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 ...

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 ...

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.

"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 ...