Scaffald is a talent platform that connects skilled trade workers with employers through searchable, skills‑based profiles and geolocation filters. It lets candidates upload verified certifications such as OSHA and enables two‑way reviews, while employers can quickly match, verify, and hire talent, improving workforce efficiency and retention.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Employers in the skilled trades often struggle to locate qualified workers quickly because traditional hiring methods rely on generic resumes, lack verification of certifications, and provide limited geographic filtering, leading to inefficient hiring cycles and higher turnover.
Solution
Scaffald offers a digital talent platform that matches employers with trade professionals through searchable, skills‑based profiles. Workers can create detailed digital résumés that include project photos, verified certifications (e.g., OSHA, CPR) and experience levels, while employers filter candidates by skills, certifications, experience, and geolocation. The platform supports two‑way reviews and integrates background checks via a partner service, ensuring data accuracy and reducing hiring risk. Employers receive a streamlined workflow for posting jobs, reviewing vetted candidates, and onboarding talent, which improves hiring speed, workforce efficiency, and retention.
Target Audience
Primary customers are construction firms, engineering contractors, and other companies that employ skilled trade workers such as electricians, heavy‑equipment operators, estimators, and technicians.
Features
- Skills‑based search with radius filtering to locate qualified workers in specific locations
- Digital résumés that showcase project images, detailed capabilities, and verified certifications
- Integrated background check and certification verification through a third‑party partner
- Two‑way review system allowing feedback from both employers and workers
- Data security with encryption and industry‑standard protection for profile information
- Workflow tools for posting jobs, managing candidates, and tracking hiring metrics