Lightweight aluminum unitized scaffolding frame

A method for constructing a scaffolding structure to support an overhead load comprising the steps of:

• receiving a plurality of unitized scaffolding frames comprising aluminum;
• installing a first screw jack foot and a second screw jack foot at bottom locations of a first of the plurality of unitized scaffolding frames to form a first intermediate assembly;
• installing a third screw jack foot and a fourth screw jack foot at bottom locations of a second of the plurality of unitized scaffolding frames to form a second intermediate assembly that is spaced apart from the first intermediate assembly in a substantially parallel orientation;
• installing a bracing between the first intermediate assembly and the second intermediate assembly, the bracing being substantially perpendicular to the first intermediate assembly and the second intermediate assembly;
• connecting additional of the plurality of frames to the first and second intermediate assemblies using connectors in a vertical direction, wherein an integrated ladder portion of each of the frames extends to form a continuous ladder for climbing each intermediate assembly, and wherein an integrated anchor of the each of the frames provides a tie-off point to accommodate a worker's personal fall protection system when installing said additional frames;
• when a first top is reached, installing a first screw jack head and a second screw jack head at top locations of the first intermediate assembly;
• when a second top is reached, installing a third screw jack head and a fourth screw jack head at top locations of the second intermediate assembly;
• installing a first main beam on top of the first screw jack head and the second screw jack head;
• installing a second main beam on top of the third screw jack head and the fourth screw jack head;
• adjusting one or more of the screw jack feet, and one or more of the screw jack heads for a tight fit.

A unitized scaffolding frame comprising:

• at least two vertical posts;
• at least two horizontal members mounted between the two vertical posts;
• a brace extending between the two vertical posts;
• an integrated ladder at one of the two vertical posts;
• and
• an anchor at a location proximate the integrated ladder providing a tie-off point for a worker's personal fall protection system.