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...
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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...
‘Pranksy’ pays tribute to renowned street artist’s Glasgow visit
THE scaffolding firm behind a viral stunt that celebrated renowned street artist Banksy’s recent Glasgow exhibition has told Project Scotland of the importance of...
V&A Dundee construction materials to be celebrated on fifth anniversary
V&A Dundee's latest display will pay tribute to the construction of the building as it marks its fifth birthday this weekend.
‘Stories from the Building’...
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...
Open door culture helps lift hoist specialist to new heights
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Scot Hoist Ltd has been one of Scotland’s premier hoist specialists for over 18 years, working with an extensive client list comprising everyone from...
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...
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...
Glasgow event helps shine a spotlight on scaffolding careers
YOUNG people in Scotland had the opportunity to learn more about the potential career opportunities available in the scaffolding and access sector during a...
PERI secures Constructionline Gold accreditation
TEMPORARY works specialist PERI UK has announced it has qualified for Constructionline Gold as part of its commitment to making construction more 'efficient, faster...
CISRS updates industry guide
THE Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme has launched an updated version of its ‘general information’ guide.
The revised version of the CAP 609 booklet gives...
Turner Access to invest in new Edinburgh depot
TURNER Access Contract Scaffolding is to invest £1 million in its recently opened contracting depot in Edinburgh. The firm said the base is ideally...
National Federation of Builders formally endorses NASC membership standards
NASC has announced that the National Federation of Builders (NFB) has formally endorsed its membership standards.
The move follows a review of the NASC membership...
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...
New Layher facility is Pick of the bunch
LAYHER has introduced a new facility to “optimise and simplify” the ordering and delivery of its range of scaffolding, access and protection systems to...
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...
Full steam ahead for £116m Levenmouth rail project
A senior project manager on the £116 million Levenmouth rail project has told of the team’s ‘pleasant surprise’ at the condition of 19th century...
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...
System scaffolding proves a winner on bridge refurb
DENHOLM Industrial Services Ltd, working with TRAD UK, has utilised PLETTAC METRIX system scaffolding and ALTRIX alloy beam range to enable work on the...
NASC makes major announcements at Scaffex24
Scaffex24 has been heralded as a 'turning point' for the UK's scaffolding industry.
The ICC in Belfast hosted the inaugural conference and exhibition for the...
