SAIA Scaffolding Builders Competition 2025 » Exhibition City

Speed, skill and safety take center stage in Las Vegas

20 teams compete in high-stakes showdown, highlighting the importance of precision, teamwork and safety in the scaffolding industry

By: Exhibition City News Staff

Get ready for the SAIA Scaffold Builders Competition, sponsored by AT-PAC, coming up in 2025! This all-day competition is a test of speed and skill, where every step counts. With 20 teams competing to erect and dismantle scaffolding with precision and safety, this is an event you don’t want to miss.

Time and Place

Tuesday, January 21

10:00am – 4:00pm

Las Vegas Convention Center – South Hall

More teams, more action

This year, the number of participating teams has increased from 8 to 20, and they are all at their best. Each team consists of four installers and a coach, and they will race against the clock. But speed alone is not enough, the teams must execute flawlessly. One wrong move, and their score will drop.

Jackie Davis, deputy director of SAIA, explains the risks:

“We have referees at every construction site who observe every detail and ensure that the team follows safe work practices. Once the scaffolding is erected, we have a dedicated referee inspect each structure to check if it complies with the blueprint. Safety is non-negotiable.”

Feel the intensity

Imagine the pace – the team races against the clock to get each component into place, hands moving fast, minds focused, all the while knowing they are being judged on safety, speed, and teamwork. Every beam, every connection, every step counts. It’s a test of who can stay calm under pressure while staying focused on safety.

And the energy doesn’t stop there. With System Scaffold materials provided by sponsor AT-PAC, these professionals will work with the best in the industry to build structures that must be scrutinized for both speed and safety.

2025 participating teams

The 20 contestants include:

• Amarok Scaffolding Pty Ltd
• Contractor Access Equipment
• Thermal Technology Industries Ltd.
• KC Scaffolding
• Northwest Labour – Employer Training Fund
• Revolutionary Industry
• Scaffolding Solutions Company
• SkyLine Scaffold
• Excellence Scaffolding Services Ltd.

Every team will give their all, but only one team can win the championship Safety and skills.

Education and action: fall prevention takes center stage

The competition doesn’t stop after the contest. On January 22 and 23, SAIA will hold Fall Prevention Presentations, hosted by Becky Danielson, Fall Prevention Committee Chair. This is not your typical sit-and-listen conference. Becky’s presentation will be hands-on, focusing on real-life rescue techniques and continuing the educational content of her four-part webinar series.

“Fall protection is critical in our industry,” Davis said. “Becky will dive into practical lifesaving techniques and show attendees how to stay safe under pressure.”

Why this event is important

In addition to the excitement of the competition, this competition also highlights the true spirit of the scaffolding industry – Safety firstalways. SAIA’s mission is to raise awareness of the importance of site safety and to demonstrate the high level of training and skills required to construct every scaffold.

“This event is more than just a race,” Davis said. “It’s about showing the world how to do this safely and correctly while pushing the limits of speed and teamwork.”

For the latest updates on this year’s event, visit SAIA’s website.