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...
Why ScaffEx26 is worth a day away from the tools
Richard Cree, head of business development, NASC, outlines 12 reasons why scaffolding and access professionals should make time for ScaffEx in September
LET'S face it....
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...
Up and over to beat the traffic – An Allround success for maintenance project
A specially-designed bridging truss system brought significant advantages and “dramatic” savings to a maintenance project alongside a major road.
THE Allround system from Layher Ltd...
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...
Showing who’s BoSS
BoSS has unveiled two new configured access solutions which the firm claims have been designed to make working at height and over obstacles easier...
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,...
PERI in hat-trick of new appointments to meet Scottish construction growth
PERI Ltd, leading supplier of falsework and scaffolding, has strengthened its northern sales team as activity and demand increases following growing industry confidence.
With infrastructure...
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...
‘Pranksy’ pays tribute to renowned street artist’s Glasgow visit
THE scaffolding firm behind a viral stunt that celebrated renowned street artist Banksy’s recent Glasgow exhibition has told Project Scotland of the importance of...
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...
NASC safety report reveals record low number of accidents
SCAFFOLDING and access trade body NASC has released its 2025 Safety Report, which highlights continued improvements in health and safety standards across the industry.
The annual...
NASC makes major announcements at Scaffex24
Scaffex24 has been heralded as a 'turning point' for the UK's scaffolding industry.
The ICC in Belfast hosted the inaugural conference and exhibition for the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
University project marks hoists brand’s first Scottish contract
LYNDON SGB’s mechanical access hoists brand – Taylor’s Hoists – has started its first ever contract in Scotland, at the University of Glasgow’s new...
The role of CISRS in raising scaffolding sector standards
By Dave Mosley, CISRS scheme manager
THE Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) was set up in the late 1960s by the Construction Industry Joint...
NASC president elected to Build UK board role
NASC president Lynn Way has been appointed a specialist contractor director of Build UK.
In this role, Lynn, who is financial director and company secretary...
