Towering triumph: PERI and AJ Morrisroe climb heights through collaboration
SITUATED amongst some of London’s iconic surroundings, such as the River Thames and the Millennium Dome, the Upper Riverside blocks will provide 1000 new...
Access by the seaside
FALL protection specialists MSA Safety have been involved in an access project beside the seaside, atop the famous Blackpool Tower.
The tower houses the SkyWalk...
University project marks hoists brand’s first Scottish contract
LYNDON SGB’s mechanical access hoists brand – Taylor’s Hoists – has started its first ever contract in Scotland, at the University of Glasgow’s new...
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...
Two new keynote speakers confirmed for ScaffEx24
TWO new keynote speakers have been announced for ScaffEx24: James Butcher, executive director of the National Federation of Builders (NFB), and David Abraham, founder of...
Scaffold and access excellence celebrated at annual awards ceremony
THE winners of the Scaffolding Excellence Awards 2025 have been announced at a ceremony in Manchester.
The star-studded event, held at Manchester Central, marked the...
A star of the big screen – RMD UK first
A screen that can ‘promote’ buildings during construction has been used for the first time in the UK on an apartments tower.
RMD Kwikform’s Ascent...
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...
CPD courses will help UK lead the way on safety
FOLLOWING lengthy discussions on the issue within the industry for many years, CISRS announced recently that from June 2017 it will introduce a two-day...
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...
Latest innovation will offer ‘safety, speed and versatility’
LAYHER has revealed it is adding a new system to its range that will ‘simplify and enhance’ façade scaffold installation.
The company’s AGS system features...
New digital innovation is ‘system scaffolding triumph’
LAYHER has described its new digital innovation service - called SIM2Field – as a ‘game-changer’ in providing digital support for the creation of scaffolding...
ScaffEx Excellence Awards 2026 shortlist announced following record number of entries
THE shortlist for the Scaffolding Excellence Awards 2026 has been announced, following a record number of entries.
Submissions increased by 40% compared to 2025. Following...
Education secretary acknowledges industry skills challenges
THE National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) welcomed its members to the UK Parliament this week for a reception focused on making sure politicians...
CITB urging Scottish offshore workers to consider scaffolding careers
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is urging Scottish offshore workers to consider a career in construction due to the number of transferable skills...
Acquisition strengthens Bilco’s access offering
HORIZONTAL access specialist Bilco UK has completed the acquisition of Profab Access, a manufacturer of vertical access panels, riser doors and steel doors with 75...
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...
NASC confirms plans to launch Common Assessment Standard at ScaffEx24
NATIONAL Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) will launch its Common Assessment Standard (CAS) at ScaffEx24 next month.
The initiative is designed to reduce the burden of...
Working SMART: Turner’s expansion gathers pace
GLASGOW-based Turner Access says it has seen ‘significant’ investment and growth over the last 12 months. This has continued with a further £2 million...
Edinburgh scaffold business launches specialist access division
EDINBURGH-based City Access Scaffolding (CAS) has launched a new specialist access division.
Headed up by divisional director David Ritchie, the move forms part of the...
