Monthly Archives: August, 2011

Nearly 80% of scaffold sites fail safety checks in German state

Authorities in the German state of Hesse have launched a week-long scaffold safety inspection campaign after previous checks found...

RNDV crowned ScaffChamp champions again in Vilnius

RNDV has been crowned ScaffChamp 2026 champion after winning the international scaffolding competition for the second year running. The team...

ScaffChamp 2026 gets underway in Vilnius

After Friday’s team draw and structure briefing, competitors are now putting planning into practice as they take on the...

Live Blog: ScaffChamp 2026 opens today in Vilnius

ScaffChamp 2026 opens today in Vilnius, with the team draw and the reveal of tomorrow’s build task set to...

HAKI expands fall protection offer with Combisafe deal

HAKI Safety has signed an agreement to acquire selected operations of Combisafe, the fall protection brand best known for...

Former 3B Training director joins NASC training team

NASC has appointed Rob Boardman as its new Head of Training and Education. He will take up the role from...

Fuel costs pile pressure on UK scaffolding firms

Rising fuel costs are continuing to hit scaffolding businesses across the UK, with many firms absorbing the increases rather...

Jersey gains first CISRS training centre for Channel Islands

Scaffolders in Jersey can now access CISRS training locally after Scaffold Training Academy Ltd gained approval as an official...

Researchers test two-drone system for autonomous bricklaying

Researchers have demonstrated an autonomous drone system capable of placing bricks and applying adhesive in mid-air, in a development...

NASC updates TG30 with new birdcage system scaffold guidance

NASC has updated its TG30 system scaffolding guidance to include a new range of birdcage configurations for cup, wedge...

Your complete guide to ScaffChamp 2026 in Vilnius

Everything is now in place for ScaffChamp 2026, the international scaffolding championship that returns to Vilnius, Lithuania, on 5–6...

Layher named Best Brand of the Year for 2026

Layher has received the PLUS X AWARD’s Best Brand of the Year 2026 title in the scaffolding systems category. The...