From Tools to Teaching: CITB’s Call for Scaffolding Instructors

If you've ever considered a career change from scaffolding to teaching, now is the time. The CITB’s National Construction College (NCC) is looking for experienced scaffolders to join its team of instructors and help train the next generation of industry professionals. With open days on Thursday, 28th November, and Saturday, 30th...

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Budget Misses the Mark: NASC Calls for a Blueprint That Truly Builds Britain

The National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has voiced concerns over the latest Budget, questioning the government’s commitment to “get Britain building.” While the Chancellor’s proposals include significant initiatives aimed at boosting housing and infrastructure, NASC CEO Clive Dickin believes...

SEP Culant and JMAC Team Up to Transform UK Work-at-Height Services

SEP Culant and JMAC Group have joined forces in a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing work-at-height and access support services across multiple industries in the UK. The collaboration brings together SEP Culant’s rope access expertise and JMAC Group’s expansive...

Coventry Scaffolding Supports Historic Restoration Work at Hampton Court Palace

Coventry Scaffolding, a leading London-based scaffolding contractor and Royal Warrant Holder, recently played a pivotal role in supporting restoration efforts at the iconic Hampton Court Palace.  Commissioned by Historic Royal Palaces, Coventry Scaffolding designed, supplied, and erected a 10-metre bespoke...

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Issue #23 (Autumn 24)

From Tools to Teaching: CITB’s Call for Scaffolding Instructors

If you've ever considered a career change from scaffolding to teaching, now is the time. The CITB’s National Construction College (NCC) is looking for experienced...

Budget Misses the Mark: NASC Calls for a Blueprint That Truly Builds Britain

The National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has voiced concerns over the latest Budget, questioning the government’s commitment to “get Britain building.” While the Chancellor’s...

SEP Culant and JMAC Team Up to Transform UK Work-at-Height Services

SEP Culant and JMAC Group have joined forces in a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing work-at-height and access support services across multiple industries in...

Coventry Scaffolding Supports Historic Restoration Work at Hampton Court Palace

Coventry Scaffolding, a leading London-based scaffolding contractor and Royal Warrant Holder, recently played a pivotal role in supporting restoration efforts at the iconic Hampton...

TRAD UK Urges Contractors to Verify NASC Compliance for Safe, Reliable Scaffolding Solutions

TRAD UK, a leading name in the scaffolding supply industry, has reaffirmed its dedication to quality and safety by highlighting its extensive range of...

JR Scaffold Plays Key Role in Scotland’s Tallest Residential Building

In a milestone project set to redefine Glasgow’s skyline, JR Scaffold, one of Scotland’s leading scaffolding firms, has helped lay the groundwork for the...

From Tools to Teaching: CITB’s Call for Scaffolding Instructors

If you've ever considered a career change from scaffolding to teaching, now is the time. The CITB’s National Construction College (NCC) is looking for experienced scaffolders to join its team of instructors and help train the next generation of industry...

Budget Misses the Mark: NASC Calls for a Blueprint That Truly Builds Britain

The National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has voiced concerns over the latest Budget, questioning the government’s commitment to “get Britain building.” While the Chancellor’s proposals include significant initiatives aimed at boosting housing and infrastructure, NASC CEO Clive Dickin believes...

SEP Culant and JMAC Team Up to Transform UK Work-at-Height Services

SEP Culant and JMAC Group have joined forces in a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing work-at-height and access support services across multiple industries in the UK. The collaboration brings together SEP Culant’s rope access expertise and JMAC Group’s expansive...

HAKI Safety Expands Reach with Strategic Acquisition

In a move to strengthen its foothold in the work zone safety sector, HAKI Safety has successfully acquired Semmco Group, a prominent UK-based manufacturer specialising in safe access platforms for aircraft and train maintenance. This acquisition broadens HAKI’s product...

Industry Insights

The Real Danger of Knock-off Scaffolding Products

In the fast-paced, high-risk world of scaffolding, safety is everything. It’s the foundation on which our entire industry rests—literally and figuratively. However, as recent revelations from Apollo Cradles have shown, this foundation is being undermined by the production and sale...

