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...
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Rolling roadshows Lay foundations for future growth

HEAVY rain failed to dampen the spirits at the recent Layher Open Morning event, held at the system scaffold specialist’s Livingston depot. A great turnout...

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...

Station work earns Palmers award recognition

PALMERS Scaffolding UK has announced it has won a CSJV (Costain Skanska Joint Venture) subcontractor award for its role at St James’s Gardens, Euston...
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NASC strengthens senior team with double appointment

NATIONAL Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has strengthened its senior team with two new appointments. Paul Napper has been named head of training and education,...
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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...
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Shortlist revealed for 2025 Scaffolding Excellence Awards

SCAFFOLDING and access trade body NASC has revealed the shortlist for the Scaffolding Excellence Awards 2025. The awards celebrate industry achievements across nine distinct categories....

Agility and transparency with temporary works

Charlie McKillop, northern regional engineering manager at Altrad RMD Kwikform, discusses why agility and transparency are essential for temporary works suppliers, and the importance...
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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...

PERI expands UK scaffolding offering

PERI has announced an expansion of its UK scaffolding team. The firm said the 'significant changes' will allow it to offer more comprehensive in-house services...
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NASC safety report reveals record low number of accidents

SCAFFOLDING and access trade body NASC has released its 2025 Safety Report, which highlights continued improvements in health and safety standards across the industry. The annual...

Revised scaffold safety guidance available to all

THE National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has revealed its recently revised core scaffolding safety guidance – SG4:22: Preventing Falls in Scaffolding Operations –...

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...

Aluminium system proves its worth at iconic bridge

LAYHER’S FlexBeam system has been utilised on a major maintenance scheme on the iconic Forth Road Bridge. The project was to remove, repair, and re-fit...
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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...
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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...
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Personal touch lifts Scaffolding & Access Supplies to new heights

HILLINGTON-based Scaffolding & Access Supplies has carved out a niche for itself as a provider of bespoke access solutions – often for complex and...
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Keynote speakers confirmed for ScaffEx24

ScaffEx24, the scaffolding and access conference and expo, has announced two new keynote speakers for this year’s event. Tim Balcon, CEO of the Construction Industry...
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PERI celebrates award success for adaptable cladding system

PERI has expressed its delight after winning the Product of the Year category at the Scaffolding Excellence Awards for its PERI UP Cladding system. The...

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...