Alpine Scaffolding

19/02/2026

When you’re building for a festival or film set, there’s no room for uncertainty.

Stages, camera towers, viewing decks and access staircases all need to go up fast — and they need to carry real loads, real crowds, and real scrutiny from inspectors.

At Alpine Scaffolding, we engineer temporary event structures to the same SANS 10085 and OHSACT standards we apply on construction and industrial sites. That means calculated live loads, wind considerations, signed designs, and formal handovers on every structure.

From the Cape Town Cycle Tour to major music festivals and broadcast setups, our scaffolding has supported lighting rigs, production crews, performers and public audiences across the city.

Temporary doesn’t mean basic. It means engineered properly, erected efficiently, and signed off without drama.

If you’re planning an event or production in Cape Town and need reliable scaffold support behind the scenes, speak to our team.

Read more: https://alpinescaffolding.co.za/engineering-safety-scaffolding-events-film-set/

13/02/2026

We’ve worked on enough projects to see where scaffolding tenders go wrong.

It’s rarely the tubes and boards.

It’s the documentation, inspections, equipment condition, and scope clarity.

In our latest article, we share the procurement checklist we believe every QS should use.

Read the article: https://alpinescaffolding.co.za/procurement-checklist-that-keeps-scaffold-tenders-on-track/

11/02/2026

On tall buildings, scaffolding is not a temporary detail.

It is part of the build strategy.

System scaffolding delivers the strength, stability, and repeatability high-rise projects demand.

Here’s why it matters on real CBD sites: https://alpinescaffolding.co.za/why-system-scaffolding-is-non-negotiable-for-high-rise-projects/

09/02/2026

On a construction site, scaffolding is one of the highest-risk elements to manage.

For safety officers, it is rarely the big failures that cause problems. It is missing documentation, uncontrolled changes, skipped inspections, or assumptions about competence.

We’ve written a practical article on what safety officers should expect from a scaffolding contractor, and how to hold those standards without slowing work down or creating disputes.

If you’re overseeing scaffolding on a live or complex site in Cape Town, this is worth a read.

Read the full article here: https://alpinescaffolding.co.za/what-safety-officers-should-expect-from-a-scaffolding-contractor-and-how-to-hold-them-accountable/

02/02/2026

The quote looked good. But two weeks in, trades were idle, inspections failed, and no one could get the scaffold crew on the phone.

We’ve seen it before: boards that don’t fit, gear that flexes under load, and setups that get stripped and rebuilt mid-project.

Cheap scaffolding isn’t a saving - it’s a risk. And once your safety file or programme is in trouble, the price difference stops mattering.

Here’s what “the cheap option” really costs when the job starts: https://alpinescaffolding.co.za/real-cost-of-cheap-scaffolding/

30/01/2026

On paper, a cherry picker looks faster. But on site, wind, uneven ground, and shifting schedules can turn that “quick win” into the slowest part of the job.

If you need consistent, stable access for multiple trades over time - especially on Cape Town’s exposed facades - scaffolding often wins. It supports steady production, safe material staging, and fewer delays.

We break down the real comparison: scaffolding vs MEWPs in South Africa, with cost and safety in the same conversation.

Read the full side-by-side framework: https://alpinescaffolding.co.za/scaffolding-vs-cherry-picker-in-south-africa-choose-the-access-that-protects-your-programme/

28/01/2026

Treating scaffolding like a checkbox at tender stage is exactly why so many projects hit delays, cost creep, and rework once the site gets busy.

Alpine approaches it differently.

We define scaffold scope early, engineer the right solution, and align it to your actual programme - so you’re not stuck solving access in production time.

That means fewer variations, better pricing accuracy, and less pressure on the safety file.

Here’s what to ask for if you want your scaffold package to support the build - not slow it down:

https://alpinescaffolding.co.za/the-hidden-roi-of-professional-scaffold-design-on-tenders/

26/01/2026

Choosing the wrong scaffolding contractor doesn’t just slow you down - it leaves you exposed.

We’ve seen it all: missing handover certificates, untrained crews, no inspection records, poor site service, and zero backup when plans shift.

Before you appoint your next supplier, check this list of red flags. It could save your programme - and your budget.

Read more:

Choosing the wrong scaffolding partner can quietly sabotage your project - long before anything goes wrong on site. Delays, non-compliance, unsafe structures, o

22/01/2026

Scaffold that’s planned late causes more than delays. It puts pressure on crews, leads to rushed installs, and turns access into a daily problem.

The smart move? Plan it early - before your first subcontractor walks onto site.

At Alpine, we work with site teams to map access around real work needs: façade zones, loading points, protection requirements and traffic flow. Then we deliver properly designed scaffolding systems that match your programme - and adjust as it changes.

No shortcuts. No guesswork. Just access that does its job.

Need scaffolding for an upcoming project? Let’s talk:

If your scaffold only gets attention once the brickies are already on site, you’re already behind. Late access decisions ripple through the programme: lost ho

20/01/2026

Temporary works are often left until the last minute. But on complex sites, they’re the difference between a site that runs smoothly and one that’s constantly reacting to problems.

We install public gantries, loading decks, staircases, and ramps that are designed for the real conditions Cape Town projects face - tight access, high foot traffic, shifting timelines.

Planned properly. Built to spec. Adjusted when needed.

If you want access that keeps up with your site, talk to Alpine - https://alpinescaffolding.co.za/temporary-works-that-keep-your-site-moving-and-your-programme-intact/

24/12/2025

From all of us at Alpine: Merry Christmas!

​We wish you a wonderful holiday season and a prosperous year ahead.

​Here’s to a great 2026! 🥂

18/12/2025

HOW WE SUCCEED MATTERS MORE THAN THE SUCCESS ITSELF

As 2025 draws to a close, I’ve found myself reflecting deeply on the year past—the highs and lows, the hard-won successes, and the complex challenges we have navigated along the way.

​More than anything, I am overwhelmed with pride for this team. I have witnessed an incredible level of passion and grit from every single person at Alpine. In the face of difficulty, you showed unwavering resilience; in moments of achievement, you showed genuine camaraderie.

​I am immensely proud of what we have built together. We haven't just built a brand or a product; we have built a legacy founded on Integrity, and we continue to hold that integrity as our North Star. It is the core of who we are and the foundation of everything we do.

​I’ve watched our team members stand by their principles during the toughest moments, proving that how we succeed matters even more than the success itself.

​To the entire Alpine family: Your grit defines us, and your passion fuels us. Seeing the way you have grown and evolved this year is the greatest highlight of my 2025. Thank you for making Alpine a place of excellence, honesty, and heart.
- DJP

SERVICE. AGILITY. SAFETY.