantling scaffolding involves taking apart the temporary structures used to support workers and materials during construction or repair of buildings. This process requires careful attention to safety and organization to ensure that everything is done correctly and efficiently. We can use cranes for this process and it will make sure safety of workers.  Join us and learn about the fascinating process of dismantling scaffolding and how it keeps construction sites running smoothly! 🚧 Would you like any adjustments for safety concerns?  #Construction #SafetyFirst #ConstructionEquipment #Teamwork #Engineering #BuildingMaintenance #ConstructionProcess #WorksiteSafety

Note: It is the excavator’s responsibility to visually expose the cable or pipe manually by using hand tools before any construction begins. This is usually completed using the potholing technique and by following the relevant utilities’ instructions. Utilities will provide contact details for further assistance. #damageprevention #safedigging #contractors #utility #worksafe #construction #underground #constructionindustry #safetyfirst #safetyculture #workplacesafety #safetymanagement #assetprotection #infrastructure