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Scaffold and access solutions organized around the job to be done — from 24/7 and emergency scaffold and shoring services to construction stairs and ramps, access walkways, debris netting, shrink wrap containment, event staging, film production structures, and tent roofing. Project types help you find providers by what you need to accomplish rather than by equipment brand. Explore project types and find providers through Scaffold Exchange.

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What Are Project Types?

Definition: Project types are scaffold and access solutions grouped by application. Each one describes a specific kind of work or project need, such as emergency response, stair and ramp access, containment, debris protection, or temporary structures, and typically combines equipment, engineering, and installation services into a complete solution.

Many customers know what they need to accomplish before they know which equipment will do it. A general contractor may need stair access into an excavation, an ADA-compliant ramp to keep a building entrance open during renovation, or a debris net to protect the street below a high-rise. A facility owner may need scaffold crews on call around the clock, or emergency shoring after storm damage. Project types connect those needs to the providers who deliver them.

Project types span construction, industrial, commercial, and entertainment work. Some are service-based, such as 24/7 and emergency scaffold and shoring. Others are solution-based, such as construction stairs, rooftop walkways, catch fans, containment enclosures, and tent roofing. Entertainment projects, including concert staging and film and TV production, bring their own engineering, wind, and crowd-safety requirements. Through Scaffold Exchange, you can explore project types and find providers experienced in the work you need.

Main Groups of Project Types

Project types fall into several broad groups based on the need they address.

Services

24/7 & Emergency Services

On-call scaffold and shoring crews for round-the-clock work, shutdowns, and unplanned emergencies.

Access

Stairs, Ramps & Walkways

Construction stairs, ADA ramps, rooftop walkways, excavation stairs, and access platforms for safe movement on site.

Protection

Debris Netting & Catch Fans

Netting and fan systems that catch falling debris and protect people and property below the work.

Enclosures

Containment & Temporary Roofs

Shrink wrap containment, weather enclosures, and scaffold-supported tent and roofing systems.

Entertainment

Events, Film & Hoisting

Concert and event staging, film and TV production structures, and construction hoists for moving crews and materials.

Scaffold Exchange lists more than 40 project types. Featured examples include the following.

24/7 Scaffold Services

24/7 Shoring Services

Access Walkways & Platforms

ADA Compliant Ramp, Stairs & Bridges

Adjustable Construction Stairs

Buck Hoists

Concert & Event Staging

Custom Stairs & Ramps - Steel

Custom Stairs & Ramps - Aluminum

Debris Net / Catch Fan Netting

Emergency Scaffold Services

Emergency Shoring Services

Excavation Stair Access Systems

Film & TV Production

Height Adjustable Construction Stairs

Rooftop Stairs & Walkways

Shrink Wrap Containment

Tent & Roofing Systems

Who Uses Project Types

Project types help a wide range of customers find the right provider, including the following.

General contractors and construction managers

Industrial plant and facility owners

Property managers and building owners

Emergency response and restoration firms

Event producers and venue operators

Film and television production companies

Public agencies and municipalities

Specialty trade contractors

How Project Types Relate to Equipment Categories

Project types often combine equipment from several categories. Here is how they relate.

Systems Scaffold

Modular standards and ledgers

  • Backbone of many project solutions
  • Stair towers, staging, and roofs
  • Adapts to complex shapes
  • Best for industrial and complex projects
Shoring Equipment

Temporary structural support

  • Used in 24/7 and emergency shoring
  • Supports damaged structures
  • Engineered to load tables
  • Best for concrete and load transfer
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Solutions by application

  • Organized by the job to be done
  • Combines equipment and services
  • Construction, industrial, and entertainment
  • Best when you know the need, not the equipment
Specialty Access Equipment

Purpose-built access solutions

  • Loading platforms, stairs, and ladders
  • Fiberglass, FRP, and rising platforms
  • Individual products rather than projects
  • Best for targeted tasks
Fall Protection Systems

Edge protection and anchorage

  • Guardrails, nets, and mobile anchors
  • Part of many project solutions
  • Protects workers at edges
  • Best for roofs and open edges

Find Providers by Project Type

Use the Scaffold Exchange map to search by location, filter by project type, and connect directly with providers experienced in emergency services, stairs and ramps, containment, staging, and more.

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OSHA Compliance & Safety Standards

Because project types cover many kinds of work, several OSHA standards may apply to a single project. Scaffold-based solutions fall under 29 CFR 1926.451, stairways under 1926.1052, fall protection and safety nets under 1926.502, shoring under 1926.703, demolition and emergency work under 1926.850, and excavation access under 1926.651. Entertainment structures may also follow industry standards such as ANSI E1.21 for temporary outdoor event structures. Providers should identify every applicable requirement during planning.

  • Applicable OSHA standards identified for the project
  • Engineering provided where required
  • Wind and environmental loads considered
  • Public protection and access maintained
  • Permits obtained where required
  • Inspected by a competent person
OSHA Standard 29 CFR
1926.451

Scaffolds — General Requirements — U.S. Construction Regulations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Project types group scaffold and access solutions by application, such as emergency services, stairs and ramps, containment, debris protection, and event staging, so you can find providers based on the work you need done.
Equipment types describe specific products, such as ringlock scaffold or swing stages. Project types describe a job or solution, which may combine several kinds of equipment with engineering and installation services.
Yes. Many providers offer 24/7 and emergency scaffold and shoring services for storm damage, structural failures, fires, and other urgent situations. Use the map to find providers near you.
Many do. Event staging, tent roofing, containment enclosures, catch fans, and emergency shoring often require engineered designs because of wind loads, public exposure, or structural loads.
It depends on the project. Common standards include 29 CFR 1926.451 for scaffolds, 1926.1052 for stairways, 1926.502 for fall protection, and 1926.703 for shoring. Visit the OSHA website for full interpretations and rulings.
Use the Scaffold Exchange map to search by your location and filter by project type. You can see which providers offer the solution you need and contact them directly through the platform.

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