SCAFFOLDING

Scaffolding Services

Engineered Access Solutions Built for Safety & Efficiency

At Gemstone Industrial Services, we provide comprehensive scaffolding services for industrial, commercial, marine, and infrastructure projects. Whether you need access for tank maintenance, bridge repair, or shutdown support, our engineered scaffolding solutions are built to deliver maximum safety, speed, and reliability.

Why Choose Gemstone for Scaffolding?

✔️ Engineered Systems – We design custom scaffolding tailored to your structure, site, and safety requirements.
✔️ OSHA-Compliant – All equipment and builds meet or exceed OSHA, ANSI, and local code standards.
✔️ Certified Crews – Our trained scaffold builders and inspectors maintain safety certifications and ongoing training.
✔️ 24/7 Response – Need emergency access or shutdown support? We're ready.
✔️ Integrated Services – Combine scaffolding with coatings, linings, lead abatement, or fireproofing for cost-effective project management.

Our Scaffolding Capabilities

  • System Scaffold (Cuplock/Ringlock)
    For complex, high-load, and irregular access needs—ideal for refineries, vessels, and plants.

  • Suspended Scaffold
    Used in bridgework, marine, and over-water jobs for safe elevation access.

  • Tube & Clamp Scaffold
    Flexible option for confined spaces or irregular geometry.

  • Stair Towers & Access Platforms
    Temporary stairs and walkways for personnel access and fall prevention.

  • Enclosed & Weatherproof Scaffolding
    Climate-controlled or debris-contained scaffolding to protect workers and the environment.

Industries We Serve

  • Petrochemical & Refining

  • Power Generation

  • Wastewater Treatment

  • Marine & Port Facilities

  • Transportation Infrastructure (Bridges, Tunnels)

  • Pulp & Paper

  • Industrial Manufacturing

Safety First. Always.

Every project starts with a detailed safety plan, including:

  • Job hazard analysis (JHA)

  • Site-specific erection plans

  • Daily safety audits

  • Qualified scaffold inspectors

  • Fall protection & tie-off points

We prioritize worker safety, minimize downtime, and meet every deadline with precision.

Access Platforms and Scaffolding:

Our crew utilizes and installs engineered full-shield and platform systems developed explicitly for bridge construction, rehabilitation, and repair. Champion owns and installs the Safespan Multi-Span Bridge Platform System as the preferred system for projects.

System Scaffolding:

Gemstone Industrial Services provides built-up scaffolding to be used by our team or other tradesmen on any job site. We can design, engineer, erect, inspect, and dismantle scaffold in order to provide work access on any structure. Our personnel are fully trained and OSHA part 1926 qualified. They can build scaffolding to suit nearly any requirement - both safely and effectively. Our team has experience with scaffolding in nuclear and conventional power plants, tanks, dry docks, and many other industrial applications.

Rope Access:

Our expert crew is skilled in working at high elevations or getting into tough-to-reach places. Gemstone has vertical-access specialists equipped to provide safe, low-cost, and highly-effective and operational solutions that outperform the competition.

Specialty Enclosure Systems:

Our team provides and installs specialized temporary work platforms and containment systems to give our maintenance crews a safe and isolated work platform. Our temporary work platform and containment systems have a proven history of being a cost-effective and safe method to accomplish maintenance work without interruption to normal facility operations.

People walking and sitting near a large stone bridge with scaffolding underneath, and signs indicating restricted parking and authorized vehicles only.