LATEST NEWS

Trade body partners up with SMAS Worksafe

SM Newsdesk - May 23, 2019

SMAS Worksafe (Safety Management Advisory Service) has formally joined in a professional partnership with scaffolding trade body The Scaffolding Association with members of both organisations set to benefit. With the aim to improve health and safety within the scaffolding industry,...

HAKI grows training portfolio with CISRS Operative Training Scheme (COTS)

SM Newsdesk - May 21, 2019

System scaffolding and temporary access provider, HAKI, will start delivering the popular 1- day CISRS Operative Training Scheme (COTS)...

NASC & TWF to hold Temporary Works seminar

SM Newsdesk - May 20, 2019

The NASC and Temporary Works Forum (TWF) are co-hosting a free Temporary Works seminar in Birmingham next month. The...

Welsh firm reaches new heights with mental health pledge

May 20, 2019

Vicky Welch becomes the first UK female offshore scaffolder for Stork

May 17, 2019

Scaffteq West acquired by Safe Rise Scaffolding Group

May 16, 2019

PERI’s CISRS Inspection course is a success, says firm

May 14, 2019

The Evolution of Scaffold Design

May 13, 2019

HAKI grows training portfolio with CISRS Operative Training Scheme (COTS)

May 21, 2019

NASC & TWF to hold Temporary Works seminar

May 20, 2019

Welsh firm reaches new heights with mental health pledge

May 20, 2019

Vicky Welch becomes the first UK female offshore scaffolder for Stork

May 17, 2019

Scaffteq West acquired by Safe Rise Scaffolding Group

May 16, 2019

Construction Industry Helpline provides £1.254 million of charitable support to the industry.

Scaffolding News

SGB Buys Lyndon Scaffolding

Scaffold Training

Scaffolding Apprenticeship Funding On Hold Until 2020

Trade body partners up with SMAS Worksafe

SM Newsdesk - May 23, 2019

HAKI grows training portfolio with CISRS Operative Training Scheme (COTS)

SM Newsdesk - May 21, 2019

System scaffolding and temporary access provider, HAKI, will start delivering the popular 1- day CISRS Operative Training Scheme (COTS) to customers from June 2019 onwards. The COTS course, accredited by CISRS, enables people who are...

NASC & TWF to hold Temporary Works seminar

May 20, 2019

Welsh firm reaches new heights with mental health pledge

May 20, 2019

Vicky Welch becomes the first UK female offshore scaffolder for Stork

May 17, 2019

Scaffteq West acquired by Safe Rise Scaffolding Group

May 16, 2019

JOBS JUST POSTED

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SM Newsdesk - May 27, 2019

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SM Newsdesk - May 27, 2019

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SM Newsdesk - May 27, 2019

Scaffolders Labourer

SM Newsdesk - May 26, 2019

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Sydney Scaffolding Collapse Kills Teen Apprentice

SM Newsdesk - Apr 1, 2019

A large section of scaffolding has collapsed at a building site in Sydney killing an 18-year-old apprentice and seriously injuring another. Apprentice Christopher Cassantiti was reported to have fallen from a height of almost eight-storeys when a large section of...

Qatari government backs CISRS OSTS

Feb 4, 2019

Global height safety company ‘Stop the Drops’ rebrands

Jan 30, 2019

New scaffolder training centre opens in Qatar

Jan 7, 2019

One dead after scaffolding collapse in Belgium

Oct 24, 2018

Altrad Cape awarded three-year scaffolding contract in KSA

Oct 22, 2018

Four Workers Dead After Scaffolding Collapses At Multi Storey Building

Oct 12, 2018

FEATURED JOBS

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Airwright Midland Ltd Midlands, United Kingdom May, 22

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RBS Scaffolding Ltd Winchester, United Kingdom May, 21

Scaffolders Required Full Time PAYE

cade group portsmouth, United Kingdom May, 21

URGENTLY REQUIRED : Part 1 & Part 2 SCAFFOLDERS and Advanced SCAFFOLDERS Sub Contractor

Gill Scaffolding Benfleet, United Kingdom May, 20

IN THE COURTS

Company fined after live electrical cable is fixed to scaffolding

SM Newsdesk - May 7, 2019

A Jersey scaffolding firm has been fined £45,000 after putting workers at risk of electrocution and burns. Jubilee Scaffolding Company was contracted to erect scaffolding at a property in St Lawrence, Jersey in August 2018. But...

