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...
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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...

NASC hails success of training fund

NASC has revealed it is on target to have provided over £120,000 in 12 months to help scaffolding and access businesses train their staff. A...

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 UK commercial VP for Lyndon SGB by BrandSafway

BrandSafway has appointed a new regional vice president of the UK commercial business. Centin Baxter will be the figurehead of scaffolding, hoist & mastclimbers brand,...

Scaffolding firm reaches new heights in Glasgow

THE University of Glasgow’s iconic bell tower pierces the skyline of the city’s West End. Glasgow’s second tallest building, the 279-foot neo-gothic structure is...
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Accidents and injuries at “record low”

THE number of accidents and injuries recorded by NASC members fell to an all-time low in 2017, with 89 incidences occurring on-site throughout the...
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Debunking the myths and misconceptions of system scaffolding

Arthur Jansen van Rensburg, business development manager - PERI UP at PERI UK, looks to dispel some myths and set the record straight on...

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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Transport projects help drive Cumbernauld scaffolding business forward

ACCESS Solutions Scaffolding’s promise of delivering a ‘hassle-free’ service, made upon its founding in the 1990s, remains as relevant today as it’s ever been,...

PERI marks 25 years since opening of UK headquarters

FORMWORK and scaffolding specialist PERI has celebrated 25 years since the opening of its Rugby HQ in 1998. The depot became home to a large...

Layher solutions make a splash in Peebles

THE refurbishment of a severely fire-damaged swimming pool roof in Peeblesshire called for a scaffolding access and weather protection system capable of spanning 28.7m...
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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...
Andrew Lawson takes on the post of Layher area sales manager

Andrew Lawson to lead area sales at Layher

LAYHER has announced an appointment to further develop its business in Scotland and Ireland. Andrew Lawson takes on the post of area sales manager and...

Scottish projects add to SGB success story

ALMOST 100 years ago, Scaffolding Great Britain – known today as SGB - was founded by industry innovator Daniel Palmer-Jones. He immediately launched the ‘universal...
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NASC and CISRS recruit for new head of training and education

NATIONAL Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) and Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) have started the recruitment process for a new head of training...
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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,...

Back to the future on Glasgow cladding works

LYNDON SGB is providing a comprehensive access package on a project to remove and replace ACM cladding panels from residential apartment blocks at Glasgow...

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...

Access all areas at Ovingham Bridge

XERVON Palmers has been carrying out a contract for Northumberland County Council and the Department for Transport providing access for the £3 million refurbishment...