Practical articles from completed projects, experiences from working abroad and a look behind the scenes of scaffolding construction in Germany, and depending on the project also in Austria and Sweden.
Work abroad
Warehouses, farms, construction or scaffolding? A comparison of what work abroad really offers and why a scaffolding crew in Germany comes out best.
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For companies
A1, commercial register extract, Freistellungsbescheinigung under section 48b EStG, Sozialkasse, liability insurance and a BG BAU clearance certificate. What to ask for before the crew starts.
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Guides
What does scaffolding cost per square metre? Price ranges for facade, modular and industrial scaffolding in Germany, the key cost factors, and tips on how construction companies can save on scaffolding erection.
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Guides
Labour shortage in scaffolding? What construction companies should check when selecting a subcontractor – from A1 certificates and references to on-site coordination.
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Guides
How to erect Layher Blitz and Allround correctly: preparation, base plates, anchoring, decks and handover. A practical guide from fitters who work with Layher systems every day.
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Projects
How the facade scaffolding assembly proceeded on a large residential construction project in Germany, what challenges we faced and how we ensured deadlines were met.
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Scaffolding
From practice, we know which mistakes cause downtime, risks and unnecessary costs. In the article, we show how to prevent them.
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Work abroad
A real look at working conditions, accommodation, shifts and collaboration on projects abroad.
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