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...
Tributes paid to NASC president and chairman Wayne Connolly
THE National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has paid tribute to president and chairman Wayne Connolly following his sudden death.
The organisation described Wayne as...
‘Fit’ for the future
AN Edinburgh-based scaffolding firm has warned that the lack of young scaffolders with a working knowledge of the tube & fitting method could lead...
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...
Revised scaffold safety guidance available to all
THE National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has revealed its recently revised core scaffolding safety guidance – SG4:22: Preventing Falls in Scaffolding Operations –...
First attendees deliver positive CPD feedback
EARLY feedback on the CISRS Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training has ben positive, with organisers hailing the courses a “huge success”.
Following lengthy discussions on...
Silver service: Paisley firm marks milestone
Craig Quirie speaks to JR Scaffold Services founder John Horne as the company marks 25 years in business by embarking on a poignant fundraising...
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...
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...
NASC confirms changes designed to improve membership application process
NASC, the scaffolding and access industry body, has announced a new application process allowing prospective members who meet the standards of membership to join...
CPD event helps to share vital design knowledge
PERI has hailed the success of the firm’s first CPD event designed to give engineers from Richter and 48.3 Scaffold Design Limited an insight...
NASC report set to help drive scaffolding training improvements
FOLLOWING the release of the ‘Training in the Scaffolding Industry: Report 2024,’ National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced it is analysing the...
Shortlist revealed for 2025 Scaffolding Excellence Awards
SCAFFOLDING and access trade body NASC has revealed the shortlist for the Scaffolding Excellence Awards 2025.
The awards celebrate industry achievements across nine distinct categories....
University project proves a study in accuracy
SCAFFOLDING and formwork specialist PERI has revealed details of its role in the delivery of the new Learning and Teaching Hub at the University...
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...
Contractor makes multi-million pound investment in PERI systems
STATOM Group has purchased a further £5.4 million worth of equipment from formwork and scaffolding specialist PERI, bringing the total value of the PERI...
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...
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...
Scaffolding specialist set for big year
TEAL Scaffold has announced ambitious plans for 2023 as the company marks five years in business.
Based in the north west of England, the firm...
PERI expands UK scaffolding offering
PERI has announced an expansion of its UK scaffolding team.
The firm said the 'significant changes' will allow it to offer more comprehensive in-house services...
