Upright scaffolding is proud to announce that it has partnered with Upstream, a nonprofit organisation that supports young kiwis in need. While Upright has always been a part of its community and has supported many local organisations in the past, we are particularly proud of our association with Upstream due to its unique business model. The Upstream model Upstream has a unique ‘triple win’ model! When customers purchase from an Upstream supplier, that supplier donates a portion of their invoice to the Good Cause of the customer’s choosing. Customers don’t pay extra, suppliers find new client ..read more

Upright Scaffolding is a company that has been in the scaffolding business since 1949. Many scaffolding products come and go, but one brand always rises to the top: Layher. Why do we choose to use Layher scaffold products? Here are just a few reasons: Productivity One of the main reasons Upright Scaffolding choose Layher systems is productivity. Increased productivity for us means being able to put up scaffolding faster and with fewer people. We can pass this benefit to our Upright customers and clients as a cost-effective solution for their scaffolding needs. Weight saving Layher makes a cons ..read more

Electrical Safety Measures for Scaffolders: Upright South Island Scaffolding Company As a scaffolder, it’s essential to be aware of the dangers posed by electrical lines.  Because of the nature of the work, there is a greater risk of coming into contact with them. A recent workplace accident in New Zealand has highlighted the need for safety measures when working with scaffolding near electrical lines. In the incident, a young man lost both of his arms due to a scaffold pole striking powerlines serves as a tragic reminder of the need for caution when working near electrical equipment. To ..read more

Upright to trial pioneering new worker comfort technology! We all know that construction workers (and particularly scaffolders) are some of the most hardworking individuals on Earth. We often put their bodies through a lot of stress and strain, which can lead to muscle soreness and fatigue. Employee wellbeing In a New Zealand first, Upright Scaffolding and Myovolt have teamed up to test the effectiveness of revolutionary wearable vibration therapy. This pioneering approach is designed to maximise employee comfort and wellbeing. The collaboration between the two organisations was born out of a ..read more

We all know that construction workers (and particularly scaffolders) are some of the most hardworking individuals on Earth. We often put their bodies through a lot of stress and strain, which can lead to muscle soreness and fatigue. In a New Zealand first, Upright Scaffolding and Myovolt have teamed up to test the effectiveness of revolutionary wearable vibration therapy. This pioneering approach is designed to maximise employee comfort and wellbeing. The collaboration between the two organisations was born out of a shared commitment to improving the wellbeing of construction workers. Upright ..read more

Wow! What a year. Today we are looking back at a year that has been an incredible one for us, and we thought it was worth reflecting on a few of those achievements and highlights we had throughout 2021. Safe and Sound This year was a challenge for all in the industry with COVID -19. We are so grateful that we have been able to keep our team safe and healthy while still being productive. Our health and safety processes are always at the forefront of everything we do, and we are proud to be a company that has a 100% double vaccination rate for our whole team. Upright Highlight The highlight for ..read more

Case Study: Upright Scaffolding Christchurch The Scaffolding chain at Hagley Oval The Scaffolding Challenge: The project brief provided by our clients was for Upright Scaffolding Christchurch to install camera towers for the upcoming summer cricket season at the world-class South Island cricket venue – Hagley Oval. The specific scaffolding needs required of this project were long term scaffolding hire, temporary fencing, high levels of health and safety compliance, efficient install -and the utmost respect for the high profile site while remaining cost-effective. The Project Detail: The Hagl ..read more

It’s back to a new normal this week as Upright supports our customers with their scaffolding needs. It’s good to be back. We’ve found the following has helped with team morale during Covid-19 Levels 3 and 4: Keep talking. As Directors, we’ve kept an open door for all staff and been honest in our answers to their questions. Ask for input. We’ve asked the team to share ideas, and delegated tasks widely to encourage shared responsibility. Put info out early. We’ve shared as much information as we can about our position and likelihood of work out as early as we can. Write it down then demonstrate ..read more

The safety and wellbeing of staff and customers has always been a priority for Upright. We are taking our Covid-19 response very seriously. From Thursday 26 March until the end of the Level 4 Lockdown, Upright staff will operate remotely from their homes. When required to support customers who are operating essential services, we’ll pull together a qualified team, equipment and vehicles for the job. Our minimum hygiene standards are outlined below: Personal contact No bodily contact, including hand shaking. Limit time within 2m of another team member or customers. Specifically: – all job coord ..read more

Upright Scaffolding is available to essential services providers during the Level 4 Lockdown Period. We are currently working to ensure continuity of number of major infrastructure projects in transport, oil and gas, and shipping. We’re also supporting crucial repair and maintenance activity for food production facilities throughout the South Island. Social distancing, hygiene and other Covid-19 protocols As a a cloud-based business we can work remotely to get scaffold teams on site and ready to work quickly. We spent last week implementing strict Covid-19 hygiene protocols with staff. Teams f ..read more