Some of the most significant challenges in scaffolding management include a shortage of experienced labor, data transparency, and time investments.
FREMONT, CA: Scaffolding has been used since man began to build structures taller than one storey and needed a feasible way to work at height. Although materials and designs have evolved over time, scaffolding's purpose has remained constant.
It includes a temporary wood platform that is either supported from below or suspended from above, enabling people to sit or stand while working at height. A platform used to execute condemned prisoners, such as through hanging or beheading.
Nowadays, scaffolding provides a safer and more comfortable work environment than leaning over edges, extending aloft, and working from ladders.
Typical challenges in modern scaffolding management
Information management: Flow, gathering, and sharing
The magnitude of man and material engaged was large, and a massive amount of information was generated. It was a significant issue to collect it in a centralized area so that information could be efficiently shared. The information needed to be made available in real-time and fast so that lessons learned could be shared immediately. This would assist to prevent incidents.
Improved planning and identification of production bottlenecks: Planning was necessary to effectively use available resources. Identifying constraints in terms of manpower and materials was a difficult challenge.
