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...

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...
Scaffolding

Accidents and injuries at “record low”

THE number of accidents and injuries recorded by NASC members fell to an all-time low in 2017, with 89 incidences occurring on-site throughout the...

Layher solutions make a splash in Peebles

THE refurbishment of a severely fire-damaged swimming pool roof in Peeblesshire called for a scaffolding access and weather protection system capable of spanning 28.7m...

‘Complex’ scaffolding project helps breathe new life into Paisley Museum

JR Scaffold Services has erected a scaffold structure around Paisley Museum as the A-listed building undergoes a major renovation project. The museum is being transformed...
Scaffolding

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....

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...

Formwork solution helps herald in New Era

THE first phases in Sheffield’s £65 million Chinatown development, New Era Square, are well underway. When complete, the landmark scheme will comprise five blocks...

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...
Gogar Tram Depot

Scaffold specialists keep challenging tram depot project on track

JR Scaffold has announced completion of a major project at Gogar Tram Depot in Edinburgh, supporting with the over-cladding of its roof. The project took...

Education secretary acknowledges industry skills challenges

THE National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) welcomed its members to the UK Parliament this week for a reception focused on making sure politicians...

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...

NASC and CISRS confirm new leadership arrangements

THE National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) and the Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) have confirmed new leadership arrangements following the recent passing...
Clive Dickin

NASC secures Prescribed Organisation status with CITB

THE National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced it has achieved Prescribed Organisation status with CITB. Clive Dickin, group CEO of NASC and CISRS,...

Keeping designs simple on complex structures

Priscila Escobar, design manager from HAKI, explains why it is important to utilise simple systems to create the most complex of scaffold designs IMPLEMENTING a...
Workers using digital scaffolding app

New digital innovation is ‘system scaffolding triumph’

LAYHER has described its new digital innovation service - called SIM2Field – as a ‘game-changer’ in providing digital support for the creation of scaffolding...

Finalists announced for the 2024 NASC Scaffolding Excellence Awards

NATIONAL Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced the shortlisted candidates for the 2024 ScaffEx24 Scaffolding Excellence Awards. This year's nominees are said to demonstrate...

Management buyout of City Access Scaffolding completed

CITY Access Scaffolding has announced the successful completion of a management buyout of the company. Original co-founder, Mark Skinner, alongside fellow directors, Ryan Scott and...
PERI Scaffolding at Learning and Teaching Hub at the University of Glasgow development

University project proves a study in accuracy

SCAFFOLDING and formwork specialist PERI has revealed details of its role in the delivery of the new Learning and Teaching Hub at the University...

Scottish scaffolding operations director scoops coveted NASC President’s Award

JR Scaffold Services operations director Kellyanne Conway has won the National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) President’s Award. Accepting the coveted accolade at a dinner...