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CASE STUDY

Big Scaffolding Projects Don't Necessitate Big Headaches

Baylor University Science Building

Mason Contractor: Brazos Masonry, Inc., Waco, Texas

Architect: Harley Ellis, Southfield, Mich.

General Co

MASONRY IS AT THE HEART AND SOUL OF THE BAYLOR SCIENCE BUILDING PROJECT.

All of the exterior walls are concrete masonry unit backup. The exterior sports an impressive blend of modular velour and modular scratch-face Baylor Red brick, with cast

CASE STUDY

Masonry: Why was it necessary for your crews to use different types of scaffolding on this project?

Bounds: There were two issues. One is a safety issue. There were areas in this building where conventional scaffolding was n

Masonry: Why did you choose the swing scaffold for the waterproofing?
Bounds: The swing stage system would allow you to get out in front. We did not have to worry about the ground being smooth. Temporary lines were being run into the building; our s

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Masonry: When you have so many different systems going on in so many different places, how many competent persons do you need to have available for something like that?

Bounds: We had to have at least three competent scaffol