CerTus SCAFFOLDING — Professional Scaffold Design Software
Design Every Scaffold. Document Every Safety Check. Before Anyone Sets Foot on Site.
CerTus SCAFFOLDING is the BIM scaffold design software that gives scaffolding engineers and construction safety teams the tools to model any scaffolding system in 3D, produce complete assembly and dismantling plans automatically, run every required safety calculation, and generate an integrated bill of quantities — all from one professional scaffolding design and drawing software environment.
Certification Callout buildingSMART International® Certified Software — IFC certified for openBIM scaffolding workflows.
Trust Statement Before technology, there has to be a relationship. ACCA software and Isotech work alongside scaffolding engineers, construction managers, and HSE teams across the GCC — coaching and supporting your adoption of professional scaffold design software from day one.
Value Pillars
BIM Scaffolding. 3D Design for Every System Type.
Prefabricated H-frames, portal frames, multidirectional uprights, tubes and couplers — every scaffolding system modelled in 3D with intelligent BIM objects. The BIM scaffolding design tool that adapts to any structure type and any construction requirement.
Value
Automatic Scaffold Plans and Assembly Drawings
Assembly, use, and dismantling plans produced automatically from the 3D model — with complete working drawings, site plans, cross-sections, and axonometric views. Professional scaffolding design and drawing software output ready for site and authority submission.
Scaffold Calculation Software. Every Safety Check Built In.
Harness fall clearance assessments, anchor plug pull-out calculations, atmospheric discharge risk assessments — all carried out within the same scaffold calculation software environment as the 3D design. No separate safety calculation tool required.
Scaffolding Takeoff Software. Bill of Quantities Integrated.
An integrated bill of quantities is generated automatically from the BIM scaffolding model — covering every component in the designed system. Professional scaffolding takeoff software capability without leaving the design environment.
Isotech Support from Day One
Isotech coaches and supports scaffolding and construction safety teams across the GCC from initial configuration through long-term workflow integration. Before technology, there has to be a relationship.
Why Professional Scaffold Design Software Matters in the GCC
GCC Construction Sites Operate Under Strict Safety Requirements. Your Scaffold Design Documentation Has to Match.
Construction in the Gulf operates at extraordinary scale — high-rise towers, major infrastructure corridors, industrial facilities, and large public developments all requiring extensive temporary works at every stage of the construction programme. Scaffolding is among the most frequently used and most frequently cited categories of temporary works when safety incidents occur on GCC construction sites.
Government authorities and major project owners across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and wider GCC region require comprehensive scaffolding documentation before any temporary works are erected — assembly plans, dismantling procedures, load calculations, fall protection assessments, and full safety compliance evidence. For construction companies and scaffolding subcontractors whose documentation does not meet these requirements, the consequences range from permit delays to contractual liability.
CerTus SCAFFOLDING is the scaffold design software that ensures every scaffolding system your team designs is fully documented, safety-verified, and ready for authority review — before a single tube is positioned on site.
Incomplete documentation causes permit delays
GCC authorities require assembly plans, dismantling procedures, load calculations, and fall protection assessments before any temporary works are erected. Incomplete submissions stop the project.
Safety calculations done separately from the design
Fall clearance, anchor pull-out, and atmospheric discharge checks maintained in separate spreadsheets — disconnected from the scaffold drawing and prone to version mismatches.
Manual quantity takeoff creates errors
Bill of quantities produced by manually counting components from 2D drawings — time-consuming, error-prone, and outdated the moment the design changes.
Try CerTus SCAFFOLDING free for one month — full BIM scaffolding and scaffold calculation software capability included, with technical support from day one.
Core Capabilities
Complete Scaffolding Design and Drawing Software — From 3D Model to Safety-Verified Documentation.
BIM Scaffolding 3D Modelling
CerTus SCAFFOLDING provides an advanced 3D input environment with a comprehensive catalogue of intelligent BIM scaffolding objects — every component carrying the geometric and technical data required for both the design and the safety calculations. Design any scaffolding system: H-frame, portal frame, multidirectional, tubes and couplers, or mixed systems.
