CISRS launches new era of training reform to meet sector demands
THE Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) has embarked on a reform programme, designed to transform scaffolding training and expand apprenticeship opportunities.
Following a governance...
Zero scaffolding fatalities recorded among NASC members in 2025
A new report has revealed that National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) members recorded zero operative fatalities in 2025.
The findings are revealed in the...
NASC calls for ‘urgent’ government support to protect SMEs following ISG collapse
THE National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has called on the UK Government to 'urgently' provide financial assistance and support for scaffolding and access...
New Layher facility is Pick of the bunch
LAYHER has introduced a new facility to “optimise and simplify” the ordering and delivery of its range of scaffolding, access and protection systems to...
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...
NASC unveils ‘enhanced’ scaffold eGuide
THE National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) recently launched version 1.2 of the TG20:13 eGuide after analysing industry feedback last year on the previous...
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,...
Beaming with pride over iconic bridge role
LAYHER has revealed that the company’s FlexBeam system is ‘central’ to major maintenance work being undertaken on the iconic Forth Road Bridge. The solution...
Scaffolding industry is embracing technological revolution
By Sam Richardson, marketing manager, SMART Scaffolder
TECHNOLOGY is an ever-increasing factor in all our lives. Many of us check our phones and tablets before...
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...
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)...
Former scaffolder looks to ‘change the mindset’
WHEN Gary Gallagher trained for a career in scaffolding in the early nineties he could scarcely have imagined the impact it would have on...
The role of CISRS in raising scaffolding sector standards
By Dave Mosley, CISRS scheme manager
THE Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) was set up in the late 1960s by the Construction Industry Joint...
Bigger and better ScaffEx looks set to keep on growing
THE National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has hailed the success of the recent ScaffEx 26 event in Manchester – and reiterated its commitment...
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...
ECITB denies “breakaway” card scheme
THE Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has denied claims it is introducing a “rogue” scaffolding card scheme.
Unite, the UK’s largest construction union, said...
Scaffold specialist confirms compliance recognition for in-house systems
Stepup Scaffold UK has revealed that two of the firm's in-house engineered scaffold systems - RingLock and OCTO - have been certified as compliant...
PERI expands Construction Accessories team to meet ‘growing demand’ across UK
PERI has announced it is expanding its Construction Accessories team to cater for a 'growing demand' for these products across the UK.
The expansion is...
Doka recognised for sustainability progress
SCAFFOLDING and formwork innovator Doka has been awarded a silver rating by global sustainability assessor EcoVadis. This places Doka among the top 15% of...
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,...