Firm Fined After Child Falls From Scaffolding

Apr 18, 2019

Contractor jailed for skimping on scaffolding

Mar 28, 2019

Jersey scaffolding firm hit with £30K fine

Mar 25, 2019

Firm fined after scaffolding collapses at school

Feb 28, 2019

CURRENT ISSUE: WINTER

SAFETY

Recent incidents lead HSE to issue reminder on scaffolding safety

Daniel Norton - Mar 11, 2019

Storm Gareth has battered the UK with high winds over the last few days leading to the collapse of a number of scaffolds. A SECTION...

Retired scaffolder dies of Asbestos related illness

SM Newsdesk - Feb 11, 2019

A 72-year-old man has died from industry-related lung cancer. Terry Aldridge sadly passed away on October 13 at St Wilfrid's Hospice, Chichester. Terry was a scaffolder in...

SpanSet & Simian showcase solutions for the Scaffolding Industry

Daniel Norton - Sep 14, 2018

One of the UK's leading manufacturers and suppliers of height safety equipment has partnered up with Simian Risk to showcase working at height safety solutions. At...

Safety Alert Issued over defective double couplers

SM Newsdesk - Aug 20, 2018

A Health & Safety alert has been issued jointly by construction firms Kier | BAM (KBJV) over defective double coupler scaffold fittings. The KBJV...

HSE Issue Access Safety Alert

Grahame Anderson - Jul 17, 2018

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a new safety alert expanding on existing scaffold guidance. The move is aimed at enhancing current...

CONSTRUCTION NEWS

Construction

Small builders workload dips for the first time in six years

SM Newsdesk - May 1, 2019

Wood wins key role on Hinkley Point C project

Apr 11, 2019

New Technology Revolutionise UK Construction

New Technology To Revolutionise UK Construction

Feb 1, 2019

Council guilty after worker crushed by pack of roof trusses

Jan 17, 2019

Flying concrete kills worker

Dec 7, 2018

Peri Group Acquires Stake In 3D Printing Company

Oct 31, 2018

Nuclear plant Hinkley Point C continues to power ahead

Sep 28, 2018

Bricklayers Find Clever and Funny Way Round ‘No Shorts’ Ruling

Jun 15, 2018

Dutch Construction Company And University to Use 3D Printing to Make...

Jun 11, 2018

MUST READ THIS WEEK

Vicky Welch becomes the first UK female offshore scaffolder for Stork

SM Newsdesk - May 17, 2019

Welsh firm reaches new heights with mental health pledge

SM Newsdesk - May 20, 2019

HAKI grows training portfolio with CISRS Operative Training Scheme (COTS)

SM Newsdesk - May 21, 2019

Trade body partners up with SMAS Worksafe

SM Newsdesk - May 23, 2019

TRAINING NEWS

HAKI grows training portfolio with CISRS Operative Training Scheme (COTS)

SM Newsdesk - May 21, 2019

PERI’s CISRS Inspection course is a success, says firm

SM Newsdesk - May 14, 2019

Developing skills in an industry where time and health and safety standards are continually under scrutiny is essential. By attending such courses that provide upskilling opportunities, Scaffolding Inspectors can maintain the highest standards on...

CISRS Partners with Providers to Offer Subsidised CPD Courses

Apr 23, 2019

CISRS OSTS Continues to Expand in UAE

Apr 15, 2019

PERI Delivers First Ever BASE Course

Apr 4, 2019

CISRS Increases CPD availability

Apr 3, 2019

Safety and Access expands training reach into west London

Feb 28, 2019

On Site CPD Training Delivered at Fawley

Feb 18, 2019

System scaffolding training to feature heavily at East London centre

Feb 5, 2019

Qatari government backs CISRS OSTS

Feb 4, 2019

BIZARRE

My Kingdom For A Horse? As long as it’s made from scaffolding

Bizarre Grahame Anderson - Jun 28, 2018

One-legged Scaffolder in battle to keep his car

Bizarre Grahame Anderson - Jan 15, 2018

VIDEOS

Scaffolding News

Corporate video goes wrong but scaffolding firm benefits

International News

Scaffolding collapse leaves worker hanging off building and pedestrian critically injured

Video

No fear scaffolders dismantle high altitude hanger

Technology

Scaffolding on Big Ben ‘falls away’ with Snapchat App

International News

Video: Motorbike rider wiped out as scaffolding falls four storeys

PROJECT NEWS

Access Firm Performs Acrobatics For Stage Show Project

SM Newsdesk - Dec 6, 2018

Hollywood star Channing Tatum’s new UK show Magic Mike Live which features dancers performing aerobatics on wires to create a 360 degree spectacular has become one of the hottest tickets in town. And for the...

