Paisley scaffolding business awarded Home Fix Scotland tender
JR Scaffold Services has been awarded an initial two-year contract with Home Fix Scotland, part of River Clyde Homes Group, supplying ad-hoc scaffolding services...
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...
NASC and CISRS recruit for new head of training and education
NATIONAL Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) and Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) have started the recruitment process for a new head of training...
ScaffEx25 a ‘defining moment’ for industry
ORGANISERS of ScaffEx25 have described the event as an ‘important and potentially defining moment’ for the global scaffolding and access industry.
Trade body NASC hosted...
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...
Temporary works help to energise landmark project
PERI UK has revealed details of its role in the construction of the longest subsea interconnector in the world, which is due for completion...
Entries sought for Scaffolding Excellence Awards
THE National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced that entries are now open for the Scaffolding Excellence Awards.
In the new era of NASC’s...
Access all areas
EDINBURGH-based City Access Scaffolding has been involved in a project at the Capital’s prestigious St. Andrew’s House, the headquarters of the Scottish Government.
Main contractor...
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...
NASC unveils ‘enhanced’ scaffold eGuide
THE National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) recently launched version 1.2 of the TG20:13 eGuide after analysing industry feedback last year on the previous...
Trad Group reveals plans to create six ‘super depots’
SCAFFOLDING specialist the TRAD Group has announced that it will be restructuring TRAD Safety Systems and TRAD Hire & Sales to become TRAD UK....
Building growth in the scaffolding industry
What’s the secret to success in the scaffolding game? Just ask John Paterson, Managing Director of TRAD Hire & Sales – the UK’s largest...
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...
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...
Why ScaffEx26 is worth a day away from the tools
Richard Cree, head of business development, NASC, outlines 12 reasons why scaffolding and access professionals should make time for ScaffEx in September
LET'S face it....
Underdeck system offers a platform for success
ENGINEERING and maintenance contractor Bilfinger UK, in collaboration with Layher UK, announced this summer that it had designed the world’s first underdeck scaffolding system...
Access all areas at Ovingham Bridge
XERVON Palmers has been carrying out a contract for Northumberland County Council and the Department for Transport providing access for the £3 million refurbishment...
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,...
Acquisition offers Access to resources
SPAN Access, the Fife-based company behind specialist access works on landmark projects such as the build of the Queensferry Crossing and BP Magnus, has...
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...
