New chapter for historic scaffold firm

ENTREPRENEUR Colin Butt is the new owner of the UK’s oldest scaffolding contractor. Palmers Scaffolding was founded in 1880 by Edwin Palmer.  In a divestment...

Palmers flying high after airport work recognition

CHALLENGING work carried out by Palmers Scaffolding UK at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 4 building received recognition at the National Access and Scaffolding Confederation’s (NASC)...

Glasgow event helps shine a spotlight on scaffolding careers

YOUNG people in Scotland had the opportunity to learn more about the potential career opportunities available in the scaffolding and access sector during a...
PERI UP Public Stairs

Public Stairs are a huge step forward for PERI

PERI has officially launched its new PERI UP Public Stairs system in the UK, designed to provide a smart solution for secondary access during...
Jenners department store with scaffolding

Scaffold solutions help restore iconic Jenners department store building

BRAND Access Solutions has been providing scaffolding solutions to help with the restoration of the historic A-listed Jenners department store building in Edinburgh. Last year,...

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...
THE Allround system from Layher Ltd was installed by Pro Access Scaffolding alongside the A406, the North Circular Road around London, and helped minimise road closures.

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...
Paul Napper

NASC strengthens senior team with double appointment

NATIONAL Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has strengthened its senior team with two new appointments. Paul Napper has been named head of training and education,...

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...

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 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...

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’...

Robotics tipped to give scaffolding sector a lift

KEWAZO has praised the desire of the Scottish scaffolding sector to protect its workforce after showcasing its LIFTBOT robotic hoist innovation to leading industry...

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...

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...

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...

Safety products provide extra edge on projects

Beaver 84’s Edge Protection Solutions (EPS) have aided site safety on three health centre projects currently being delivered by hub South East for NHS...
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...
Andrew Lawson takes on the post of Layher area sales manager

Andrew Lawson to lead area sales at Layher

LAYHER has announced an appointment to further develop its business in Scotland and Ireland. Andrew Lawson takes on the post of area sales manager and...
PERI UK Constructionline Gold

PERI secures Constructionline Gold accreditation

TEMPORARY works specialist PERI UK has announced it has qualified for Constructionline Gold as part of its commitment to making construction more 'efficient, faster...