An apparatus comprising a base, a first orthogonal portion and a second orthogonal portion. The first orthogonal portion may (i) be connected to a first side of the base near a first edge of the base and (ii) have a rectangular shape. The second orthogonal portion may (i) be connected to an interior of the base and (ii) have a rectangular shape. The first orthogonal portion and the second orthogonal portion may be positioned to secure a plurality of braces. The second orthogonal portion is positioned to secure a plurality of scaffolds.

A modular platform system utilizing a number of components including a platform. The platform is configured so that each of the components may interchangeably connect to any side of the platform. The components include, for example, handrails and stairways, as well as other platforms. The platform and most of the components are formed from single, continuous pieces of metal.

A modular platform system utilizing a number of components including a platform. The platform is configured so that each of the components may interchangeably connect to any side of the platform. The components include, for example, handrails and stairways, as well as other platforms. The platform and most of the components are formed from single, continuous pieces of metal.

A modular platform system utilizing a number of components including a platform. The platform is configured so that each of the components may interchangeably connect to any side of the platform. The components include, for example, handrails and stairways, as well as other platforms. The platform and most of the components are formed from single, continuous pieces of metal.

A scaffolding module comprising: a frame that, when in an erected configuration, defines an interior space; and a plurality of mounting regions that allow the module to be mounted with other said scaffolding modules, wherein when so mounted, the module frames are able to be interconnected to form a support structure for one or more scaffolding platforms.

A scaffolding module comprising: a frame that, when in an erected configuration, defines an interior space; and a plurality of mounting regions that allow the module to be mounted with other said scaffolding modules, wherein when so mounted, the module frames are able to be interconnected to form a support structure for one or more scaffolding platforms.

A formwork support system and a method for erecting a formwork support system are disclosed. The formwork system comprises at least one stackable truss frame, wherein the at least one stackable truss frame comprises a lifting means engagement adapted for allowing the at least one stackable truss frame to be lifted by a lifting means in use.

A formwork support system and a method for erecting a formwork support system are disclosed. The formwork system comprises at least one stackable truss frame, wherein the at least one stackable truss frame comprises a lifting means engagement adapted for allowing the at least one stackable truss frame to be lifted by a lifting means in use.

A lightweight multifunctional supporting device and a method for calculating a jacking force thereof. The lightweight multifunctional supporting device includes a supporting frame and a jacking device, the jacking device includes a screw rod and a jacking seat, the screw rod (21) is provided vertically and is fixed on the supporting frame, the jacking seat is provided thereon with a vertical threaded hole and is provided with a lateral rotation rod, and the screw rod is in threaded connection with the threaded hole. The method for calculating the jacking force of the supporting device above.