New course to raise scaffolding awareness
A new one-day scaffolding awareness course is set to launch at a range of training centres across the UK later this year.
The course, which...
David Brown appointed chairman of International Access and Scaffolding Association
DAVID Brown has been appointed as the new chairman of the International Access and Scaffolding Association (IASA), following the death of former chairman Wayne...
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...
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...
NASC updates scaffolding compliance software tool
THE National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced that its updated scaffolding compliance software is now on sale.
By using the TG20:21 eGuide, the...
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...
Family affair for A&J
BROUGHTY Ferry-based scaffolding contractors, A & J Maintenance Support Limited, is keeping it in the family after Lisa Duncan joined the firm to work...
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 celebrates award success for adaptable cladding system
PERI has expressed its delight after winning the Product of the Year category at the Scaffolding Excellence Awards for its PERI UP Cladding system.
The...
Landmark Mersey Gateway on form with help from PERI
PERI Ltd explains all about the challenging work the supplier of formwork and scaffolder solutions has been undertaking on the Mersey Gateway project
MERSEYSIDE is...
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...
Scottish projects add to SGB success story
ALMOST 100 years ago, Scaffolding Great Britain – known today as SGB - was founded by industry innovator Daniel Palmer-Jones.
He immediately launched the ‘universal...
Layher ‘beaming’ with pride over new scaffolding system
LAYHER says the firm’s new heavy duty lightweight aluminium beam will open up new opportunities in a wide range of scaffolding applications.
With a depth...
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...
PERI employees across the UK back local foodbanks initiative
EMPLOYEES at formwork and scaffolding provider PERI’s UK head office have been supporting their local community by donating essential items to the Rugby Foodbank.
Over...
New UK commercial VP for Lyndon SGB by BrandSafway
BrandSafway has appointed a new regional vice president of the UK commercial business.
Centin Baxter will be the figurehead of scaffolding, hoist & mastclimbers brand,...
Sanctuary firm hits the heights
Access firm AFI have won an award for its SanctuaryZone anti-entrapment device.
It was awarded the prize for contributing to safe working at height at...
Innovation helps company to Span new heights
THE key point of a transport bridge is access for vehicles, which is why essential maintenance on the structures can become so problematic as...
Layher investment signals UK commitment
“OUR commitment to investment – in terms of manufacturing and worldwide support – has been at the heart of our success and growth in...
Dolphin project makes a splash
FORMWORK specialist Murform is currently involved in the construction of mooring dolphins off the coastline of a research and engineering zone in the east...
