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Metrix system measures up in Glasgow

TRAD UK has been working with Zeus Industrial Services on a major housing project on Dalmarnock Road in Glasgow, using the Plettac Metrix system...

Positive energy: landmark aerial platform deal struck

THE first Hinowa Lightlift 33.17 aerial platform in Scotland has been sold to Aurora Energy Services. The machine, bought from Access Platform Sales (APS), will...

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...

NASC issues technical update for scaffold baseplates

NASC has announced the release of a technical update to TG20:21, updating the guidance in line with current practices with baseplates. The update confirms the...
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PERI celebrates award success for adaptable cladding system

PERI has expressed its delight after winning the Product of the Year category at the Scaffolding Excellence Awards for its PERI UP Cladding system. The...

Scaffolding training facility opens in Aberdeen

A new "top quality" scaffolding training centre has officially opened in Aberdeen to benefit future scaffolders in the north of the country. The facility, which has received...

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...

Agility and transparency with temporary works

Charlie McKillop, northern regional engineering manager at Altrad RMD Kwikform, discusses why agility and transparency are essential for temporary works suppliers, and the importance...

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...
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NASC appoints new CEO

CLIVE Dickin has been appointed as the new CEO of the National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC). He has worked for more than 25 years...

On a roll with scaffold solution

CITY Access Scaffolding has used an innovative rolling scaffold technique on a recent large-scale project, leading to substantial savings in time, money and resources. The...
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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...

New concrete sensor tipped to save time on construction sites

PERI UK has announced the launch of the first of four concrete sensors. The SONO WZ is described as one of the first in the...

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...

Harbouring grand ambitions: Doka formwork aids delivery of Aberdeen project

DOKA supplied the specialist formwork and technical support to help facilitate the major expansion of South Harbour in Aberdeen, described as the largest marine...

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’...

PERI employees tackle Big Hike Challenge in Loch Lomond

EMPLOYEES from PERI UK’s Glasgow office recently participated in the Big Hike Challenge in Loch Lomond for Cancer Research UK, the company’s chosen charity of...

New UK commercial VP for Lyndon SGB by BrandSafway

BrandSafway has appointed a new regional vice president of the UK commercial business. Centin Baxter will be the figurehead of scaffolding, hoist & mastclimbers brand,...
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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...

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...