Scaffolding

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....

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...

Acquisition offers Access to resources

SPAN Access, the Fife-based company behind specialist access works on landmark projects such as the build of the Queensferry Crossing and BP Magnus, has...

All systems go as Aberdeen projects begin to take shape

BEAVER 84’s system scaffold, Plettac Contur, is currently being showcased at one of Aberdeen’s most prestigious hotel developments; The Sandman Signature Hotel on St...

Full steam ahead

PALMERS Scaffolding UK Ltd has been playing a leading role in the refurbishment works at the historic Carlisle Railway Station in Cumbria. The firm has...

‘Strategic partnerships’ aid growth in Scotland

THE opportunities created by the use of scaffolding, access and protection equipment throughout the building and construction industry have, arguably, never been more extensive,...

Temporary works help to energise landmark project

PERI UK has revealed details of its role in the construction of the longest subsea interconnector in the world, which is due for completion...

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...

A UK-first has PERI hot under the Collar

THE third largest technology start-up cluster in the world, Silicon Roundabout, is undergoing a major transformation. A 16-storey tower to be placed at the...
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Warrants out for leading scaffold firms

A second member company of the access industry’s trade body has achieved the standard necessary to provide scaffolding services to Royal households. Allen & Foxworthy...

Murform bridges the gap

FORMWORK specialist Murform is currently involved in ongoing construction works at the A737 bypass in Dalry, North Ayrshire. The Ireland-headquartered firm has been contracted for...

Full steam ahead for £116m Levenmouth rail project

A senior project manager on the £116 million Levenmouth rail project has told of the team’s ‘pleasant surprise’ at the condition of 19th century...

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...

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...

PERI UK appoints new finance director

GRAHAM Shaw has been appointed finance director at PERI UK. He brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously spent over ten years...
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Expanded hoist offering gives GAP customers a lift

GAP Hire Solutions has launched its new hoist services brochure, showcasing an expanded range of lifting solutions. The firm said that with demand for reliable...

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...
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Scotland’s foremost hoist provider rises to the occasion in milestone year

ADVERTORIAL Glasgow-based vertical access equipment specialist Scot Hoist Ltd explains the secrets of its success as the firm marks 21 years in business this month. Q)...

PERI appoints new UK managing director

PERI has announced the appointment of Ian Hayes as its new UK MD. He succeeds Alasdair Stables, who stepped down from the position last month...

NASC updates scaffolding compliance software tool

THE National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced that its updated scaffolding compliance software is now on sale. By using the TG20:21 eGuide, the...