Scaffolding passes exam on capital student scheme

HARD Rock Scaffolding has made extensive use of the Layher Allround Lightweight system to provide multi-level façade access for Graham Construction – main contractors...

Underdeck system offers a platform for success

ENGINEERING and maintenance contractor Bilfinger UK, in collaboration with Layher UK, announced this summer that it had designed the world’s first underdeck scaffolding system...

Keeping designs simple on complex structures

Priscila Escobar, design manager from HAKI, explains why it is important to utilise simple systems to create the most complex of scaffold designs IMPLEMENTING a...

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...
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Bespoke scaffolding solutions assist iconic church renovation in Renfrewshire

JR Scaffold Services has supported a renovation project of the oldest church in the Diocese of Paisley, St Fillan’s Church in Houston. The firm installed...

Trad Group reveals plans to create six ‘super depots’

SCAFFOLDING specialist the TRAD Group has announced that it will be restructuring TRAD Safety Systems and TRAD Hire & Sales to become TRAD UK....

CPD courses will help UK lead the way on safety

FOLLOWING lengthy discussions on the issue within the industry for many years, CISRS announced recently that from June 2017 it will introduce a two-day...

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...

Layher Beams with pride over latest innovation

LAYHER says the construction of suspended and cantilevered scaffold structures can now be ‘significantly simplified’ with its latest innovation, now available throughout Scotland from...
Tim Balcon

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...

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...

NASC issues technical update for scaffold baseplates

NASC has announced the release of a technical update to TG20:21, updating the guidance in line with current practices with baseplates. The update confirms the...

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...

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...

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...
Clive Dickin

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...
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CISRS launches new era of training reform to meet sector demands

THE Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) has embarked on a reform programme, designed to transform scaffolding training and expand apprenticeship opportunities. Following a governance...

Scaffolding specialist propelled to new heights

THE Lochside Hotel in New Cumnock was the venue for a construction event with a difference recently. Kilmarnock-based scaffolding specialist MJR Group invited guests to...

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...
Clive Dickin

NASC secures Prescribed Organisation status with CITB

THE National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced it has achieved Prescribed Organisation status with CITB. Clive Dickin, group CEO of NASC and CISRS,...