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...
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....
Access by the seaside
FALL protection specialists MSA Safety have been involved in an access project beside the seaside, atop the famous Blackpool Tower.
The tower houses the SkyWalk...
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...
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...
Cream of the crop
ACORN Scaffolding (Yorkshire) Ltd collected the first ever NASC Scaffolding Product Innovation Award for its ‘Acorn Super Structure’ temporary roof at the Creamfields Steel...
Scaffolding capability drives ahead bypass project
THE Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie-Tipperty (AWPR/B-T) project will significantly improve travel in and around the north east of Scotland.
Linking Stonehaven in the south to...
NASC warns scaffolding workforce shortage could impact delivery of projects
NASC has published its Skills Gap Report 2026, warning that the UK scaffolding and access sector faces a growing workforce shortage that could affect...
PERI employees mark 35 years serving the UK construction industry
FORMWORK and scaffolding solutions specialist PERI UK recently marked its 35th anniversary.
Employees across all six offices enjoyed a celebratory lunch, which included a hog...
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,...
New Layher facility is Pick of the bunch
LAYHER has introduced a new facility to “optimise and simplify” the ordering and delivery of its range of scaffolding, access and protection systems to...
Layher investment signals UK commitment
“OUR commitment to investment – in terms of manufacturing and worldwide support – has been at the heart of our success and growth in...
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...
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...
New Layher products tipped to wow Scottish customers
LAYHER has claimed its customers in Scotland are set to benefit from the firm’s latest access innovations.
The company recently demonstrated its capabilities at the...
NASC marks dawning of a new digital era
THE NASC has provided Project Scotland with details of a new digital era for the organisation, designed to provide a raft of benefits to...
V&A Dundee construction materials to be celebrated on fifth anniversary
V&A Dundee's latest display will pay tribute to the construction of the building as it marks its fifth birthday this weekend.
‘Stories from the Building’...
Scaffolding sector steps up mental health focus
WITH research from the Office of National Statistics showing construction workers to be 1.6 times more likely to take their own life than the...
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...
All systems go for latest Layher innovations
LAYHER has said a commitment to innovation, much of which is a result of customer feedback, is one of the key factors behind the...
