Layher solutions make a splash in Peebles
THE refurbishment of a severely fire-damaged swimming pool roof in Peeblesshire called for a scaffolding access and weather protection system capable of spanning 28.7m...
Full steam ahead for £116m Levenmouth rail project
A senior project manager on the £116 million Levenmouth rail project has told of the team’s ‘pleasant surprise’ at the condition of 19th century...
IASA announces new International Scaffolding and Access Day
THE International Access & Scaffolding Association (IASA) has officially launched International Scaffolding and Access Day, which will be celebrated every year on 14 May.
The...
CITB urging Scottish offshore workers to consider scaffolding careers
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is urging Scottish offshore workers to consider a career in construction due to the number of transferable skills...
The growing complexity of facade access
Mohamed Merchant, an associate director at TÜV SÜD’s UK real estate facade access division, explores how the introduction of increasingly convoluted building envelope designs...
Spring arrival for NASC software expansion
THE NASC’s eGuide scaffolding compliance software update and expansion – TG20:21 – will go on sale from March.
The latest version builds on TG20:13, which...
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...
NASC launches ‘groundbreaking’ solution to address talent shortages
NATIONAL Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced the launch of a 'groundbreaking' solution aimed at addressing the need for skilled young professionals in...
Layher anniversary signals readiness and optimism for future
“A clear focus on working as closely as possible with every customer to achieve scaffolding, access and protection results that are both technically advanced...
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...
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...
We need to celebrate scaffolding careers and drive recognition
CLIVE Dickin was appointed chief executive officer of the National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) earlier this year.
The experienced trade association professional, whose past...
New digital innovation is ‘system scaffolding triumph’
LAYHER has described its new digital innovation service - called SIM2Field – as a ‘game-changer’ in providing digital support for the creation of scaffolding...
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...
Layher Beams with pride over latest innovation
LAYHER says the construction of suspended and cantilevered scaffold structures can now be ‘significantly simplified’ with its latest innovation, now available throughout Scotland from...
‘Excellence without extravagance’
A fledgling Glasgow scaffolding supplier has opened a new training business and expanded its Glasgow base to facilitate growth.
Kenneth Norris founded Hillington-based Scaffolding &...
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...
Tower product now for hire
GLASGOW-based Scaffolding Access & Supplies has added the Euro 500 Alegro Tower System to its rental fleet.
The Euro 500 Alegro aluminium tower offers a...
TRAD UK widens offer on scaffolding products
TRAD UK, the new brand for the combined TRAD Hire & Sales and TRAD Safety Systems companies, has announced the business is now able...
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...
