Scaffolding division at the double for Glasgow city centre projects
JR Scaffold Services has announced completion of two major scaffolding structure projects to assist in the refurbishment and fit out of two buildings in...
Civil engineering student honoured for research into design of Covid testing tents
HEPZI Rattray has been named the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Scotland’s Emerging Engineer 2022 after producing a paper on the viability of scaffold...
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...
Towering triumph: PERI and AJ Morrisroe climb heights through collaboration
SITUATED amongst some of London’s iconic surroundings, such as the River Thames and the Millennium Dome, the Upper Riverside blocks will provide 1000 new...
Acquisition offers Access to resources
SPAN Access, the Fife-based company behind specialist access works on landmark projects such as the build of the Queensferry Crossing and BP Magnus, has...
Shining a Light on driver safety
LYNDON Scaffolding has set its sights on improving driver safety and quality after implementing a new behavioural change tool called Lightfoot.
Each van in the...
PERI breaks ground on £15m redevelopment
CONSTRUCTION is underway on the redevelopment of PERI's site in Brentwood, Essex.
The scaffolding and formwork specialist is investing over £15 million in the project,...
Creative thinking pays off for Inverkip company
TIMES are tough for the scaffolding sector with the tightening of regulations and increasing costs not being reflected in the amount companies can charge...
PERI UK appoints new finance director
GRAHAM Shaw has been appointed finance director at PERI UK.
He brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously spent over ten years...
PERI employees mark 35 years serving the UK construction industry
FORMWORK and scaffolding solutions specialist PERI UK recently marked its 35th anniversary.
Employees across all six offices enjoyed a celebratory lunch, which included a hog...
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...
Innovation helps company to Span new heights
THE key point of a transport bridge is access for vehicles, which is why essential maintenance on the structures can become so problematic as...
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...
Scaffold business acquisition adds to Doka’s ‘single source’ provider aims
DOKA has completed the acquisition of US-based scaffolding manufacturer AT-PAC.
The two firms initially teamed up in 2020 to provide global site solutions. Doka said...
Scaffold removal marks Granton Gasholder project progress
THE Granton Gasholder project has marked another milestone after scaffolding was removed as works to refurbish the structure - now known as Gasholder 1...
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...
Early engagement helps to bridge any gaps
FORMWORK and scaffolding specialist PERI has revealed details of the firm’s work on a project to carry out repairs on the Clifton Bridge in...
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...
Entries sought for Scaffolding Excellence Awards
THE National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced that entries are now open for the Scaffolding Excellence Awards.
In the new era of NASC’s...
Roofing contractor fined after fatal fall
AN Aberdeen-based roofing contractor has been fined after an employee fell to his death from a ladder while exiting scaffolding in the city.
Aberdeen Sheriff...
