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...
Formwork firm targets “buoyant” Scots market
FORMWORK company Doka UK has opened a new office in Glasgow to service its growing Scottish market.
The firm is currently involved in the Aberdeen...
Turner Access to invest in new Edinburgh depot
TURNER Access Contract Scaffolding is to invest £1 million in its recently opened contracting depot in Edinburgh. The firm said the base is ideally...
A platform for growth
DENHOLM Industrial Services (DIS) is targeting further growth in Scotland following the recent acquisition of Access Lifting Pulling & Safety (ALPS) by holding company...
New initiative champions improved safety culture
A Glasgow-based scaffolding contractor has introduced a new health and safety initiative designed to raise awareness of risks and encourage employees to consider the...
Palmers flying high after airport work recognition
CHALLENGING work carried out by Palmers Scaffolding UK at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 4 building received recognition at the National Access and Scaffolding Confederation’s (NASC)...
City Access embarks on new chapter after MBO
CITY Access Scaffolding is entering a new phase focused on operational efficiency and controlled growth, building on its existing talent, systems, and delivery processes,...
NASC president elected to Build UK board role
NASC president Lynn Way has been appointed a specialist contractor director of Build UK.
In this role, Lynn, who is financial director and company secretary...
Layher ‘beaming’ with pride over new scaffolding system
LAYHER says the firm’s new heavy duty lightweight aluminium beam will open up new opportunities in a wide range of scaffolding applications.
With a depth...
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...
‘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,...
PERI expands Construction Accessories team to meet ‘growing demand’ across UK
PERI has announced it is expanding its Construction Accessories team to cater for a 'growing demand' for these products across the UK.
The expansion is...
Contractors support new handling guide
THE National Access and Scaffolding Confederation has issued a DVD and pocket guide to help its drive for better health and safety procedures.
Developed with...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Education secretary acknowledges industry skills challenges
THE National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) welcomed its members to the UK Parliament this week for a reception focused on making sure politicians...
Deal struck to build North East scaffolding training centre
A deal has been struck to build the first scaffolding training centre in the North East of Scotland, providing much-needed facilities to the region.
The Construction...
Standing still is not an option for City Access Scaffolding
MIDLOTHIAN-based City Access Scaffolding entered 2022 with a spring in its step after securing two prestigious NASC Awards at the end of last year.
The...
