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Scaffolders Join Offshore Workers in Upcoming Strike

Unite the union has confirmed that scaffolders and around 85 other offshore workers from Petrofac Facilities Management Limited will undertake a six-day strike on installations managed by Ithaca Energy.  The decision comes as a culmination of the continued disagreements over...

Scaffold Steel Prices Set for Stabilisation

A deceleration in the reduction of steel-based scaffolding product prices is on the horizon, according to a detailed market...

Lyndon SGB Spearheads Historic Renovation at Rothesay Pavilion

The iconic Category A Listed Rothesay Pavilion, a renowned architectural gem on the Isle of Bute, is undergoing a...

Oil Refinery Workers Mull Strike Over Pay

Over 1,000 engineering construction workers stationed at major oil refineries such as Fawley, Stanlow, Grangemouth, and Pembroke are gearing...

How System Scaffolding can Speed Up Recladding projects

Charles Stratford, Business Development Manager for PERI UP Scaffolding, highlights the importance of utilising system scaffolding to speed up...

World’s First ScaffFloat Bridge Aids in Hams Hall Demolition

In an industry-first, specialist contractors have utilised a floating bridge crafted entirely from standard scaffolding to complete the demolition...

GKR Scaffolding Crowned Access & Scaffolding Specialist of the Year

In a night of celebration and recognition for specialists across various industries, GKR Scaffolding clinched the prestigious title of...

// INDUSTRY NEWS

Scaffolders Join Offshore Workers in Upcoming Strike

Unite the union has confirmed that scaffolders and around 85 other offshore workers from Petrofac Facilities Management Limited will...

Scaffold Steel Prices Set for Stabilisation

A deceleration in the reduction of steel-based scaffolding product prices is on the horizon, according to a detailed market...

Lyndon SGB Spearheads Historic Renovation at Rothesay Pavilion

The iconic Category A Listed Rothesay Pavilion, a renowned architectural gem on the Isle of Bute, is undergoing a...

Oil Refinery Workers Mull Strike Over Pay

Over 1,000 engineering construction workers stationed at major oil refineries such as Fawley, Stanlow, Grangemouth, and Pembroke are gearing...

World’s First ScaffFloat Bridge Aids in Hams Hall Demolition

In an industry-first, specialist contractors have utilised a floating bridge crafted entirely from standard scaffolding to complete the demolition...

Bilfinger Expands European Footprint with Fluor’s Stork Acquisition

In a strategic move to bolster its footprint in the industrial services sector, Bilfinger has inked a deal to...

Scaffolder Wins Tribunal Over London’s Low Emission Zone

A scaffolder has won a tribunal after he raised questions about the legality of signs for London's Low Emission...

TRAD UK Takes on Autumn Charity Challenges

TRAD UK, which has raised more than £100,000 for local and national charities over the past few years, is...

Layher Advances Scaffolding Production with Innovative Plant 3 Galvanising Facility

Layher, the world's largest system scaffolding manufacturer, has completed its inaugural immersion in its new hot-dip galvanising facility at...

Scaffolder Wins Tribunal Over London’s Low Emission Zone

A scaffolder has won a tribunal after he raised questions about the legality of signs for London's Low Emission...

Scaffolders Join Offshore Workers in Upcoming Strike

Unite the union has confirmed that scaffolders and around 85 other offshore workers from Petrofac Facilities Management Limited will...

Scaffold Steel Prices Set for Stabilisation

A deceleration in the reduction of steel-based scaffolding product prices is on the horizon, according to a detailed market...

Lyndon SGB Spearheads Historic Renovation at Rothesay Pavilion

The iconic Category A Listed Rothesay Pavilion, a renowned architectural gem on the Isle of Bute, is undergoing a...

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Say Scaffolding (Northern) Ltd are looking to recruit a Junior Surveyor to join the team at our premises in...

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Archivio are looking for Scaffolders in Willesden Junction. Please call Ursh on 07947677776

Scaffolding, Contracts Manager Ireland & UK

Due to continued growth and expansion Sean Doyle Scaffolding Ltd. UK and our Irish branches (under Laois Scaffolding Hire...

Health & Safety Advisor (Scaffolding, Work at Height & Construction)

Quintessence Safety Consultants Ltd is seeking a Full-time Health & Safety Advisor. With over 25 years of experience, Quintessence Safety...

