--- title: Access Design & Safety Blog | Outsourcing Scaffolding Design & Inspection description: Outsourcing Scaffolding Design & Inspection | --- [![Access Design & Safety Limited](https://blog.designsafe.co.uk/hubfs/Access_Design__Safety_October2018%20Theme/Images/logo.png)](https://www.designsafe.co.uk/) - [HOME](https://www.designsafe.co.uk/) - SERVICES - [Scaffold Design](https://www.designsafe.co.uk/scaffold-design/) - [Scaffold Inspections](https://www.designsafe.co.uk/scaffold-inspections/) - [Design Check](https://www.designsafe.co.uk/design-check/) - [Site Surveys](https://www.designsafe.co.uk/site-surveys/) - [PROJECTS](https://designsafe.co.uk/projects) - [Commercial](https://www.designsafe.co.uk/project-category/commercial/) - [Education](https://www.designsafe.co.uk/project-category/education/) - [Government / MOD](https://www.designsafe.co.uk/project-category/government-mod/) - [Residential](https://www.designsafe.co.uk/project-category/residential/) - [Religious](https://www.designsafe.co.uk/project-category/religious/) - [Transport](https://www.designsafe.co.uk/project-category/transport/) - [ABOUT US](https://www.designsafe.co.uk/about-us/) - [GUIDES & RESOURCES](https://www.designsafe.co.uk/free-guides/) - [BLOG](https://blog.designsafe.co.uk/) - [CONTACT](https://www.designsafe.co.uk/contact-us/) - [REQUEST A QUOTE](https://blog.designsafe.co.uk/request-a-quote-step-one) #### [01384 459090](tel:01384%20459090) #### [info@designsafe.co.uk](mailto:info@designsafe.co.uk) #### 1 Parsons Street Dudley, DY1 1JJ - [HOME](https://www.designsafe.co.uk/) - SERVICES - [Scaffold Design](https://www.designsafe.co.uk/scaffold-design/) - [Scaffold Inspections](https://www.designsafe.co.uk/scaffold-inspections/) - [Design Check](https://www.designsafe.co.uk/design-check/) - [Site Surveys](https://www.designsafe.co.uk/site-surveys/) - [PROJECTS](https://designsafe.co.uk/projects) - [Commercial](https://www.designsafe.co.uk/project-category/commercial/) - [Education](https://www.designsafe.co.uk/project-category/education/) - [Government / MOD](https://www.designsafe.co.uk/project-category/government-mod/) - [Residential](https://www.designsafe.co.uk/project-category/residential/) - [Religious](https://www.designsafe.co.uk/project-category/religious/) - [Transport](https://www.designsafe.co.uk/project-category/transport/) - [ABOUT US](https://www.designsafe.co.uk/about-us/) - [GUIDES & RESOURCES](https://www.designsafe.co.uk/free-guides/) - [BLOG](https://blog.designsafe.co.uk/) - [CONTACT](https://www.designsafe.co.uk/contact-us/) - [REQUEST A QUOTE](https://blog.designsafe.co.uk/request-a-quote-step-one) # Access Design & Safety Blog ## [Advantages & Disadvantages Of Using Scaffold Design Software](https://blog.designsafe.co.uk/advantages-disadvantages-of-scaffold-design-software) Posted by [Matthew Robinson](https://blog.designsafe.co.uk/author/matthew-robinson) on Mar 18, 2019 11:09:39 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Advantages and disadvantages of using scaffold design software](https://blog.designsafe.co.uk/hubfs/Advantages%20and%20disadvantages%20of%20using%20scaffold%20design%20software.jpg)](https://blog.designsafe.co.uk/advantages-disadvantages-of-scaffold-design-software) Scaffolding is an integral requirement in most construction projects. For scaffolding to be safe and useful, its design should be practical and [must pass safety inspections for approval.](https://blog.designsafe.co.uk/scaffolding-design-guidelines) Advances in AI-assisted 3D modelling have yielded numerous inexpensive scaffolding design software applications, which are changing scaffolding design methods in numerous ways. [Read More](https://blog.designsafe.co.uk/advantages-disadvantages-of-scaffold-design-software) 4 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.designsafe.co.uk/advantages-disadvantages-of-scaffold-design-software#comments-listing) Topics: [Outsourcing Scaffolding Design & Inspection](https://blog.designsafe.co.uk/tag/outsourcing-scaffolding-design-inspection) ## [What Are Cat I, Cat II and Cat III Scaffold Design Checks?](https://blog.designsafe.co.uk/what-are-the-different-categories-for-scaffold-design-checks) Posted by [Matthew Robinson](https://blog.designsafe.co.uk/author/matthew-robinson) on Mar 1, 2019 1:59:23 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![What Are Cat I, Cat II and Cat III Scaffold Design Checks](https://blog.designsafe.co.uk/hubfs/What%20Are%20Cat%20I%2c%20Cat%20II%20and%20Cat%20III%20Scaffold%20Design%20Checks.jpeg)](https://blog.designsafe.co.uk/what-are-the-different-categories-for-scaffold-design-checks)   Mistakes happen. They’re natural, but when it comes to scaffold designs, mistakes can be dangerous. Cat I, Cat II & Cat III are categories to check these designs and make sure that this doesn't happen. [Read More](https://blog.designsafe.co.uk/what-are-the-different-categories-for-scaffold-design-checks) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.designsafe.co.uk/what-are-the-different-categories-for-scaffold-design-checks#comments-listing) Topics: [Outsourcing Scaffolding Design & Inspection](https://blog.designsafe.co.uk/tag/outsourcing-scaffolding-design-inspection) ## [Can Outsourcing Scaffold Design Help Me Meet A Project Deadline?](https://blog.designsafe.co.uk/can-outsourcing-scaffold-design-help-me-meet-a-project-deadline) Posted by [Matthew Robinson](https://blog.designsafe.co.uk/author/matthew-robinson) on Feb 6, 2019 2:21:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Can Outsourcing Scaffold Design Help Me Meet A Project Deadline](https://blog.designsafe.co.uk/hubfs/Can%20Outsourcing%20Scaffold%20Design%20Help%20Me%20Meet%20A%20Project%20Deadline.jpeg)](https://blog.designsafe.co.uk/can-outsourcing-scaffold-design-help-me-meet-a-project-deadline) More and more businesses are outsourcing various elements of their operations in order to reap the rewards of greater efficiency and an increased bottom line. This can most certainly be achieved through outsourcing [scaffolding design](https://blog.designsafe.co.uk/when-scaffolding-does-and-doesnt-need-a-design) projects. In this blog post, we will take a look at the process involved, as well as giving you an understanding of how this can help you meet project deadlines. [Read More](https://blog.designsafe.co.uk/can-outsourcing-scaffold-design-help-me-meet-a-project-deadline) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.designsafe.co.uk/can-outsourcing-scaffold-design-help-me-meet-a-project-deadline#comments-listing) Topics: [Outsourcing Scaffolding Design & Inspection](https://blog.designsafe.co.uk/tag/outsourcing-scaffolding-design-inspection) ## [Benefits Of Outsourcing Scaffold Design & Inspection To The Same Company](https://blog.designsafe.co.uk/outsourcing-scaffold-design-inspection-to-the-same-company) Posted by [Matthew Robinson](https://blog.designsafe.co.uk/author/matthew-robinson) on Nov 20, 2018 1:06:29 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Benefits of outsourcing scaffold design and inspection to the same company](https://blog.designsafe.co.uk/hubfs/Benefits%20of%20outsourcing%20scaffold%20design%20and%20inspection%20to%20the%20same%20company.jpg)](https://blog.designsafe.co.uk/outsourcing-scaffold-design-inspection-to-the-same-company) What is the best way to outsource your [scaffold design](https://www.designsafe.co.uk/scaffold-design/) and inspection requirements? First, you will want to choose a high-quality designer. Then you will need to hire an inspector to ensure the scaffold has been erected correctly as per the design. Ideally, your designer and inspector will co-ordinate to help keep your project on schedule. [Read More](https://blog.designsafe.co.uk/outsourcing-scaffold-design-inspection-to-the-same-company) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.designsafe.co.uk/outsourcing-scaffold-design-inspection-to-the-same-company#comments-listing) Topics: [Outsourcing Scaffolding Design & Inspection](https://blog.designsafe.co.uk/tag/outsourcing-scaffolding-design-inspection) [All posts](https://blog.designsafe.co.uk/all) [![Request A Quote](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4895389/a893cb0b-e28b-4f96-ba72-a6d6978b3748.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4895389/a893cb0b-e28b-4f96-ba72-a6d6978b3748) ### Subscribe Here! 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