NASC confirms plans to launch Common Assessment Standard at ScaffEx24

NATIONAL Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) will launch its Common Assessment Standard (CAS) at ScaffEx24 next month. The initiative is designed to reduce the burden of...

A platform for growth

DENHOLM Industrial Services (DIS) is targeting further growth in Scotland following the recent acquisition of Access Lifting Pulling & Safety (ALPS) by holding company...

Solar panel project boosts PERI’s green ambitions

PERI has installed Photovoltaic (PV) cells at its three logistics depots in the UK as part of the firm's climate protection strategy. The solar panel...

Group launches new scaffold inspection service

THE JR Group has confirmed the launch of a scaffold inspection service as part of its new training services division. The service will provide a...

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)...

Scaffold business appoints new HSQE manager

JR Scaffold has appointed Ronnie Charters as HSQE manager. He brings more than 30 years of experience to the role, and is a well-known figure...

Firm turns to Fife in next stage of expansion plan

TURNER Access Contract Scaffolding has recently expanded with the opening of a new depot in Cowdenbeath, Fife. The development follows the opening of its Edinburgh...

Government urged not to ditch working at height regulations

LEADING scaffolding trade bodies have urged the UK Government not to scrap or relax Working at Height Regulations. The Revocation and Reform Bill which is...
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...

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...

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...
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Innovation and quality recognised at Scaffolding Excellence Awards 2024

WINNERS of the Scaffolding Excellence Awards 2024 have been announced at a ceremony in Belfast. The awards marked the culmination of the Scaffex24 expo, organised...
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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....

PERI launches new scaffold cladding system

PERI has introduced its new scaffold cladding system to the UK, designed to suppress construction noise, protect workers from the elements, and reduce the...

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...
Scaffolding

New course to raise scaffolding awareness

A new one-day scaffolding awareness course is set to launch at a range of training centres across the UK later this year. The course, which...

Scaffolding passes exam on capital student scheme

HARD Rock Scaffolding has made extensive use of the Layher Allround Lightweight system to provide multi-level façade access for Graham Construction – main contractors...
Doka supports the realisation of buildings with the highest sustainability standards, such as CIBC Square II in Toronto

Doka commits to Science Based Targets initiative

FORMWORK and scaffolding provider Doka has announced it has become the first company in its industry to commit to the Science Based Targets initiative...

Sunshine Enterprises buys Turner’s OCTO system scaffolding production and sales arm

SUNSHINE Enterprises has bought the production and sales arm of OCTO system scaffolding from Turner Access and is now trading OCTO in the UK via StepUp...

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...