The Dangers of ‘Mixing’ System Scaffolding

T hroughout my career working with system scaffolding – predominantly Layher – I’ve had approaches from manufacturers with ‘copied’ products. These are companies that essentially supply poor copies of original manufacturers’ components – whatever they say, this is what they...

Purchase or Hire: Which is the Best Way to Add System Scaffolding to Your Stock? 

As someone with experience both of using systems scaffolding to build a business, and a CEO of a group that offered hire and sale options, I’m often asked about my opinions on this issue. I’ve set my personal thoughts...

Building a Stable Scaffolding Business

Industry leader Des Moore explores how to build a stable business—something that scaffolding businesses need to consider at all times, but that becomes even more critical during volatile economic periods. In my previous articles for ScaffMag, I’ve talked about how...

Sunbelt Rentals Wins Major Award for Miami Freedom Tower Restoration

Sunbelt Rentals has won the 2024 Supported Scaffold Project of the Year Award from the Scaffold and Access Industry Association (SAIA) for its work on Miami’s historic Freedom Tower. This award recognises Sunbelt’s innovative access solutions in tackling the unique challenges posed by the...

Global News

Scaffolding Worker Falls to Death at Hong Kong Factory Building

In a tragic incident in Hong Kong, a scaffolding worker fell to his death earlier today while dismantling bamboo scaffolding on an industrial building in To Kwa Wan. The 44-year-old man was found unconscious on a concrete canopy at...

SafeWork NSW Targets Scaffold Safety in Major Crackdown

SafeWork NSW inspectors have kicked off a full-scale inspection blitz on scaffold safety at construction sites across New South Wales, Australia, as part of the new “Scaff Safe 2024” campaign. With Newcastle leading the charge, inspectors are doubling down...

HAKI Reports Organic Growth and Stronger Margins

HAKI Safety AB, a Swedish scaffolding and safety solutions firm, has posted positive results for the third quarter of 2024, showing organic growth and improved profitability. The company’s net sales rose by 1 per cent to SEK 253 million (£18.6...

Hong Kong Tightens Bamboo Scaffolding Safety Rules

Hong Kong, one of the few places in the world still using bamboo scaffolding on modern construction sites, is stepping up safety standards. A new set of regulations designed to improve worker safety will take effect on October 19th, marking...

BrandSafway Appoints Gabriel McCabe to Lead the Company Into 2025

BrandSafway, a global leader in access and speciality services, has announced Gabriel McCabe's appointment as its new President and CEO, effective January 1, 2025.  The announcement follows the planned retirement of current CEO Karl Fessenden, who will step down at...

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UK Construction Industry Outlook 2024: Key Trends and Challenges Revealed

The UK construction industry outlook for 2024 presents a complex picture, with key declines in planning approvals and contract awards, according to the latest Glenigan report. The report shows that detailed planning approvals have dropped sharply by 37% year-on-year, reflecting a challenging environment for new...

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Data Report Highlights Sector-Wide Impact of ISG’s Sudden Collapse

The sudden collapse of ISG has sent ripples through the UK construction industry, leaving...

Wates Group Acquires Liberty in Major Expansion of Property Services

The Wates Group has announced the acquisition of Liberty, the property services division of ForHousing, a prominent social housing provider based in the northwest. This significant move will see Liberty, along with its 1,100 employees, joining Wates Property Services. Liberty, which...

New Planning Rules Spur Scaffolding Demand as Housing Targets Soar

In a bold move set to invigorate the scaffolding and construction sectors, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has reinstated mandatory house-building targets for planning authorities across England. This significant policy shift aims to fulfil Labour's ambitious election manifesto promise...

Construction Anticipates Growth Boost Post-Election

The construction industry is poised for significant growth following the recent election of the new Labour government, according to a leading industry intelligence firm, Glenigan. Despite facing near-term challenges such as slow economic growth and persistently high interest rates, Glenigan's...

