Clive Dickin

NASC safety report reveals record low number of accidents

SCAFFOLDING and access trade body NASC has released its 2025 Safety Report, which highlights continued improvements in health and safety standards across the industry. The annual...

SMART Scaffolder adds new features to 2020 version

SMART Scaffolder has launched ‘SMART Estimator 2020', the latest version of its scaffold estimating software. Every year since its launch in 2009, SMART Scaffolder has...

PASMA specialist joins Teal Scaffold senior team

TEAL Scaffold has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of new PASMA and stock manager, Phil Coulton. The company said the move demonstrates its...

Environmental focus to the fore for Layher

THE importance of safety, versatility and cost effectiveness relating to the use of scaffolding is not in dispute.  Every installation – from building and...
PERI training courses

PERI formwork and scaffolding courses eligible for funding from CITB

PERI has announced its training courses will be heavily subsidised from September for levy-registered employers in the construction sector across London, with many other...

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...

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...
Scaffolding Excellence Awards 2025 awards

Scaffold and access excellence celebrated at annual awards ceremony

THE winners of the Scaffolding Excellence Awards 2025 have been announced at a ceremony in Manchester. The star-studded event, held at Manchester Central, marked the...

Easy does it: scaffold solution provides the missing Link

PERI has revealed details of the role its solutions have played at The Link - one of many residential buildings in central London undergoing...

Underdeck system offers a platform for success

ENGINEERING and maintenance contractor Bilfinger UK, in collaboration with Layher UK, announced this summer that it had designed the world’s first underdeck scaffolding system...

Full steam ahead for £116m Levenmouth rail project

A senior project manager on the £116 million Levenmouth rail project has told of the team’s ‘pleasant surprise’ at the condition of 19th century...

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...

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...

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...
Scaffolding

IASA announces new International Scaffolding and Access Day

THE International Access & Scaffolding Association (IASA) has officially launched International Scaffolding and Access Day, which will be celebrated every year on 14 May. The...

PERI on great form at V&A Dundee

THE long-awaited £80.1 million V&A Dundee will open its doors to the public this September. The landmark design museum - the only V&A Museum in...

Scaffolder set for ‘most important’ MMA fight yet in aid of cancer charity

A PASMA scaffolding operative is set to take to the octagon later this week to compete in a mixed martial arts (MMA) fight in...
Scaffolding image from Scaffex25

Why ScaffEx26 is worth a day away from the tools

Richard Cree, head of business development, NASC, outlines 12 reasons why scaffolding and access professionals should make time for ScaffEx in September LET'S face it....
Jenners department store with scaffolding

Scaffold solutions help restore iconic Jenners department store building

BRAND Access Solutions has been providing scaffolding solutions to help with the restoration of the historic A-listed Jenners department store building in Edinburgh. Last year,...
Forties Industrial Estate

Scaffolding provider builds future at Aberdeen industrial estate

SCAFFOLDING and insulation specialist Enigma Industrial Services has signed a lease on units 5 and 6 at Aberdeen's Forties Industrial Estate. Ryden, acting as joint agent...