A real-time diagnostics engine monitors the design as it develops, alerting the designer to inconsistencies and structural errors immediately — so issues are caught in the design environment rather than on site.
Import from DXF/DWG and BIM Models
CerTus SCAFFOLDING imports DXF and DWG files as the geometric reference for the scaffold plan software layout — so the scaffolding design is built directly over the accurate building geometry rather than estimated site boundaries.
For projects using BIM coordination through the usBIM platform, the building model can be imported in IFC format — placing the BIM scaffolding model in the same coordinate space as the architectural, structural, and MEP models. Full openBIM interoperability with any IFC-certified authoring tool.
Automatic Assembly, Use, and Dismantling Plans
CerTus SCAFFOLDING generates assembly, use, and dismantling plans automatically from the 3D BIM scaffolding model — with complete working drawings covering site plans, cross-sections, axonometric views, and all dimensional data required for site instruction and authority submission.
When the design changes, the plans update automatically — eliminating the risk of version mismatches between the current scaffold design and the submitted documentation.
Safety Calculations — Every Required Check
CerTus SCAFFOLDING provides the scaffold calculation software to perform every required check within the same design environment — each calculation linked directly to the BIM model so every safety check references the actual designed configuration:
Harness fall clearance assessment — verifying that required fall arrest clearance is available below every working platform.
Anchor plug pull-out checks — calculating wall anchor load capacity and verifying spacing and specification.
Atmospheric discharge risk assessment — evaluating lightning strike risk and the adequacy of earthing or bonding provisions.
Scaffolding Takeoff Software — Integrated Bill of Quantities
CerTus SCAFFOLDING generates an integrated bill of quantities directly from the BIM scaffolding model — with quantities derived automatically from the 3D model geometry. The BoQ updates automatically when the design changes, ensuring the procurement list always matches the current drawings.
Every component placed in the design — standards, ledgers, transoms, boards, couplers, anchors, guardrails, and accessories — is counted and listed with specification and quantity derived from the model. No manual counting. No version mismatches between the scaffold drawing and the materials list.
BIM Integration and Coordination
BIM Scaffolding. Coordinated with the Full Project Model.
CerTus SCAFFOLDING is buildingSMART International certified scaffold design software — with IFC import capability that connects the scaffolding design to the full project BIM environment through standard openBIM exchange.
Import the architectural and structural BIM model from Edificius, Revit, ArchiCAD, or any IFC-certified tool as the reference geometry for the scaffold plan software layout. Export the completed BIM scaffolding model for inclusion in the coordinated project model — allowing scaffolding to be checked for clashes through usBIM.clash and managed within the usBIM.platform common data environment.
CerTus SCAFFOLDING also integrates with CerTus HSBIM — ACCA's health and safety BIM platform — connecting the scaffolding design to the broader construction site safety planning workflow.
CerTus SCAFFOLDING
BIM scaffold design — 3D modelling, assembly plans, safety calculations, bill of quantities
CerTus HSBIM
4D safety simulation · Site safety BIM · HS plan documentation · VR worker training
usBIM Platform
Clash checking via usBIM.clash · CDE management · Full project BIM coordination
IFC-certified for openBIM scaffolding workflows — compatible with every IFC-certified BIM authoring tool
Isotech Differentiator
Professional Scaffold Design Software. With Regional Safety Expertise and Support Behind It.
CerTus SCAFFOLDING is BIM scaffold design software from ACCA — one of the world's most respected AEC software developers. As Isotech, we bring it to scaffolding companies, construction managers, and HSE teams across the Middle East and Africa with the implementation support, GCC regulatory knowledge, and hands-on guidance that the region's demanding construction safety requirements need.
Before technology, there has to be a relationship. We work alongside your teams to ensure successful adoption, measurable value, and long-term operational success.
CerTus SCAFFOLDING Configuration
CerTus SCAFFOLDING configuration for GCC scaffolding systems and safety standards — BIM object catalogue setup, documentation templates, and output formats aligned to the scaffolding systems and project types your teams work with across the region.
