// THE LATEST
// NEWS
Site closes after scaffolder reports COVID symptoms
A construction site in Dublin has been closed down temporarily after a worker showed symptoms for coronavirus. Workers on a block of luxury homes under construction in Rathgar Village, South Dublin were turned away after...
Worker killed in Isle of Man Scaffolding Fall
An investigation is underway after a man died falling from scaffolding at King William's College on the Isle of Man. A 56-year-old fell from scaffolding during refurbishment works at King William's College in Castletown at...
Dutch firm launches magnetic fall protection
A first of its kind magnetic anchor for fall protection has been launched by Dutch firm McNetiq The new magnetic anchor for fall protection when working at height have been developed by Rotterdam-based company McNetiq....
New Appointment at Connolly Scaffolding
Manchester firm Connolly Scaffolding has appointed Dave Bowring as its Associate Director. Dave Bowring the ex-boss of Bowmac Access services based in Chester will be heading up Connolly Scaffolding's Estimating and Commercial department, the company...
North East Safety Systems Firm Launch the MacHatch
JMAC Safety Systems has launched a new safety product in a bid to protect workers between floors. Teesside based JMAC Safety Systems announced this month that they have launched a new product to add to...
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// THE BUSINESS
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// PRODUCTS
Site closes after scaffolder reports COVID symptoms
A construction site in Dublin has been closed down temporarily after a worker showed symptoms for coronavirus. Workers on a block of luxury homes under construction in Rathgar Village, South Dublin were turned away after...
Worker killed in Isle of Man Scaffolding Fall
An investigation is underway after a man died falling from scaffolding at King William's College on the Isle of Man. A 56-year-old fell from scaffolding during refurbishment works at King William's College in Castletown at...
// CONSTRUCTION
£1.3bn Investment in Construction Confirmed
The government has confirmed details of a £1.3bn investment in the construction industry to deliver 45,000 homes and create 85,000 jobs. Tens of thousands of new homes and other vital infrastructure construction projects were given the green light today. The nearly £1.3 billion of investment...
Impact Report: Construction Industry Helpline sees a 57% rise in demand
The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has just published its fourth annual impact report which communicates to the industry, supporters and stakeholders, the impact that the charity is making and how it is helping to...
Actavo expands Shoring operations into Scotland
Actavo Hire and Sales has announced that it will continue to expand its shoring operations across the UK starting with Glasgow. The company has twenty-three branches in the UK and has established Shoring operations...
FEATURES FROM THE MAG
The Importance of Installing and Checking Scaffold Ties
The recent high winds from storm Ciara and Dennis have highlighted the potential damage and destruction that can be caused by improper scaffold installation. Jonathan Craig from Hydrajaws guides us on the importance of installing and checking scaffold ties. Scaffold Ties A scaffold tie is an...
LATEST MAGAZINE
ScaffMag Issue 9
The coronavirus crisis and its impact on our industry features heavily in this issue . A recent ScaffMag Covid-19 survey has revealed that 28% within our industry have been laid off, but why? (see p6). We also look at the longterm impact of the virus on both the scaffolding and construction industries (see p14). Meanwhile, our main features in this issue cover the training and recruitment sectors. Our man Richard Trenchard speaks with Dave Mosley about the ongoing uphill battle of the CISRS card change over (see p33). And we look to the NASC to find out how they are attracting new blood into the industry to tackle the skills shortage (see p36).
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