The Construction Source

JUNE 2021 “We treat everyone on our team as family, and that extends to the people around us, including our clients,” he explains. “We educate and mentor those around us about the effort involved and all the safety factors involved with working on scaffolds. Every day we ask our clients how we can do better. The feedback on how we delivered our services is vital.” The work begins well before the job starts for HSS. “We ensure our own understanding of our client’s scaffold needs by 3D modelling and then demonstrating the build in a 3D virtual space. With that model, we can effectively communicate the plan, work effort, and we can ensure that we’re on the same page with the client before the first piece of equipment is on the ground. It’s important to us that we get the details right, and I think our clients appreciate that level of service.” With the designs built in 3D space, the HSS team then estimates the materials, labour size, work effort and then, working with the client, determines the best schedule for the erection and dismantle of scaffold on the site. Once the project starts, HSS on- boards the workforce, including construction, operations, inspection and safety staff, and as an accredited SAIA- SIAC trainer, HSS provides awareness and safety training for all site workers. Brandon began his professional career running a landscaping company with his twin brother. In that role, he learned small business management and machine operating skills the hard way. “Ever conscious for my brother’s safety, and my own, I developed a keen eye for safety in construction,” he recalls. About a decade ago, Brandon transitioned to industrial construction. Starting as a small equipment operator, he grew is his safety expertise by training for and acquiring the National Construction Safety Officer (NSCO) designation. In that role, he started working