The centuries-old technique of erecting bamboo scaffolding by hand continues on most of Hong Kong's construction sites. While this persistence is rare elsewhere and has wowed many overseas ...

A concern group representing scaffolding workers on Friday said they opposed the idea of stopping the use of bamboo scaffolding in construction. A scaffolding collapse at a construction site in ...

"The government should review the safety of bamboo scaffolding, because they are not made from a very stable material," she said. "If we are continuing to use bamboo scaffolding, there should be ...

"The pavilion design draws on and bastardises the traditional and widely deployed bamboo scaffolding used for oyster cultivation," said Chat Architects. In use, local fishermen bring small groups ...

Bamboo scaffolding is typically used on small-scale construction projects in the country, particularly in rural areas, but often discarded after use. Circular raffia mats provide shade and ...

Switching to metal scaffolding will not prevent construction accidents in Hong Kong, industry groups have said, adding that replacing a century-old bamboo craft will threaten 4,000 jobs.