New York City-based infrastructure design and distribution firm Shed announced the official market debut of Halo, a modular scaffolding system aimed at rethinking how cities build — and experience — sidewalk sheds. Halo is set to be rolled out to contractors citywide, following successful pilots across high-traffic corridors in Manhattan.
Engineered for speed, safety and simplicity, Halo combines a proprietary screwless, pin-based system with a refined structural aesthetic. Early installations show that Halo can be assembled and disassembled in roughly half the time of other conventional or luxury sidewalk shed systems, cutting both labor hours and street disruption at a moment when landlords and developers are facing new, stricter laws in the city governing how long sheds can be erected on street fronts.
“We designed Halo to complement urban environments and genuinely support contractors who need more control over how they plan and price their work,” said Marco Libani, co-founder of Shed Innovation. “Once we solved for inefficiencies in manufacturing and assembly, we were able to significantly reduce downstream operational costs compared to other sidewalk shed systems on the market. And by offering Halo to contractors through a leasing model, we are enabling landlords to leverage their existing relationships, providing a level of trust and comfortability as they bid out and implement the new system.”
By removing the need for screws or fasteners, Halo’s modular structure allows for faster assembly with fewer tools and simplified logistics. The system has been deployed at 210 Fifth Ave. and 1132 Broadway.
Halo’s design also promotes sidewalk visibility, a lighter street presence, and more reusable components — reducing waste and extending product life cycles.
“Halo reflects a shift in how scaffolding can serve the needs of a modern city,” added Libani. “It’s modular — engineered to streamline contractor workflows while enabling property owners to elevate their street presence.”
