Formwork firm targets “buoyant” Scots market
FORMWORK company Doka UK has opened a new office in Glasgow to service its growing Scottish market.
The firm is currently involved in the Aberdeen...
Special access solutions keep rail project on track
FOLLOWING months of design planning, Palmers Scaffolding has been providing special access solutions and scaffolding for HS2 enabling works at London’s Euston Station.
An archaeology...
Birdcage scaffold build brings events flexibility
CHANGES were made last year to the seating at the London Stadium – home to West Ham United Football Club – designed to bring...
Innovative rope access system used on Royal Border Bridge repair project
A multi-million-pound repairs project has been completed on the historic Royal Border Bridge in Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Engineers have been working on the 170-year-old structure since January...
Keynote speakers confirmed for ScaffEx24
ScaffEx24, the scaffolding and access conference and expo, has announced two new keynote speakers for this year’s event.
Tim Balcon, CEO of the Construction Industry...
New Layher products tipped to wow Scottish customers
LAYHER has claimed its customers in Scotland are set to benefit from the firm’s latest access innovations.
The company recently demonstrated its capabilities at the...
Scaffolding passes exam on capital student scheme
HARD Rock Scaffolding has made extensive use of the Layher Allround Lightweight system to provide multi-level façade access for Graham Construction – main contractors...
PERI marks 25 years since opening of UK headquarters
FORMWORK and scaffolding specialist PERI has celebrated 25 years since the opening of its Rugby HQ in 1998.
The depot became home to a large...
Innovation and quality recognised at Scaffolding Excellence Awards 2024
WINNERS of the Scaffolding Excellence Awards 2024 have been announced at a ceremony in Belfast.
The awards marked the culmination of the Scaffex24 expo, organised...
Tower product now for hire
GLASGOW-based Scaffolding Access & Supplies has added the Euro 500 Alegro Tower System to its rental fleet.
The Euro 500 Alegro aluminium tower offers a...
Layher anniversary signals readiness and optimism for future
“A clear focus on working as closely as possible with every customer to achieve scaffolding, access and protection results that are both technically advanced...
Music festival means Boom time for scaffold solutions
PERI recently supplied scaffolding for the popular Boomtown music festival near Winchester in Hampshire.
With the event taking place for the first since 2019 due...
Positive energy: landmark aerial platform deal struck
THE first Hinowa Lightlift 33.17 aerial platform in Scotland has been sold to Aurora Energy Services.
The machine, bought from Access Platform Sales (APS), will...
Temporary access supplier names new MD
TEMPORARY access specialist TPA has appointed Guy Butterworth as MD, succeeding David Walkden who moves across to fellow Vp plc subsidiary MEP Hire.
Guy was...
Revised kit testing standard welcomed by manufacturer
SPECIALIST safety manufacturer MSA Safety has welcomed the tightening of fall protection testing standards to better reflect real-life usage.
The global safety company, which acquired...
Investments leave Glasgow firm ‘well positioned’ to grow
GLASGOW-based scaffolding company Turner Access has described the last 18 months as ‘one of its most eventful periods’ in the company’s 36-year history.
The business...
PERI employees tackle Big Hike Challenge in Loch Lomond
EMPLOYEES from PERI UK’s Glasgow office recently participated in the Big Hike Challenge in Loch Lomond for Cancer Research UK, the company’s chosen charity of...
NASC report set to help drive scaffolding training improvements
FOLLOWING the release of the ‘Training in the Scaffolding Industry: Report 2024,’ National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced it is analysing the...
Turner’s case for the defence
GLASGOW-based Turner Access is continuing to expand with projects in the defence sector.
The scaffolding firm has divulged details of its recent involvement in the...
Metrix system measures up in Glasgow
TRAD UK has been working with Zeus Industrial Services on a major housing project on Dalmarnock Road in Glasgow, using the Plettac Metrix system...