Government Acts to Eradicate CIS Fraud in Construction

In a bid to root out widespread fraud within the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), the government has announced stringent measures set to take effect from April 2024.  This crackdown aims to close a £300 million loophole exploited by organised crime...

Training & Skills

Scaffolding Association and City & Guilds Unveil Fully Funded Skills Bootcamps

As National Scaffolding Week 2024 gets underway, the Scaffolding Association has announced a landmark partnership with City & Guilds Training to deliver exclusive Skills...

NASC Urges Input on Future of CISRS Perception Survey

The National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) is urging its members to participate in a crucial new CISRS perception survey that could shape the future of scaffolding training across the UK. This push for industry feedback follows the publication...

NASC & CISRS Begins Search for Key Training Role After Director’s Sudden Exit

The National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) and the Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) have launched the recruitment process for a new Head of Training and Education. The move comes just months after CISRS Managing Director David Mosley's sudden...

New Initiative Offers School Leavers a Path into Scaffolding in the North East

In an exciting development for young people in the North East, a new initiative is opening doors for school leavers to enter the scaffolding industry, significantly boosting apprenticeships and local employment. W@H Solutions, with support from Procure Plus and the...

CISRS Releases Updated 2-Day SSPTS Cuplok Course

The Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) has released a newly updated 2-day System Scaffolding Product Training Scheme (SSPTS) Cuplok course. This development is part of CISRS's ongoing efforts to standardise training across the UK, ensuring that all SSPTS...

NASC and CISRS to Overhaul Scaffolding Training Following Eye-Opening 2024 Report

In a bold move that could reshape the scaffolding industry, the National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has published its much-anticipated ‘Training in the Scaffolding Industry: Report 2024.’ The comprehensive report sheds light on the current state of training...

Guidance

TG30 Set to Transform System Scaffolding Safety and Compliance at ScaffEx24

The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) is set to introduce a significant advancement in scaffolding safety and compliance at ScaffEx24 with the launch...

NASC Outlines New Fire Risk Measures in Wake of Grenfell Inquiry

Following the final report from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry and a recent fire at a residential block in Dagenham, the National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has released an important Safety Bulletin. The bulletin provides key guidelines to scaffolding...

Scaffolders Urged to Protect Swift Nests During Breeding Season

In response to recent incidents where scaffolding has obstructed swift nest sites, RSPB volunteer Kerry Dawson is issuing a heartfelt plea to scaffolding companies across the UK. This summer, two alarming cases have been seen in Ramsgate and Eltham,...

NASC Releases Technical Update on Scaffold Baseplates

The National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has issued a significant technical update to its guidance document TG20:21 to align scaffold baseplate practices with current industry standards.  The update, released today, reaffirms the critical position of baseplate thickness within scaffolding...

WAHSA Updates Guidance on Energy Absorbing Lanyards

In a development aimed at bolstering safety standards in industries involving work at heights, the Working at Height Safety Association (WAHSA) has unveiled new guidelines.  The guidelines comprehensively cover the proper selection, use, maintenance, and periodic inspection of single and...

How to produce a method statement and how does it help you manage risk?

All organisations have a legal requirement to carry out risk assessments on any activities which could have a significant impact on their employees or others who may be affected by their undertakings. Where a company employs five or more staff,...

Products & Services

TRAD UK Urges Contractors to Verify NASC Compliance for Safe, Reliable Scaffolding Solutions

TRAD UK, a leading name in the scaffolding supply industry, has reaffirmed its dedication to quality and safety by highlighting its extensive range of...

Apollo Cradles Warns of Further Issues with Knock-off X-Beams

Apollo Cradles Limited has issued a fresh warning to the scaffolding industry regarding the continued presence of counterfeit X-Beams circulating in the market. In a recent LinkedIn post, Mark Holmes, Manager of Apollo Scaffold Services, shared a letter highlighting...

SpanSet Secures Two-Year PPE Contract with Altrad UK & Ireland

SpanSet, a leading provider of height safety, lifting, and load control solutions, has been awarded the prestigious contract to supply personal protective equipment (PPE) to Altrad UK and Ireland for the next two years. The partnership highlights SpanSet’s longstanding...

