September 2026– date –

Learn how dead, live and environmental loads affect scaffold load capacity, load paths, buckling, openings and cantilevered areas.

Learn how to create an accurate scaffolding bill of materials (BOM) from drawings. This practical guide covers material takeoff, component classification, ties, guardrails, revisions, double-counting, and final BOM verification.

Learn how to calculate scaffolding quantity from building dimensions, 3D layout, component quantities, weight and transportation—not just length × height.

Learn how to estimate scaffold materials from plan, elevation and section drawings, including ties, guardrails, top lifts and irregular areas.

Learn 10 common scaffold design mistakes involving ties, calculations, bracing, access, site boundaries and drawing coordination—and how to identify them before they become site problems.

Learn how scaffold load classes work, what EN 12811 Classes 1–6 mean, and what designers should check before selecting and applying a load class.