06/07/2025
๐ง BULACAN WAREHOUSE COLLAPSE: THE COST OF UNSAFE SCAFFOLDING ๐จ
Two workers died and five were injured when a warehouse under construction in Bustos, Bulacan collapsed last July 4. ๐
Initial findings point to a failure in scaffolding support during concrete pouring on the second floor slab raising serious concerns about inadequate scaffolding design and load-bearing capacity.
๐ ๏ธ Scaffolding is not just temporary support itโs a critical part of structural stability during construction.
Improper welding, undersized materials, or lack of structural assessment can lead to disaster.
As structural consultants, we cannot stress this enough:
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Scaffolding must be designed, reviewed, and inspected by qualified engineers.
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Temporary works deserve the same level of attention as permanent structures.
Let tragedies like this be a call to action. Letโs prioritize safety from the ground up.