Safety Calculation Setup
Safety calculation setup aligned to regional authority submission requirements — harness fall clearance, anchor pull-out, and atmospheric discharge calculation parameters configured for GCC regulatory frameworks and project owner requirements.
Team Training
Training for scaffolding engineers, construction managers, and HSE teams — covering the full scaffold design and drawing software workflow from 3D modelling through safety calculations, documentation generation, and bill of quantities output.
CerTus HSBIM & usBIM Integration
Integration with CerTus HSBIM and the usBIM platform BIM coordination workflow — connecting the scaffolding design to the 4D construction safety simulation, clash checking through usBIM.clash, and the project common data environment.
Multilingual Regional Support
Multilingual onboarding and dedicated regional support across the GCC and MEA — real people who understand GCC construction safety regulations, scaffolding authority submission requirements, and the project environments your teams operate within.
Questions Worth Answering Up Front.
What is CerTus SCAFFOLDING and who is it for?
CerTus SCAFFOLDING is BIM scaffold design software for scaffolding engineers, temporary works designers, and construction safety teams who need to design, document, and safety-verify scaffolding systems at any scale. It covers the complete scaffolding design and drawing software workflow: 3D modelling, automatic assembly and dismantling plans, integrated safety calculations, and automatic bill of quantities. It is buildingSMART International certified for IFC openBIM exchange.
What scaffolding system types does CerTus SCAFFOLDING support?
CerTus SCAFFOLDING supports every major system type — prefabricated H-frame, portal frame, multidirectional (including Layher-type configurations), tube and coupler, and mixed systems — within one BIM scaffolding design environment. Each system is represented by a complete catalogue of intelligent BIM objects carrying the geometric and technical properties required for design output and safety calculations.
What safety calculations does CerTus SCAFFOLDING perform?
Three categories of calculation are performed within the scaffold calculation software environment, all linked directly to the BIM model: harness fall clearance assessment (verifying fall arrest clearance at every working level); anchor plug pull-out checks (calculating wall anchor load capacity and spacing adequacy); and atmospheric discharge risk assessment (evaluating lightning strike risk and earthing requirements). All checks reference the actual designed configuration — not a separately maintained calculation sheet.
How does the scaffolding takeoff software capability work?
The scaffolding takeoff software function generates a complete bill of quantities automatically from the 3D BIM model. Every component placed in the design — standards, ledgers, transoms, boards, couplers, anchors, guardrails, and accessories — is counted and listed with specification and quantity derived from the model geometry. The BoQ updates automatically whenever the design changes, eliminating manual counting errors.
How does CerTus SCAFFOLDING integrate with BIM project workflows?
CerTus SCAFFOLDING is buildingSMART International certified with IFC 2×3 import capability. Building models from Edificius, Revit, ArchiCAD, and any IFC-certified tool can be imported as the geometric reference for the scaffold plan software layout. The completed BIM scaffolding model can be exported for clash checking through usBIM.clash and managed within the usBIM.platform common data environment. Direct integration with CerTus HSBIM connects the scaffolding model to the broader 4D construction safety simulation environment.
What support does Isotech provide for CerTus SCAFFOLDING implementation?
Isotech provides end-to-end coaching and implementation support across the Middle East and Africa — from BIM object catalogue configuration and safety calculation template setup aligned to GCC authority requirements, through team training for scaffolding engineers and HSE professionals, to long-term technical assistance. Contact our team to discuss your requirements.
Technology Partner
We are proud to partner with ACCA Software, a global provider of BIM, digital construction, and Common Data Environment (CDE) solutions. Through this collaboration, we leverage advanced technologies that support ISO 19650-compliant workflows, streamline project coordination, and enhance information management across the entire project lifecycle.
This partnership enables us to deliver innovative, scalable, and industry-aligned solutions that help clients improve collaboration, efficiency, and project outcomes.
The Scaffold Design Software That Documents Every System Before Anyone Sets Foot on It.
