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....
Access Industry Forum renews call for ‘simplified’ system of reporting workplace accidents
THE Access Industry Forum (AIF) is calling for clearer reporting of workplace accidents following another year of 'little improvement' in falls from height.
The organisation...
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...
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...
Management buyout of City Access Scaffolding completed
CITY Access Scaffolding has announced the successful completion of a management buyout of the company.
Original co-founder, Mark Skinner, alongside fellow directors, Ryan Scott and...
Formwork solution helps herald in New Era
THE first phases in Sheffield’s £65 million Chinatown development, New Era Square, are well underway. When complete, the landmark scheme will comprise five blocks...
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...
PERI and BECOFORM confirm UK partnership
PERI and BECOFORM have announced a partnership for UK-based projects.
Through the move, PERI said it secures access to a 'high-quality and innovative' product with...
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...
Innovative rope access system used on Royal Border Bridge repair project
A multi-million-pound repairs project has been completed on the historic Royal Border Bridge in Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Engineers have been working on the 170-year-old structure since January...
Investments leave Glasgow firm ‘well positioned’ to grow
GLASGOW-based scaffolding company Turner Access has described the last 18 months as ‘one of its most eventful periods’ in the company’s 36-year history.
The business...
‘Pioneering’ NASC resource aims to redefine safety standards in manual handling
THE National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced the launch of its 'groundbreaking' SG6 manual handling training video.
The digital resource has been designed...
NASC confirms release of phase two of TG30
SCAFFOLDING and access trade body NASC has announced phase two of TG30 is now live and available for the industry to use.
The move is said...
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...
City Access embarks on new chapter after MBO
CITY Access Scaffolding is entering a new phase focused on operational efficiency and controlled growth, building on its existing talent, systems, and delivery processes,...
Launch of global scaffolding and access trade body marks ‘turning point’ for industry
THE launch of a new global scaffolding and access trade body has been hailed as 'one of the most significant international developments' in the...
Embracing innovation is vital to I-Scaff success
EMBRACING the more tricky and technical jobs has been one of the keys to I-Scaff Access Solutions’ success, the Glenrothes-based firm’s MD has told Project Scotland.
Speaking from the...
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...
Scaffold business earns its Corn on complex Arbroath project
JR Scaffold Services has completed work on a town centre roofing project at The Corn Exchange, a JD Wetherspoons pub and restaurant in Arbroath,...
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...





















