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The Challenge At a busy scaffolding yard, every square metre of space counts. Stellar Scaffolding’s new headquartes needed additional office space, but couldn’t afford to lose valuable parking bays or restrict vehicle movements around the yard. A traditional ground-level office wasn’t going to work. Instead, they required a solution capable of supporting fully loaded site office cabins while keeping the space below completely open and accessible for parking. The structure also needed to provide safe public access to the elevated offices and be constructed using a system that offered both high load capacity and installation efficiency. As ProScaf users, Stellar Scaffolding knew exactly which system could deliver. The Solution Using ProScaf, Stellar Scaffolding constructed a high-load gantry structure spanning their existing parking area, creating a robust platform to support multiple site office cabins above. The modular design of ProScaf enabled the structure to be erected within the confined working environment of the yard with minimal disruption to daily operations. Standard ProScaf propping components efficiently transferred the imposed loads while maintaining completely unobstructed parking and vehicle access beneath the gantry. Integrated public access staircases were incorporated into the design, providing safe, compliant access for both staff and visitors while seamlessly connecting the ground level to the elevated office accommodation. The Result The completed structure transformed the functionality of Stellar Scaffolding’s headquarters. By elevating the office cabins, the business gained valuable workspace without sacrificing essential parking or operational access. The clear-span gantry maximised the site’s footprint, while the modular nature of ProScaf enabled a fast, efficient installation. The project demonstrates how ProScaf can deliver far more than conventional access scaffolding. Its exceptional load-bearing capabilities, versatility, and modular design make it an ideal solution for gantries, propping structures, temporary buildings, and complex engineering applications. This project is a perfect example of what can

Whether you’re working on a construction site, civil engineering project, excavation, or any other multi-level environment, one challenge remains the same: providing safe access between changing levels. Previously teams have relied on ladders, timber staircases, scaffold towers or makeshift access solutions. While these methods may appear quick and inexpensive, they often introduce unnecessary risks, reduce productivity, and require continual rebuilding as projects evolve. AdjustaStairs offer a smarter solution. Designed specifically for dynamic work environments, temporary stairs provide safe, compliant and efficient access wherever permanent stairways aren’t yet available. Among the most versatile systems available today are SafeSmart’s AdjustaStairs an innovative height-adjustable temporary stair system engineered to adapt as your project changes. In this guide, we’ll explain what temporary stairs are, where they’re used, why they’re safer than traditional alternatives, and why AdjustaStairs have become the preferred access solution across construction, infrastructure, utilities, transport and industrial projects. Introducing AdjustaStairs AdjustaStairs are SafeSmart’s innovative temporary stair system, developed to solve one of the biggest challenges on modern construction sites, changing elevations. Traditional temporary access often requires rebuilding or replacing stairs as excavation depths, embankments or floor levels change. AdjustaStairs eliminate this problem through an articulating design that allows the staircase to adjust to different approach angles while maintaining level treads throughout the stair run. The result is a single access solution capable of adapting as the project progresses. Manufactured from marine-grade aluminium, AdjustaStairs combine exceptional strength with lightweight portability, making them easy to transport, install and reposition across the site. They are available in multiple lengths and widths, with modular components that can be connected together to create longer access systems for larger projects. Key Features of AdjustaStairs Height Adjustable Design Unlike fixed temporary stairs, AdjustaStairs can be adjusted to accommodate varying access heights and approach angles, making them ideal for constantly

The Challenge At H+MV Engineering’s project site in Doncaster, the team required a safe and reliable means of accessing an embankment while working across varying ground levels. The changing terrain created a challenge for maintaining safe pedestrian access, with traditional methods offering limited flexibility and increasing the potential for slips, trips and falls. H+MV Engineering needed a practical solution that could be installed quickly, provide compliant access up and down the embankment, and adapt to the site’s changing levels without the need for bespoke fabrication. The Solution Working closely with H+MV Engineering, the SafeSmart team recommended using a mixture of 1200mm wide AdjustaStairs and mid-landings, to create the safest and most effective access route. The solution combined double-width AdjustaStairs with mid-landing platforms, allowing the staircase to follow the natural slope of the embankment while maintaining safe and comfortable access for site personnel. The adjustable design enabled the stair sections to be set to the required height, making it easy to accommodate the varying ground levels encountered on site. Because the system is fully modular and supplied from the standard AdjustaStairs range, installation was completed quickly and efficiently, with minimal disruption to ongoing site activities. The Outcome The completed installation provided H+MV Engineering with a safe, stable and compliant access route that improved movement around the site and reduced the risks associated with navigating the embankment. The temporary stair access delivered several key benefits: Safe pedestrian access up and down the embankment Reduced slip, trip and fall risks Fast installation and easily adjustability to suit varying ground levels Durable, reusable system that can be relocated and reconfigured for future projects By selecting the right combination of AdjustaStairs and landings, H+MV Engineering achieved an effective access solution without the cost or lead time associated with bespoke fabrication. Client Feedback Jordan from H+MV