In the scaffolding industry, experience can sometimes lead to scepticism – especially when a new system claims to outperform traditional tube and fit solutions. This was the case for Dean Turner of H&H Contract Scaffolding, who, after 35+ years in the industry, initially had reservations about moving to a new system. However, after completing a Proscaf Familiarisation Course, he and his team discovered how Proscaf could streamline operations, improve safety, and significantly reduce assembly time.
The Challenge: A Highly Complex Project
H&H Contract Scaffolding faced an exceptionally challenging project that demanded a flexible and innovative scaffolding system. The site featured:
- No 90-degree corners
- Two large splay angles
- A complex 2.57m x 207 x 4-lift pedestrian gantry access
- Stepped facades across the project
These structural demands required problems to be designed out, precise assembly, and seamless coordination, something that traditional tube and fit scaffolding struggled to accommodate efficiently.
The Solution: Proscaf’s Smart Engineering and Digital Support
Onsite teams often struggled to interpret numerous drawings and paperwork, leading to delays in construction and an increased risk of errors in scaffolding assembly.
Recognising the need for a more efficient and accurate approach, Proscaf’s in-house engineers developed an innovative digital scaffolding model using Scaffplan. This coloured 3D representation of the completed scaffold provided a clear visual guide, reducing complexity and improving assembly accuracy.
This enabled the H&H Team To:
- View the scaffold in 3D from any angle, including rotating it in any direction.
- Use mobile phones onsite to verify every component during erection.
- Reduce reliance on paper-based drawings, cutting down confusion and errors.
This proved to be a game-changer, as Dean Turner explained: “Not everyone can read numerous drawings onsite, too much paperwork, etc. Giving my guys a coloured 3D image to play with on their phones, whilst on the job, allowed everyone to see and understand the erection procedure of this system.”
The Outcome: Faster, Safer, and More Efficient Scaffolding
The benefits of switching to Proscaf were immediate and impactful. Key improvements included:
- Keeping Doorways Clear in a Medical Centre
In one of the key areas of the project, 99% of doorways needed to remain clear, making traditional scaffold assembly impractical. Proscaf’s simple base collar and bracing solutions enabled the team to:
- Erect the ledger and transom directly into Proscaf’s simple base collar
- Pull the structure back with the Power of Proscaf Braces.
- Achieve a completely stable scaffold with zero drop or movement
Dean Turner described it as: “A very easy, quick, single-person exercise.”
- Creating Multi-Level Loading Bays in Record Time
Using the 2.57m U-transom lattice beam, the team erected a 6-lift multi-level loading bay at record speed. Unlike tube and fit scaffolding, this solution eliminated the need for lacing and bracing throughout the beam, significantly cutting down erection time.
- Faster Erection Time and Continuous Support
The project highlighted Proscaf’s engineering precision and commitment to supporting customers every step of the way.
Dean Turner summarised the experience by saying: “Proscaf has provided a highly engineered system that has exceeded erection time far greater than any systems currently available, including tube and fit. The added configuration and flexibility made a significant difference, and the continuous support from Proscaf helped us through every stage of the project.”
A New Standard for Scaffolding Efficiency
What started as sceptisism quickly turned into trust and advocacy for Proscaf’s system. H&H Contract Scaffolding not only overcame the challenges of this complex project but also set a new benchmark for efficiency, compliance, and safety.
Dean Turner’s final words sum up the Proscaf experience perfectly: “An exquisite, compliant, safe, smart access system – delivered on time.”
Ready to experience the Proscaf difference for yourself? Contact us today to see how our engineered scaffolding solutions can transform your next project.
