But first, what is scaffolding? Well, it is a contraption which is not part of the structure being built. It is temporary but is still very important to the construction process. It is used for supporting workers, tools, and other materials needed. They are usually made from various materials, in the olden times, bamboo or wood was used, however during our time, they have changed to steel or aluminium which stronger than the former.
There are various systems and designs of the scaffold. They have grown over time and have developed depending on the nature of work. The scaffolding system in Australia has also grown into different types, including: