When it comes to building towers, the method of anchoring access systems can make or break both your budget and schedule.
For low to mid-rise buildings — say, up to 12 storeys — traditional anchored scaffolding remains the practical option. It’s simple to install, cost-effective for smaller envelopes, and provides flexibility for façade trades and inspections.
But once you move beyond that height, scaffolding starts becoming a financial burden. The load on the structure, the tie-in design, the dismantling time, and the safety logistics multiply rapidly.
That’s where jumping platforms (self-climbing systems) become the clear winner. For high-rise construction, a properly engineered jumping platform offers a 100x economic advantage over full scaffolding. It eliminates massive temporary works, reduces labour, improves safety, and allows simultaneous work across multiple levels — floor slabs, façade installation, and MEP trades — all at once.
Anchoring hoists and platforms directly to engineer-approved steel brackets or core walls also enhances precision and safety, as shown in our hoist structural calculation systems.
In short:
🏗️ Below 12 storeys → go scaffolding
🏢 Above 12 storeys → go jumping platform — it’s faster, safer, and economically unbeatable.
