Two new keynote speakers confirmed for ScaffEx24
TWO new keynote speakers have been announced for ScaffEx24: James Butcher, executive director of the National Federation of Builders (NFB), and David Abraham, founder of...
NASC report reveals continued improvements in safety standards
NATIONAL Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has released its 2024 Safety Report, which highlights continual improvement in safety standards by member firms.
Since 1975, the...
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...
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...
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...
New NASC membership category opens communications ‘pipeline’
THE National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced it is offering free access to its specialist scaffolding expertise, guidance and support through a...
Scaffolding capability drives ahead bypass project
THE Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie-Tipperty (AWPR/B-T) project will significantly improve travel in and around the north east of Scotland.
Linking Stonehaven in the south to...
Showing who’s BoSS
BoSS has unveiled two new configured access solutions which the firm claims have been designed to make working at height and over obstacles easier...
‘Uniquely challenging’ scaffold project complete at Stirlingshire water treatment works
JR Scaffold has carried out what it described as a 'uniquely challenging' project at Touch Water Treatment Works near Cambusbarron in Stirlingshire.
The team installed...
PERI in hat-trick of new appointments to meet Scottish construction growth
PERI Ltd, leading supplier of falsework and scaffolding, has strengthened its northern sales team as activity and demand increases following growing industry confidence.
With infrastructure...
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...
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...
Open door culture helps lift hoist specialist to new heights
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A star of the big screen – RMD UK first
A screen that can ‘promote’ buildings during construction has been used for the first time in the UK on an apartments tower.
RMD Kwikform’s Ascent...
Layher anniversary signals readiness and optimism for future
“A clear focus on working as closely as possible with every customer to achieve scaffolding, access and protection results that are both technically advanced...
Safety products provide extra edge on projects
Beaver 84’s Edge Protection Solutions (EPS) have aided site safety on three health centre projects currently being delivered by hub South East for NHS...
We need to celebrate scaffolding careers and drive recognition
CLIVE Dickin was appointed chief executive officer of the National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) earlier this year.
The experienced trade association professional, whose past...
Blue sky thinking pays off for access specialist
A powered access firm has developed a solution that aims to allow for easier transfer of edge protection materials to height.
BlueSky Solutions is the...
Access and scaffolding giant reveals Brand new name
Lyndon SGB by BrandSafway, a major provider of access and scaffolding solutions, has announced it has rebranded to Brand Access Solutions by BrandSafway.
The move...
‘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...
