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You cannot erect scaffolds forever.

When you started as a teenager, you felt like Superman.

However, raising materials will take its toll on your body:

You may get arthritis, knee surgery, spine damage…

Until one day, you stop.

You have thought about moving into scaffold design.

Well, there are only two ways to become a Scaffold Designer:

1. On the job, through trial and error.
2. With training.

Most scaffold designers fall into the first category.

They get a job as graduate designer, with a big pay cut.

Someone will explain briefly how to use AutoCAD, and give you an access scaffold to draw: plans, sections, tie details…

Even if you can draw the scaffold, you don’t know why you did it like that.

And you feel you are making no progress.

Resulting in lower income, time wasted, and wanting to give up:

“When will I make the same money I was making as a scaffolder?”

Best case scenario - you prepare drawings for an independent access scaffold.

On top of that, you're probably struggling with calculations:

“Is this too difficult for me?”
“Why am I taking so long to learn?”

Now, imagine you have someone who can guide you, share his experience, and answer all your questions.

You get familiar with the scaffolding standards, and start drawing scaffolds on your own.

You understand the engineering principles, and it becomes easier to calculate the stability of the structure.

You're becoming a Scaffold Designer.

"How will I get there?", I hear you ask.

Here’s how.

By following my 5-step program, taking you from Scaffolder to Scaffold Designer in 12 months.

•	Phase 1, you’ll understand the engineering principles so you can calculate the most common structures.
•	Phase 2, you’ll learn the rules of the game, so you won’t have any issues with the law.
•	Phase 3, you’ll put everything together to calculate an access scaffold.
•	Phase 4, you’ll continue to practice with other types of scaffolds: bridges, cantilevers, free-standing…
•	Phase 5, you’ll make sure the information (drawings and calculations) is easy to understand, so the scaffolders don't call you.

Working with me, you get:

1.	A senior scaffold designer by your side, so you’ll get all your questions answered.
2.	Learn scaffold design step by step, without wasting time.
3.	A scaffold design course full of examples (drawings and calculations) and templates.
4.	Life access to future updates
5.	A lifelong career in scaffolding as a scaffold designer.

Back to you.

Are you tired of erecting scaffolds?

Then let's talk.

DM me here, or send me an email at alejandro@alejandrogarcia.xyz

Alejandro Garcia

Agile Design Consultancy Ltd

Technical Director

GWC Scaffolding Consultancy

• Managing a team of 4 Engineers, whilst carrying out calculations and producing construction issue drawings.

• Consistently delivering high standard of works and supporting company growth.

• Carrying out CAT 2 & CAT 3 checks on regular basis for both internal engineers and external clients.

• Currently the sole Scaffold Design Consultant for 18 companies (mixture of scaffold companies & main contractors)

• Working towards IEng status.

• Carry out internal training modules for Trainee Engineers.

• Structural analysis frequently submitted for majority of projects in line with current guidelines / regulations.

• Supporting external in-house engineers with current projects.

• Carrying out regular appraisal / development meetings to ensure employee progression.

• Daily ongoing project meetings to ensure client expectations are met at all times.

• Provide technical advice in my active role as a Scaffold Design Consultant.

Lead Design Engineer / Consultant

PSD (South East) Limited

•  Working as part of a multi-disciplined team consisting of 20 people including myself to deliver exceptional standards of service to clients.

• Accountable for processing and producing working drawings that would later be used for construction purposes.

• Handling numerous jobs at once whilst maintaining quality and carefully allocating hours to produce invoices and contracts which are then submitted to client.

• A trusted member of the team responsible for producing accurate and precise drawings for the agreed deadline.

• Managing a team of 5 CAD Technicians, whilst carrying out calculations and producing construction issue drawings.

• Familiarisation of Network Rail / LUL standards.

• Maintaining healthy relationships between company and client.

• Calculations & Structural analysis frequently submitted for majority of projects in line with current guidelines / regulations.

• Weekly progress meetings to manage staff development & company progress.

