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...

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...

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...
F-35 WAMS design extract

Turner’s case for the defence

GLASGOW-based Turner Access is continuing to expand with projects in the defence sector. The scaffolding firm has divulged details of its recent involvement in the...

JR Scaffold secures prestigious Ministry of Defence Silver Award

JR Scaffold has received the prestigious Silver Award from the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). The Paisley-based scaffolding firm was one of only...

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...

Metrix system catches on

INVESTMENT in the Plettac Metrix ringlock scaffolding system has paid off both in terms of safety and efficiency. That’s the view of Steve Hill, managing...

24m-high scaffold erected around historic Hamilton Mausoleum

JR Scaffold Services has revealed how the firm erected a 24m-high scaffold around the Hamilton Mausoleum in preparation for major repairs. The Paisley-based business constructed...
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...

National Federation of Builders formally endorses NASC membership standards

NASC has announced that the National Federation of Builders (NFB) has formally endorsed its membership standards. The move follows a review of the NASC membership...

Special access solutions keep rail project on track

FOLLOWING months of design planning, Palmers Scaffolding has been providing special access solutions and scaffolding for HS2 enabling works at London’s Euston Station. An archaeology...

No substitute for close working relationships

Equipment design and proven performance are key factors in almost all successful scaffolding installations. But, according to Sean Pike, UK Managing Director of Layher –...

PERI launches action plan to raise awareness of menopause in the workplace

PERI is on a mission to raise awareness of menopause in the workplace as part of the firm's series of wellbeing-related topics. The scaffolding and...

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...

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...

JR Scaffold completes complex project on build of Scotland’s tallest residential building

JR Scaffold has helped prepare for the construction of what will be Scotland's tallest residential building. The firm has erected approximately 2,000 square metres of...

‘Pranksy’ pays tribute to renowned street artist’s Glasgow visit

THE scaffolding firm behind a viral stunt that celebrated renowned street artist Banksy’s recent Glasgow exhibition has told Project Scotland of the importance of...

Major governance overhaul strengthens scaffolding and access training

THE National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced the creation of a new independent sector representative organisation (SRO). The organisation said that the launch...

PERI UK appoints new finance director

GRAHAM Shaw has been appointed finance director at PERI UK. He brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously spent over ten years...

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...