Scaffolding Firm Provides Lifesaving Services To HART

SM Newsdesk - Nov 27, 2018

Cambridge & Hertfordshire based company Royston Scaffolding Ltd recently provided specialised scaffolding to the East of England Hazardous Area Response Team (HART). The specialist ambulance service, that provides expert medical care in particularly difficult environments...

Special Access Solutions at Euston Station

Nov 2, 2018

Layher Scaffolding Event Systems Rose Theatre

Layher Scaffolding and Event Systems Take Centre Stage

Oct 12, 2018

Palmers erects modular access for historic old mint in Edinburgh

Sep 14, 2018

300-tonne scaffold installation enables refurb of Army’s top tactical trainer

Sep 12, 2018

Lyndon erect 18.5 tonne Mobile Birdcage on prestigious London project

Sep 7, 2018

Layher Scaffolding Impressess During Historic Castle Refurbishment

Aug 8, 2018

INNOVATIONS

Layher Creates Cutting Edge Aluminium FlexBeam

Dec 7, 2018

New Heights For Lynch Scaffolding System

May 30, 2018

Introducing The Lay Flat Fitting

May 9, 2018

Makers of worlds first on-site Scaffolding Robot bags €1M in funding

May 3, 2018

Wood partners up to develop wearable camera tech for oil and...

Apr 24, 2018

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

The Evolution of Scaffold Design

Brian Webb - May 13, 2019

People will always need access to hard-to-reach places, and we will always need scaffolding. To do scaffolding properly and safely involves numerous people: engineers, designers, estimators, and scaffolders – as well as the building...

HAKI launches new mobile application

SM Newsdesk - May 7, 2019

System access equipment provider, HAKI has launched a new iOS mobile application that brings to life the product range through interactive user guides and augmented reality (AR). The HAKI App is a free, one-stop service...

SMART Scaffolder adds the TG20:13 wind factor for the Channel Islands

Apr 30, 2019

Introducing the new TRAD MINI CATCHFAN

Mar 11, 2019

Digital Technology Solution From PERI For The Industrial Environment

Mar 11, 2019

Layher UK expands with new West Bromwich depot

Mar 7, 2019

SafeTime launch new passive inspection system

Feb 20, 2019

Global height safety company ‘Stop the Drops’ rebrands

Jan 30, 2019

Scaffolding Finance In The 21st Century

Jan 22, 2019

TRAD Hire & Sales Release New ALTRIX Temporary Roof System User...

Nov 22, 2018

COMPANIES

Introducing the new TRAD MINI CATCHFAN

SM Newsdesk - Mar 11, 2019

The TRAD Mini Catchfan is a new innovation from TRAD Safety Systems. This unique system has been specifically designed with the scaffolding sector in mind. The TRAD Mini Catchfan offers significantly increased protection when it...

TRAD make donation to Lighthouse Charity following win at Altrad President’s...

SM Newsdesk - Jan 31, 2019

TRAD UK proudly received the Best Team Contribution Award at the inaugural Altrad President’s Awards for Safety Ceremony in Montpellier at the end of 2018. The Safety Award was in recognition of TRAD’s significant contribution towards improving safety...

TRADGuard provides protection on London’s ‘Can of Ham’

Dec 3, 2018

TRAD Hire & Sales Release New ALTRIX Temporary Roof System User...

Nov 22, 2018

TRAD Hire & Sales Release New Plettac Metrix User Guide

Oct 26, 2018

GKR launches support initiative for Mental Health & Wellbeing

Oct 9, 2018

INDUSTRIAL

Nuclear plant Hinkley Point C continues to power ahead

Sep 28, 2018

New Eggborough Power Station gets green light

Sep 21, 2018

ExxonMobil plans for UK’s largest oil refinery to receive £500m upgrade

Sep 11, 2018

HIRE & SALES

New Name For Major Scaffold Boards Provider

SM Newsdesk - Mar 22, 2019

Lincolnshire based Caspian Access and Plant Hire Ltd becomes Caspian Group Ltd. For over 30 years Caspian Access and Plant Hire Ltd have been one of the UK’s leading suppliers of scaffolding boards and related...

Beaver 84 Merges With Generation Hire and Sales

Beaver84 Merges With Generation Hire & Sales

SM Newsdesk - Jan 7, 2019

Scaffolding specialist Altrad Beaver84 has merged with Generation Hire & Sales. As of the 1st January, Altrad Beaver84 is now trading as Generation Hire and sales the firm has said on its website. Both Beaver84 and...