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...

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...

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...

SMART Scaffolder adds new features to 2020 version

SMART Scaffolder has launched ‘SMART Estimator 2020', the latest version of its scaffold estimating software. Every year since its launch in 2009, SMART Scaffolder has...

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...

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,...
PERI hog roast

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...
PERI and BECOFORM partnership

PERI and BECOFORM confirm UK partnership

PERI and BECOFORM have announced a partnership for UK-based projects. Through the move, PERI said it secures access to a 'high-quality and innovative' product with...
Layher Open Morning, Livingston

Rolling roadshows Lay foundations for future growth

HEAVY rain failed to dampen the spirits at the recent Layher Open Morning event, held at the system scaffold specialist’s Livingston depot. A great turnout...

Raising your game

Powered access specialist Access Platform Sales (APS) tells Project Scotland how to get the most out of buying pre-owned powered access platforms THE number of...

Access all areas at Ovingham Bridge

XERVON Palmers has been carrying out a contract for Northumberland County Council and the Department for Transport providing access for the £3 million refurbishment...
THE National Access and Scaffolding Confederation has issued a DVD and pocket guide to help its drive for better health and safety procedures.

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...

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...

GRS completes acquisition of SafetyDeck working platform solution

CONSTRUCTION materials group GRS has completed the acquisition of SafetyDeck Ltd, a working platform and fall prevention system used by housebuilders, for an undisclosed...

Latest innovation will offer ‘safety, speed and versatility’

LAYHER has revealed it is adding a new system to its range that will ‘simplify and enhance’ façade scaffold installation. The company’s AGS system features...

Beaming with pride over iconic bridge role

LAYHER has revealed that the company’s FlexBeam system is ‘central’ to major maintenance work being undertaken on the iconic Forth Road Bridge. The solution...

Building growth in the scaffolding industry

What’s the secret to success in the scaffolding game? Just ask John Paterson, Managing Director of TRAD Hire & Sales – the UK’s largest...

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...

Revised kit testing standard welcomed by manufacturer

SPECIALIST safety manufacturer MSA Safety has welcomed the tightening of fall protection testing standards to better reflect real-life usage. The global safety company, which acquired...
ScaffEx25

ScaffEx25 a ‘defining moment’ for industry

ORGANISERS of ScaffEx25 have described the event as an ‘important and potentially defining moment’ for the global scaffolding and access industry. Trade body NASC hosted...