Our History
Our History
Tri-City Scaffold has been serving upstate New York since 1988. From Pougkeepsie to Canada, and Pittsfield to Rochester, our Access Specialists will provide a safe, efficient and affordable solution to all of your access needs. Whether it be a steeple, Petro Chemical tank, Boiler or a Work Platform, Tri-City Scaffold can meet your needs.
John E. James, Founder
After serving his country in the United States Air Force from 1964 through 1968, John started working as an engineer and carpenter back home in NYS. Working in a multitude of different environment on many projects of great diversity, John grew into an experienced project manager and a trusted engineer. After 20 years of working in the industry John decided it was time to start Tricity Scaffold in 1998. A life-long NYS resident, one of New York States two certified trainers, and an established and trusted local resource, John has grown Tricity Scaffold into a leading provider of scaffolding solutions in New York State.