Scaffolding element (100) with insulation, said scaffolding element (100) comprising a frame (110) of metal braces (111) and a set of fastening means (120), arranged to fasten the scaffolding element (100) to a supporting structure (20) of a scaffolding structure (10).

The invention is characterised in that the scaffolding element (100) furthermore comprises a block (130) of insulating material, and in that the block (130) is cast around the frame (110), so that the frame (110) is completely covered by said insulating material but so that the fastening means (120) are not covered by said insulating material.

The invention also relates to a manufacturing method and a kit of parts.

Scaffolding element (100) with insulation, said scaffolding element (100) comprising a frame (110) of metal braces (111) and a set of fastening means (120), arranged to fasten the scaffolding element (100) to a supporting structure (20) of a scaffolding structure (10).

The invention is characterised in that the scaffolding element (100) furthermore comprises a block (130) of insulating material, and in that the block (130) is cast around the frame (110), so that the frame (110) is completely covered by said insulating material but so that the fastening means (120) are not covered by said insulating material.

The invention also relates to a manufacturing method and a kit of parts.

An improved scaffolding tie (1c) for connecting a scaffolding tarpaulin (8) to a scaffolding pole (9) is disclosed. The tie (1c) comprises an anchor (4c) for anchoring the tie (1c) to the scaffolding tarpaulin(S), an attachment portion (6c) for attaching the tie (1c) to a scaffolding pole (9), and a ligament (5c). The ligament (5c) is connected between the anchor (4c) and the attachment portion (6c) and arranged, in use, to bias the anchor and attachment portion towards one another. The attachment portion (6c) comprises a fastening means (2c) and a connector piece (60c) arranged, in use, to reversibly connect to one another to form a loop around a scaffolding pole (9).

An improved scaffolding tie (1c) for connecting a scaffolding tarpaulin (8) to a scaffolding pole (9) is disclosed. The tie (1c) comprises an anchor (4c) for anchoring the tie (1c) to the scaffolding tarpaulin(S), an attachment portion (6c) for attaching the tie (1c) to a scaffolding pole (9), and a ligament (5c). The ligament (5c) is connected between the anchor (4c) and the attachment portion (6c) and arranged, in use, to bias the anchor and attachment portion towards one another. The attachment portion (6c) comprises a fastening means (2c) and a connector piece (60c) arranged, in use, to reversibly connect to one another to form a loop around a scaffolding pole (9).

A temporary shield erected between two flanged structural members of a bridge or other structure, and a method for erection of the shield. A plurality of length-adjustable beams have end portions which are rested on flanges respectively of the structural members in a manner so that they are not fixed thereto. Decking is attached to the beams. At least one elongate member is cantileverly extended from at least one of the beams to underlie a structural member flange to prevent wind lift-up of the shield. A shield is also erected by adjusting the lengths of and hanging the end portions of each of a multitude of beams from the structure with the beams lying side-by-side. Decking is attached to the beams.

An apparatus and method for the containment of vertical structures using a flexible, collapsible, and movable shroud. The shroud containment system protects the surrounding environment by catching liquid and solid debris and contaminants from the inside and protects the enshrouded structure and workers from wind, debris, contaminants, and precipitation on the outside as well as providing enhanced protection against falling persons and equipment. The shroud also conceals the vertical structure in whole or in part and greatly eases the setup, takedown, and relocation of the shroud along the axis of the vertical structure due to its modular, impermanent design and method of erection, collapse, and translation.

A configuration, all components of which are man portable in some embodiments, for holding panels to protect assets against external force and impacts from airborne projectiles. An open box-like stackable frame module holds panels along a side of the frame. Multiple frames are connected to construct a protective barrier, such as a wall. Frames include provisions for connection in a vertical configuration so as to allow stacking of the frames to increase the height of the barrier. A method of installing is also provided.

A wall system for forming a weather enclosure across a building opening in the frame of a building includes a flexible sheet of flexible material, a first rigid frame member secured across a first end of the flexible sheet, and a second rigid frame member secured across the flexible sheet in proximity to an opposing second end of the sheet. The first rigid frame remember is fixedly mounted on the building frame. A tensioning assembly is operatively connected between the second rigid frame member and the building frame so as to apply tension in the longitudinal direction to a portion of the flexible sheet. The tensioning between rigid frame members spanning across opposing ends of the sheet ensures that the sheet can be supported under significant tension throughout the sheet to enable the sheet to withstand considerable wind and precipitation loads.

A wall system for forming a weather enclosure across a building opening in the frame of a building includes a flexible sheet of flexible material, a first rigid frame member secured across a first end of the flexible sheet, and a second rigid frame member secured across the flexible sheet in proximity to an opposing second end of the sheet. The first rigid frame remember is fixedly mounted on the building frame. A tensioning assembly is operatively connected between the second rigid frame member and the building frame so as to apply tension in the longitudinal direction to a portion of the flexible sheet. The tensioning between rigid frame members spanning across opposing ends of the sheet ensures that the sheet can be supported under significant tension throughout the sheet to enable the sheet to withstand considerable wind and precipitation loads.

A barrier material for a containment system comprising: a first portion of polymeric material having an open structure defined by a plurality of small openings to function as a line screen, the first portion of polymeric material being formed from a plurality of fibrous materials and being configured to form a static structure having a display surface; and a second portion attached to a second surface of the first portion, the second portion having an open structure defined by a plurality openings to function as a reinforcing member for the first portion; wherein the display surface of the first portion is configured to receive and retain a printed image thereon.