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...
John Horne with collection of sports memmorabilia

Scaffolding boss auctions extensive collection of sports memorabilia for charity

A scaffolding manager is set to auction his impressive collection of sporting memorabilia to raise money for two charities close to his heart. John Horne,...
Clive Dickin

Scaffolding is critical to UK’s growth mission

Clive Dickin, CEO of National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC), tells Project Scotland about the importance of scaffolders to the overall UK economy FEW people,...

Embracing innovation is vital to I-Scaff success

EMBRACING the more tricky and technical jobs has been one of the keys to I-Scaff Access Solutions’ success, the Glenrothes-based firm’s MD has told Project Scotland. Speaking from the...

‘Excellence without extravagance’

A fledgling Glasgow scaffolding supplier has opened a new training business and expanded its Glasgow base to facilitate growth. Kenneth Norris founded Hillington-based Scaffolding &...

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...

Consolidation: the benefits of integrated scaffolding and formwork solutions

Howard Ball, Product Manager – Scaffolding at PERI UK discusses the issue of integrated scaffolding and formwork solutions, and how these can be deployed...

Mackintosh stabilisation project remains “on schedule”

THE Glasgow School of Art (GSA) has revealed progress has been made towards "full stabilisation" of the east gable of the fire-hit Mackintosh Building...
Layher scaffolding display

New Layher products tipped to wow Scottish customers

LAYHER has claimed its customers in Scotland are set to benefit from the firm’s latest access innovations. The company recently demonstrated its capabilities at the...

Making a splash on Thames project

A “highly unusual” bespoke scaffolding solution that spent much of its time partly under water played its role in a recent demolition project on...

Paisley firm honoured for community works

  JR Scaffold Services has been honoured for its contribution to local charities and communities during the Covid-19 pandemic.  The Paisley-based firm was crowned the winner...

System scaffolding proves a winner on bridge refurb

DENHOLM Industrial Services Ltd, working with TRAD UK, has utilised PLETTAC METRIX system scaffolding and ALTRIX alloy beam range to enable work on the...
Clive Dickin

NASC launches sector insurance services and reveals ‘surge’ in membership

NATIONAL Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced the launch of NASC Insurance Services, offering bespoke insurance solutions exclusively for the sector. Designed specifically for...

Unsung hero helps keep Scottish scaffold firm grounded

AN award-winning operations director has encouraged women considering careers in the construction industry to grab any opportunities with both hands. Kellyanne Conway has worked with...
PERI employees with foodbank donations

PERI employees across the UK back local foodbanks initiative

EMPLOYEES at formwork and scaffolding provider PERI’s UK head office have been supporting their local community by donating essential items to the Rugby Foodbank. Over...
Layher FlexBeam

Model solution: Layher tool brings project benefits

LAYHER has revealed that new build and refurbishment construction projects are enjoying benefits from one of the company’s latest design developments. The firm’s Scaffold Information...

NASC issues technical update for scaffold baseplates

NASC has announced the release of a technical update to TG20:21, updating the guidance in line with current practices with baseplates. The update confirms the...

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...

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...
Scaffolding

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...