The European Doka teams ensure success by maximizing the versatility of the Ringlock system, which consists of a core set of components, including brackets, supports, bracing, and steel platforms. Combined, the Ringlock modular elements efficiently form robust steel structures for secure, safe workspaces, often in challenging architectural environments. The system facilitates quick and easy delivery and deployment of the components to create individually designed scaffolding frameworks to meet specific site requirements. Additionally, the scaffolding system is certified by European regulatory bodies, ensuring the highest standards of safety.
Four recent European projects necessitated versatile scaffolding solutions designed and delivered by Doka teams. Combining the Ringlock flexibility with Doka’s experienced, dependable teams adds real value to the project in terms of budgets, timesaving and site safety.
In Austria, where Doka is headquartered, Doka’s Ringlock scaffolding was invaluable in upgrading railway infrastructure in the country's south without disrupting road traffic. The century-old Mühlkanal bridge spanning 60m across the river is undergoing extensive renovation. The contractor, PORR AG, maximized the versatility of Doka’s modular Ringlock scaffolding throughout the project, demonstrating its adaptability in overcoming onsite challenges. A key highlight is the suspended scaffolding solution, which fully envelops the bridge and leverages the high load-bearing node connections of Doka's Ringlock system to facilitate the repair of the center pier and bridge abutments. The enclosed solution also protected the river from contamination during the corrosion protection work. Importantly, the solution kept workers safe throughout the complex project. As further railway infrastructure is updated, Doka anticipates that more Ringlock solutions will continue facilitating safe, secure and efficient sites.
Further east in Riga, Latvia, Doka is assisting in the renovation of the façades and steeple windows of the famous St. John’s Church. Situated in the picturesque heart of Riga, the church is a popular tourist attraction and can be viewed from many points around the city, necessitating improvements to its appearance. To facilitate the work, Doka had to consider several major obstacles. No architectural plans existed for the church, restricted access to the roof for workers and equipment and the heavy pedestrian footfall of a busy capital city. To resolve the situation, Doka generated new architectural plans by capturing the building dimensions onsite using laser technology, which was then input into DokaCAD to form the basis for the scaffolding design. This included a 39-meter-high scaffolding tower accessible by a Ringlock stair tower, allowing workers to safely conduct work without disturbing the delicate roof and façade. DokaCAD digital planning adds real value, highlighting that while there is immense complexity when working on aging buildings, the use of contemporary, purpose-developed digital technology by expert technicians simplifies even the most difficult tasks.
