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...
New initiative champions improved safety culture
A Glasgow-based scaffolding contractor has introduced a new health and safety initiative designed to raise awareness of risks and encourage employees to consider the...
Easy does it: scaffold solution provides the missing Link
PERI has revealed details of the role its solutions have played at The Link - one of many residential buildings in central London undergoing...
Agility and transparency with temporary works
Charlie McKillop, northern regional engineering manager at Altrad RMD Kwikform, discusses why agility and transparency are essential for temporary works suppliers, and the importance...
Personal touch lifts Scaffolding & Access Supplies to new heights
HILLINGTON-based Scaffolding & Access Supplies has carved out a niche for itself as a provider of bespoke access solutions – often for complex and...
Improve payment process through schedule of rates
David Brown, managing surveyor at IBN Scaffold Access Ltd and chair of the NASC contracts committee, explains why the use of a schedule of...
NASC president elected to Build UK board role
NASC president Lynn Way has been appointed a specialist contractor director of Build UK.
In this role, Lynn, who is financial director and company secretary...
Aluminium system proves its worth at iconic bridge
LAYHER’S FlexBeam system has been utilised on a major maintenance scheme on the iconic Forth Road Bridge.
The project was to remove, repair, and re-fit...
NASC launches ‘groundbreaking’ solution to address talent shortages
NATIONAL Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced the launch of a 'groundbreaking' solution aimed at addressing the need for skilled young professionals in...
Layher Beams with pride over latest innovation
LAYHER says the construction of suspended and cantilevered scaffold structures can now be ‘significantly simplified’ with its latest innovation, now available throughout Scotland from...
Beaming with pride over iconic bridge role
LAYHER has revealed that the company’s FlexBeam system is ‘central’ to major maintenance work being undertaken on the iconic Forth Road Bridge. The solution...
NASC hails success of training fund
NASC has revealed it is on target to have provided over £120,000 in 12 months to help scaffolding and access businesses train their staff.
A...
NASC launches sector insurance services and reveals ‘surge’ in membership
NATIONAL Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced the launch of NASC Insurance Services, offering bespoke insurance solutions exclusively for the sector.
Designed specifically for...
Cream of the crop
ACORN Scaffolding (Yorkshire) Ltd collected the first ever NASC Scaffolding Product Innovation Award for its ‘Acorn Super Structure’ temporary roof at the Creamfields Steel...
‘Strategic partnerships’ aid growth in Scotland
THE opportunities created by the use of scaffolding, access and protection equipment throughout the building and construction industry have, arguably, never been more extensive,...
Lyndon SGB expresses pride at Operation Unicorn role
TEAMS from Lyndon SGB by Brandsafway in Scotland provided a large access platform outside the Scottish Parliament buildings at Holyrood for the BBC, Sky...
NASC issues technical update for scaffold baseplates
NASC has announced the release of a technical update to TG20:21, updating the guidance in line with current practices with baseplates.
The update confirms the...
NASC strengthens senior team with double appointment
NATIONAL Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has strengthened its senior team with two new appointments.
Paul Napper has been named head of training and education,...
Safety from the ground up
Access platforms must be as stable as possible if they are to be used safely and effectively. It is therefore vital to know how...
Environmental focus to the fore for Layher
THE importance of safety, versatility and cost effectiveness relating to the use of scaffolding is not in dispute. Every installation – from building and...
