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Since its launch one year ago, the PODIFLEX Adjustable Podium has been deployed on numerous structural concrete construction sites.
Designed to ensure safe working in floor openings, lift shafts, and goods lift shafts, it has quickly become a trusted solution for on-site teams.
Winner of the 2025 MAT D’OR Innovation Award, this solution was developed to address one of the structural construction industry’s greatest challenges: combining technical versatility with effective fall protection.
One year after its launch, what lessons have been learned from its use on construction sites? Discover the key features of the PODIFLEX Adjustable Podium and the valuable feedback gathered from real-world applications.
Addressing Construction Site Safety Challenges
On construction sites, floor openings of varying sizes and levels represent a critical safety challenge. Traditionally, securing these areas often requires custom-built timber platforms, which are time-consuming to install and cannot be reused.
The PODIFLEX Adjustable Podium transforms this approach through a robust, modular design featuring :
- Adaptability : Thanks to a precise worm gear adjustment system on all four sides, the podium can be adjusted to fit the dimensions of the floor opening (from 1.50 m to 2.10 m on the short side and 1.70 m to 2.40 m on the long side), making it compatible with 80% of floor openings found on construction sites.
- High Structural Strength : Its reinforced steel frame and deck (chequer plate in the centre with 30 mm plywood extension panels) enable it to withstand heavy loads, including the support of double-height wall formwork panels (up to 5.60 m).
- Integrated Safety : Equipped with an anti-disengagement locking system for the extension panels, guardrail post sockets, retractable lifting eyes, and four ground support legs.
Field Analysis and Feedback
After several months of use on construction sites, the PODIFLEX Adjustable Podium was also featured in a best practice guide published by OPPBTP (the French Professional Body for Prevention in the Building and Civil Engineering Industry), highlighting its use in lift shafts and goods lift shafts.
In its safety assessment, the organisation highlights the PODIFLEX’s outstanding effectiveness in mitigating the most critical risks :
- Falls from Height : Rated 4/4, as the risk is eliminated by providing a continuous, stable, and load-bearing working platform.
- Slips, Trips and Falls on the Same Level : Rated 3/4, thanks to the anti-slip working platform.
- Equipment Collapse : Rated 3/4, thanks to its high-strength structural design.
Feedback from On-Site Users
In this best practice guide, OPPBTP draws on field experience from a construction project carried out by Demathieu Bard Construction (Champagne Agency – Reims), where the PODIFLEX Adjustable Podium was deployed on site.
Jean-Paul Silva Teixeira, Senior Site Manager, highlights the practical benefits of the solution :
“It is easy to install and provides a high level of safety thanks to its locking system. The fact that it can be reused from one construction site to another is a major advantage—it prevents equipment from ending up stored indefinitely in a yard or being thrown into a skip!”
To discover the full technical recommendations and OPPBTP’s complete assessment, you can consult the best practice guide on the OPPBTP website :
Reusable Equipment and Training: The Keys to Long-Term Construction Site Safety
Beyond its proven performance on construction sites, this first year of operation has also highlighted the PODIFLEX Adjustable Podium’s contribution to sustainability and waste reduction (CSR). Unlike disposable timber platforms, its robust design allows it to be reused from one construction project to another, significantly reducing both the carbon footprint and construction waste generated by contractors.
In addition, integrating this type of equipment on site requires strict technical control, particularly when verifying that the supporting structure can safely withstand the imposed loads. This is why COPAC Group provides comprehensive support throughout the entire process: from configuring the equipment to the required dimensions for rental applications, to on-site training for installation, inspection, and maintenance, ensuring safe and compliant use throughout the project.
One year after its launch, the PODIFLEX Adjustable Podium perfectly reflects COPAC’s commitment to developing solutions that address today’s construction industry challenges: improving worker safety, simplifying formwork operations, and delivering durable, reusable equipment designed to support construction professionals over the long term.
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