b'He offered to bid using scaffolding both in support of the outside wall and as shoring to support the inside and heavy roof. ZooShare agreed to review the bid, and Koach got to work on a potential design. ZooShares specifications for the first tank called for a construction measuring 10 metres in height and 15 metres wall-to-wall with a 46-cm-thick concrete roof. Koachs design included a one- by two-metre grid made up of approximately 187 vertical legsIn-progress construction of the second tank measuring 32 metres across. Kerect Scaffold design of Layher Allround scaffolding to supportcalled for a three-metre-by-three-metre scaffold along the perimeter utilizing Layher Allround.the outer wall. A brace every two metres provided additional stability, with 65- by 65-cm ledgers around the corners. Layher Allroundused as shoringmade up the interior, with Octaform throughout.It uses more [scaffolding] legs, but its cheaper, says Koach of the plan, noting that Layher scaffold can accomplish similar load-bearing to shoring with smart design. The cost of shoring rental is typically higher than scaffolding due to its ability to withstand concrete loads without the need for additional engineering work.Layher Allround scaffolding can support heavy loads and includes variable spacing for standards to accommodate designs matched for the intended weight. Heavy duty towers made of bundled Allround standards are capable of carrying loads of up to 50 tonnes.Seeing the benefit inherit in the bid, ZooShare awarded Kerect Scaffold the bid in January with work slated to begin in just a few weeks. Knowing the extent of components involved and that removing them from the company stock would likely drain the yard, Koach asked Layher representative Ryan Freedman to ship directly from the Layher supply.Because of the specific size of the ledgers that were needed, I had to rent quite a bit, says Koach. Mr. Freedman and his crew are fantastic. It took only a few days to get to the project site [in Toronto] from branches in Baltimore, [Maryland] and [Ocala], Florida.Layher data estimates reduced component weights combined with logical, coordinated shipping practices can prevent the need for one of every 10 shipping loads, transferring savings toclients. ACCESS CANADA FALL/WINTER 202017'