Scotland remains ‘an absolute cornerstone’ for Lyndon SGB

Project Scotland recently spoke to Lyndon SGB and Taylor’s Hoists MD Stuart Robinson about his first year in the job, Scottish expansion plans, and...

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...

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...

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...

All systems go for latest Layher innovations

LAYHER has said a commitment to innovation, much of which is a result of customer feedback, is one of the key factors behind the...

Former scaffolder looks to ‘change the mindset’

WHEN Gary Gallagher trained for a career in scaffolding in the early nineties he could scarcely have imagined the impact it would have on...

Scaffolding sector steps up mental health focus

WITH research from the Office of National Statistics showing construction workers to be 1.6 times more likely to take their own life than the...

SMART Scaffolder adds new features to 2020 version

SMART Scaffolder has launched ‘SMART Estimator 2020', the latest version of its scaffold estimating software. Every year since its launch in 2009, SMART Scaffolder has...

Major milestone reached for CISRS CPD courses

THE Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) has announced that over 1000 scaffolders and advanced scaffolders have now attended the CISRS CPD course and...

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...
Clive Dickin

NASC report set to help drive scaffolding training improvements

FOLLOWING the release of the ‘Training in the Scaffolding Industry: Report 2024,’ National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced it is analysing the...

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...

‘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...

On a roll with scaffold solution

CITY Access Scaffolding has used an innovative rolling scaffold technique on a recent large-scale project, leading to substantial savings in time, money and resources. The...

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...
Ryan Scott, Mark Skinner and Ross Archibald

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,...

‘Strategic partnerships’ aid growth in Scotland

THE opportunities created by the use of scaffolding, access and protection equipment throughout the building and construction industry have, arguably, never been more extensive,...
Scaffolding

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...
Scaffolding Excellence Awards 2025 awards

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...
Scaffolding

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...