Corn Exchange Arbroath

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,...

Contractor makes multi-million pound investment in PERI systems

STATOM Group has purchased a further £5.4 million worth of equipment from formwork and scaffolding specialist PERI, bringing the total value of the PERI...

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...

Towering triumph: PERI and AJ Morrisroe climb heights through collaboration

SITUATED amongst some of London’s iconic surroundings, such as the River Thames and the Millennium Dome, the Upper Riverside blocks will provide 1000 new...

Family affair for A&J

BROUGHTY Ferry-based scaffolding contractors, A & J Maintenance Support Limited, is keeping it in the family after Lisa Duncan joined the firm to work...

Positive energy: landmark aerial platform deal struck

THE first Hinowa Lightlift 33.17 aerial platform in Scotland has been sold to Aurora Energy Services. The machine, bought from Access Platform Sales (APS), will...

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...

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...

NASC confirms plans to launch Common Assessment Standard at ScaffEx24

NATIONAL Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) will launch its Common Assessment Standard (CAS) at ScaffEx24 next month. The initiative is designed to reduce the burden of...
THE Allround system from Layher Ltd was installed by Pro Access Scaffolding alongside the A406, the North Circular Road around London, and helped minimise road closures.

Up and over to beat the traffic – An Allround success for maintenance project

A specially-designed bridging truss system brought significant advantages and “dramatic” savings to a maintenance project alongside a major road. THE Allround system from Layher Ltd...
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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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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...
Battersea Power Station

Mabey Hire becomes part of PERI Group

FORMWORK and scaffolding specialist PERI has taken over UK-headquartered Mabey Hire. The PERI Group is a family-owned company based in Weissenhorn, Germany, with approximately 9,000...

Firm checks in with hotel project

DENHOLM Industrial Services has added another prestigious Scottish project to their portfolio with their involvement in the refurbishment of the Hilton Carlton Hotel in...

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...

National Federation of Builders formally endorses NASC membership standards

NASC has announced that the National Federation of Builders (NFB) has formally endorsed its membership standards. The move follows a review of the NASC membership...

University project marks landmark Belfast scaffolding task

PERI UP scaffolding has been used for the first time in Northern Ireland after contractor K2 Scaffolding teamed up with PERI to deliver access...

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...

Paisley scaffolding business awarded Home Fix Scotland tender

JR Scaffold Services has been awarded an initial two-year contract with Home Fix Scotland, part of River Clyde Homes Group, supplying ad-hoc scaffolding services...

‘Pranksy’ pays tribute to renowned street artist’s Glasgow visit

THE scaffolding firm behind a viral stunt that celebrated renowned street artist Banksy’s recent Glasgow exhibition has told Project Scotland of the importance of...