• Managing a team of 3 Engineers, whilst carrying out calculations and producing construction issue drawings as well as various internal / site meetings.

• Responsible for delivering advanced temporary works design and structural analysis for prestigious projects within Greater London.

• Attend Tender meetings as well as pre-start meetings to ensure temporary works design issued was fit for purpose.

• Carrying out site inspections and issuing engineering confirmations where erected works differed from design submitted.

• CAT 2 & CAT 3 checks carried out for internal engineers & external clients.

• Nominated CRE (TWD - Scaffold Only) for Knightsbridge Station upgrade works, numerous scaffold designs, calculations and client meetings were held, project delivered on time and temporary works package updated daily to suit client requirements.

• Consistently achieving and meeting targets set by the Principal Structural Engineer with quality and precision.

Scaffold Design Engineer / Team Leader

CDS - Contract Design Services

• Working as part of a multi-disciplined team consisting of 5 people including myself to deliver exceptional standards of service to clients.

• Accountable for processing and producing working drawings that would later be used for construction purposes.

• Handling numerous jobs at once whilst maintaining quality and carefully allocating hours to produce invoices and contracts which are then submitted to client.

• A trusted member of the team responsible for producing accurate and precise drawings for the agreed deadline.

• Identifying and recommending improvements to working practices and procedures to maximise productivity and profitability without compromising service.

• Following strict British Standard regulations and client requirements.

• Building healthy relationships between company and client.

• Calculations & Structural analysis frequently submitted for majority of projects in line with current guidelines / regulations.

Scaffold Design Engineer

D+R Scaffolding PLC

• Working at height erecting and dismantling scaffolding, to extend my knowledge of temporary works design.

• Working within a small team, using initiative and trust to erect advanced and safe temporary structures.

• Following strict method statements and design drawings to keep the client satisfied and deadlines met.

Scaffolder

• Working as part of a small design team consisting of 3 people including myself.

• BS5973 leading to TG20 and AutoCAD training to aid with knowledge and production of temporary works design.

• Accountable for processing and producing working drawings that would later be used for construction purposes.

• A trusted member of the team responsible for producing accurate and precise drawings for the agreed deadline.

• Site visits and tender meetings attended with contract managers / supervisors.

• Following strict British Standard regulations which affected the design process.

Trainee Design Engineer

• Troubleshooting Complex Computer Issues.

• Advanced Repair / Diagnostic procedures undertaken.

• Network Management.

• Regular Computer Maintenance.

 • Virus Removal / Data Recovery.

Computer Engineer

Roughton International Ltd

• Providing comprehensive administrative assistance for a variety of construction processes.

• Assisting and advising Senior Engineers on best practice and improvements on design and construction processes.

• Consistently achieving and meeting targets set by the Principal Structural Engineer with quality and precision.

• Utilising exceptional interpersonal skills and communicative abilities to develop positive relationships with colleagues.

• Using various software based programs in relation to paper based filing and becoming very efficient in switching between the two on a regular basis.

Trainee Structural Engineer

I have 20 years experience in Advanced Temporary Works Design, which covers mainly Tube & Fitting and System Scaffolds such as Layher, Cuplok, Genlok, Altrad Metrix, Plettac Contur, HAKI & Event Structures.

Work with many of the UK's largest and renowned scaffold companies / main contractors.

Firm understanding of TG20:21, Numerous other NASC guidelines, BS5975:19, LUL standards, National Rail Requirements, Altrad Metrix, Layher technical guidance and HAKI systems.

Highly proficient with various AutoCAD versions in both 2D / 3D creation, Structural Analysis Packages, Microsoft Office, Adobe, Sketch up and Microstation.

Produce detailed calculations using structural analysis packages, wind / snow codes and current technical guidance publications.

Graduate Member of the ICE

Member of the IET

Member of the PWI 

Member of the RCEA

Enjoy going to the gym and physical sports.

Passion for new technologies & development.

Socialising with close friends and family.

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