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New Tube & Fitting System Scaffold Aims to Revolutionise the UK Scaffolding Industry

Paul Lynch of Lynch Developments, a serial innovator known for previous products such as his Advanced Double Handrail and the Lynch System Scaffold, has...

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All construction sites pose risks to workers. It is here that 20.9% of fatal workplace accidents in the EU take place. To avoid costly...

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ScaffPlan: Designing the Future of Scaffolding

Scaffmag Editor Daniel Norton sat down with ScaffPlan directors Simon Boyes and Ben Beaumont to find out where the company is heading and how...

From Vision to Victory: The Journey of ScaffChamp

Scaffmag's Editor, Daniel Norton, had the opportunity to speak with Viktor Voroncov, the visionary founder of ScaffChamp, and Oleg Abramov, the Head of ScaffChamp...

Elevating Excellence: Layher UK’s Strategic Shifts for Growth

In an exclusive interview, Sean Pike, Managing Director at Layher UK, offers an insightful glimpse into the company's visionary strategies for the year ahead...

Events & Awards

ScaffEx24 Announces Two New Keynote Speakers

ScaffEx24, one of the leading events for the scaffolding and construction industry, has announced the addition of two new keynote speakers for its upcoming conference.  James Butcher, Executive Director of the National Federation of Builders (NFB), and David Abraham, Founder...

TG30 Set to Transform System Scaffolding Safety and Compliance at ScaffEx24

The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) is set to introduce a significant advancement in scaffolding safety and compliance at ScaffEx24 with the launch of TG30, a new comprehensive guidance suite designed for system scaffolding.  The initiative, hailed as a...

NASC to Unveil Game-Changing CAS at ScaffEx24

The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) is set to unveil its highly anticipated Common Assessment Standard (CAS) at this year’s ScaffEx24, marking a significant shift in how scaffolding contractors handle prequalification requirements. This major initiative is designed to...

SCP Group Founder Awarded Honorary Fellowship from University of Wolverhampton

Ranjit Singh Dale, founder and chairman of SCP Group, has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the University of Wolverhampton for his contributions to business and his efforts to improve the lives of people in the city. Over the last...

NASC Unveils Shortlist for 2024 ScaffEx24 Scaffolding Excellence Awards

The NASC (National Access and Scaffolding Confederation) has announced the highly anticipated shortlist for the prestigious ScaffEx24 Scaffolding Excellence Awards. The awards, which will be presented at the ScaffEx24 Ball and Gala Dinner, which will be held at the...

Interviews

ScaffPlan: Designing the Future of Scaffolding

Scaffmag Editor Daniel Norton sat down with ScaffPlan directors Simon Boyes and Ben Beaumont to find out where the company is heading and how it plans to continue transforming the scaffolding industry. With major updates and new product releases...

From Vision to Victory: The Journey of ScaffChamp

Scaffmag's Editor, Daniel Norton, had the opportunity to speak with Viktor Voroncov, the visionary founder of ScaffChamp, and Oleg Abramov, the Head of ScaffChamp Operations, to delve into the origins, evolution, and future of this remarkable event. Since its inception...

Elevating Excellence: Layher UK’s Strategic Shifts for Growth

In an exclusive interview, Sean Pike, Managing Director at Layher UK, offers an insightful glimpse into the company's visionary strategies for the year ahead and beyond following some significant management shifts. Layher UK, the system scaffolding powerhouse, remains a beacon...

GKR Scaffolding: 30 Years of Shaping London’s Skyline

Celebrating three decades of architectural mastery and steadfast growth, GKR Scaffolding stands as a beacon of excellence in the construction industry. Founded on the principles of safety, innovation, and unwavering dedication, this London-based firm has etched its name on...

New Era of Leadership Unfolds at Layher UK

In the world of scaffolding and access solutions, change is a constant force, propelling innovation and excellence to new heights. The recent appointment of Anita Singh as Technical Director at Layher UK marks the dawn of a new era....

