Former scaffolder looks to ‘change the mindset’
WHEN Gary Gallagher trained for a career in scaffolding in the early nineties he could scarcely have imagined the impact it would have on...
Innovation and quality recognised at Scaffolding Excellence Awards 2024
WINNERS of the Scaffolding Excellence Awards 2024 have been announced at a ceremony in Belfast.
The awards marked the culmination of the Scaffex24 expo, organised...
Improve payment process through schedule of rates
David Brown, managing surveyor at IBN Scaffold Access Ltd and chair of the NASC contracts committee, explains why the use of a schedule of...
Finalists announced for the 2024 NASC Scaffolding Excellence Awards
NATIONAL Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced the shortlisted candidates for the 2024 ScaffEx24 Scaffolding Excellence Awards.
This year's nominees are said to demonstrate...
Growing access specialist floats a move into Scottish market
A growing start-up business, which provides a floating access solution for work being carried out above water, has revealed it is looking to break...
NASC hails success of training fund
NASC has revealed it is on target to have provided over £120,000 in 12 months to help scaffolding and access businesses train their staff.
A...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Modular Acrow bridge used on £3m Network Rail project
A temporary modular Acrow bridge has been installed as part of a Network Rail project to replace a crossing over the railway line between...
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...
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...
Launch of global scaffolding and access trade body marks ‘turning point’ for industry
THE launch of a new global scaffolding and access trade body has been hailed as 'one of the most significant international developments' in the...
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...
Formwork system hits the heights in Glasgow
A new steel frame table formwork system from Hünnebeck made its UK debut in Glasgow this year during construction of student accommodation.
The TOPMAX system,...
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...
Birdcage scaffold build brings events flexibility
CHANGES were made last year to the seating at the London Stadium – home to West Ham United Football Club – designed to bring...
Accidents and injuries at “record low”
THE number of accidents and injuries recorded by NASC members fell to an all-time low in 2017, with 89 incidences occurring on-site throughout the...
