Scaffolding on Walney Bridge is an art, entrepreneur says
Builders - 12/06/2007 16:47:47
Liverpool-based John McMahon is proud of having starting up his own company and having "brought it through its ups and downs" to achieve high standards.
This scaffolding entrepreneur started with only two employees in 1990 and now employs 15 staff conducting challenging works such as the Jubilee Bridge, which required a lot of materials, planning and organizing.
About his business, Mr McMahon told the North-West Evening Mail: "My best achievement I would say is starting with nothing and making Kay Scaffolding a successful and reputable company in the Furness and surrounding areas."
John McMahon had to fight hard to get his business running. He even came close to bankruptcy in the early years of his business and had to hire materials from a local builder for his first job.
Kay scaffolding is now taking on new challenges including Walney Bridge of which Mr McMahon said: "To do this job is an art in itself, as most other scaffolds are erected off the floor."
On that particular job, 95 per cent of scaffolding had to be suspended from the underside of the bridge thus putting workers at more risk, and this is why Kay's boss insists all scaffolding work must be done to Method Statements and Risk Assessments in order to minimize risks.
He also said being a member of the Federation of Small Businesses was a great asset for small businesses looking for help and guidance.