Companies

SEP Culant and JMAC Team Up to Transform UK Work-at-Height Services

SEP Culant and JMAC Group have joined forces in a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing work-at-height and access support services across multiple industries in...

HAKI Safety Expands Reach with Strategic Acquisition

In a move to strengthen its foothold in the work zone safety sector, HAKI Safety has successfully acquired Semmco Group, a prominent UK-based manufacturer...

TRAD UK Celebrates Over 1 Million Work Hours Without a Lost Time Injury

TRAD UK, one of the UK’s leading scaffolding and safety systems suppliers, has achieved a remarkable milestone—over one million work hours without a Lost...

Independent Design House Group Acquires Clarkebond in Major Expansion

Independent Design House Group Ltd (IDHG), a leading engineering design consultancy, has acquired Clarkebond (UK) Ltd, a strategic move that significantly strengthens its position...

System News

PERI Delivers Hands-On Training to Laing O’Rourke’s Temporary Works Teams

In a move aimed at boosting on-site safety and practical knowledge, PERI recently hosted a hands-on training workshop for Laing O’Rourke’s engineers and temporary...

AT-PAC Announces New Managing Director for Canada

AT-PAC, a global leader in scaffolding manufacturing and solutions, has appointed Allan Hazzard as the new Managing Director for its Canadian operations. This strategic...

HAKI Safety Expands Geodesy Offerings in Norway

HAKI Safety has broadened its geodesy product range in Norway, thanks to its subsidiary, Norgeodesi, securing the sales rights for Trimble’s BuildingPoint instruments and...

Skill Scaffolding’s Transportable Pedestrian Bridge with Layher UK

Skill Scaffolding has partnered with Layher UK to deliver a pedestrian access bridge in Lostwithiel, Cornwall. Together, they’ve supplied a temporary pedestrian bridge using the...

PERI Training Courses Eligible for Substantial CITB Funding

In a significant boost for the construction sector, PERI, a leading provider of formwork, system scaffolding and training, has announced that its courses will...

Scafom-rux UK Announces Strategic Partnership with St Helens Plant

Scafom-rux UK has officially announced a new partnership with St Helens Plant, a leading scaffolding supplier and repair specialist in the UK. This collaboration...

Pilosio UK and APA Height Team Up for the Flydeck Suspended Access System across UK

Italian innovator Pilosio UK has teamed up with APA Height Access Ltd, a leading scaffolding company in the UK, to bring the cutting-edge Flydeck...

Layher Kicks Off 2024 Open Morning Series with Successful Event

Layher UK, the esteemed provider of system scaffolding solutions, launched its first Open Morning of 2024 at Simian Risk’s training centre in Leytonstone on...

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ScaffEx24 Announces Two New Keynote Speakers

ScaffEx24, one of the leading events for the scaffolding and construction industry, has announced the addition of two new keynote speakers for its upcoming conference.  James Butcher, Executive Director of the National Federation of Builders (NFB), and David Abraham, Founder...

TG30 Set to Transform System Scaffolding Safety and Compliance at ScaffEx24

The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) is set to introduce a significant advancement in scaffolding safety and compliance at ScaffEx24 with the launch of TG30, a new comprehensive guidance suite designed for system scaffolding.  The initiative, hailed as a...

NASC to Unveil Game-Changing CAS at ScaffEx24

The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) is set to unveil its highly anticipated Common Assessment Standard (CAS) at this year’s ScaffEx24, marking a significant shift in how scaffolding contractors handle prequalification requirements. This major initiative is designed to...

Sunbelt Rentals Wins Major Award for Miami Freedom Tower Restoration

Sunbelt Rentals has won the 2024 Supported Scaffold Project of the Year Award from the Scaffold and Access Industry...

Scaffolding Worker Falls to Death at Hong Kong Factory Building

In a tragic incident in Hong Kong, a scaffolding worker fell to his death earlier today while dismantling bamboo...

TRAD UK Urges Contractors to Verify NASC Compliance for Safe, Reliable Scaffolding Solutions

TRAD UK, a leading name in the scaffolding supply industry, has reaffirmed its dedication to quality and safety by...