PERI confirms changes to northern sales team

FORMWORK and scaffolding specialist PERI UK has announced a restructuring of its northern region following a number of sales employee retirals and departures. Martin Richardson,...

New facility could help attract next generation of scaffolders

A proposed new training facility in Paisley has the potential to be a game-changer for the Scottish construction industry. That’s the view of Ronnie Charters,...

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...
Scaffolding around Verdant Works Museum in Dundee

Scaffolding award win celebrates SMART way of operating in Dundee

HILLINGTON-based Scaffolding & Access Supplies’ adoption of 3D modelling and estimation technology is continuing to pay off, with the family business the recent recipient...

Edinburgh scaffold business launches specialist access division

EDINBURGH-based City Access Scaffolding (CAS) has launched a new specialist access division. Headed up by divisional director David Ritchie, the move forms part of the...
Clive Dickin

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...

Scaffolding specialist propelled to new heights

THE Lochside Hotel in New Cumnock was the venue for a construction event with a difference recently. Kilmarnock-based scaffolding specialist MJR Group invited guests to...

Payne relief: scaffold system helps to overcome ‘awkward’ shape

PDC Scaffolding has embarked on its largest project using PERI’s scaffolding system, PERI UP Flex. The project, known as Payne Road, is described as a...

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...

Turner Access to invest in new Edinburgh depot

TURNER Access Contract Scaffolding is to invest £1 million in its recently opened contracting depot in Edinburgh. The firm said the base is ideally...
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David Brown appointed chairman of International Access and Scaffolding Association

DAVID Brown has been appointed as the new chairman of the International Access and Scaffolding Association (IASA), following the death of former chairman Wayne...
Touch Water Treatment JR Scaffold project

‘Uniquely challenging’ scaffold project complete at Stirlingshire water treatment works

JR Scaffold has carried out what it described as a 'uniquely challenging' project at Touch Water Treatment Works near Cambusbarron in Stirlingshire. The team installed...

Open door culture helps lift hoist specialist to new heights

ADVERTORIAL Scot Hoist Ltd has been one of Scotland’s premier hoist specialists for over 18 years, working with an extensive client list comprising everyone from...

Access all areas

EDINBURGH-based City Access Scaffolding has been involved in a project at the Capital’s prestigious St. Andrew’s House, the headquarters of the Scottish Government. Main contractor...

JR Scaffold’s winter ball raises £111,845 for charity

JR Scaffold Services has marked its 25th anniversary with a Winter Wonderland Ball in Glasgow, raising £111,845 for the Emmie Smillie Charity Foundation. The business...
Wayne Connolly

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...

Scotland remains ‘an absolute cornerstone’ for Lyndon SGB

Project Scotland recently spoke to Lyndon SGB and Taylor’s Hoists MD Stuart Robinson about his first year in the job, Scottish expansion plans, and...
CGI of The JR Group's new head office

The JR Group confirms plans to return ‘home’ to Govan with new £6 million...

THE JR Group has announced plans to invest £6 million in creating a new headquarters and warehouse complex on Helen Street, Govan. The move marks...

‘Strategic partnerships’ aid growth in Scotland

THE opportunities created by the use of scaffolding, access and protection equipment throughout the building and construction industry have, arguably, never been more extensive,...

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...