Scaffold Labourer

‘Due to the continued growth and diversity of Shield Services Group the  Scaffolding Division is looking for additional Scaffold...

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Bilfinger Expands European Footprint with Fluor’s Stork Acquisition

In a strategic move to bolster its footprint in the industrial services sector, Bilfinger has inked a deal to acquire key units of the...

Layher Advances Scaffolding Production with Innovative Plant 3 Galvanising Facility

Layher, the world's largest system scaffolding manufacturer, has completed its inaugural immersion in its new hot-dip galvanising facility at Layher's brand-new Plant 3 in...

ITP Appoints New Sales Director to Propel Growth Strategy

Industrial Textiles and Plastics (ITP) Ltd, a leading manufacturer of scaffold sheeting and related materials, has announced the appointment of Matt Thompson as Sales...

JMAC Consolidates to Reshape Scaffolding Landscape

Teesside-based company JMAC, a prominent player in the scaffolding access and multi-discipline industrial services sectors, has announced a significant restructuring within its family-owned business.  The...

WWSA and UKSSH Triumph in Joint Venture

International scaffolding management specialists Worldwide Scaffold and Access Limited (WWSA) and UK System Scaffold Hire (UKSSH) have announced the successful completion of their inaugural...

JR Scaffold Seals Two-Year Deal with Home Fix Scotland

JR Scaffold Services, one of Scotland's leading scaffolding providers and a JR Group division has secured an initial two-year tender with Home Fix Scotland. As...

Scaling New Heights: The Remarkable Rise of Creator Scaffold Designs

From a tiny portakabin to towering success, the Berry brothers' Creator Scaffold Designs has defied the odds and carved a niche for itself in...

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// Industry Comment

“Relaxation of the Working at Height Regulations can only make the situation worse”

3B Training, a leading multi-accredited health and safety training company to the construction sector, joins industry bodies in calling on the government for reassurance...

Is system scaffolding the future?

Des Moore, CEO at TRAD Group, takes a look at system scaffolding and whether it can add value to your business. In September, I took...

Should your business join a scaffolding association?

As a former President of the NASC, you wouldn’t be surprised to read an article promoting the benefits of joining an industry association. In...

How System Scaffolding can Speed Up Recladding projects

Charles Stratford, Business Development Manager for PERI UP Scaffolding, highlights the importance of utilising system scaffolding to speed up remedial work on high-rises and reduce the disruption caused to residents occupying these buildings.  Why should we focus on recladding? Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy in...

// Training

// Projects

Selfie Competition Showcases High-Risk Industries

AIS Survivex is hosting a captivating photography competition that showcases the thrill and beauty of working in high-risk industries.  The 'Selfie at Work' competition encourages...

CISRS On Target to Recruit More Scaffolding Instructors

Following a successful £208k commission from the CITB last November to train 16 new instructors, CISRS has reported being on track to fulfil its...

AIS Survivex Launches Energy Sector Training Facility in Teesside

AIS Survivex, one of the UK's foremost energy sector training providers, has announced plans to establish a new training facility in Middlesbrough's Cannon Park...

Lyndon SGB Spearheads Historic Renovation at Rothesay Pavilion

The iconic Category A Listed Rothesay Pavilion, a renowned architectural gem on the Isle of Bute, is undergoing a significant transformation.  The Pavilion, constructed in...

World’s First ScaffFloat Bridge Aids in Hams Hall Demolition

In an industry-first, specialist contractors have utilised a floating bridge crafted entirely from standard scaffolding to complete the demolition of the Hams Hall Bridge...

Teeing Up Perfection: Event & Media Structures and Layher Excel at LIV Golf

In every great sporting event, the invisible hands of logistics, architecture, and teamwork work tirelessly behind the scenes to orchestrate the spectacle. At the...

IKEA Unveils World’s Largest Blue Bag Scaffold Wrap at Oxford Circus

IKEA has teamed up with Embrace Building Wraps to showcase a colossal FRAKTA bag scaffold wrap design at Oxford Circus. The bustling Oxford Circus has...

M.R. Scaffolding and Layher UK Conquer M62 Ouse Bridge

When it comes to challenging feats of engineering and problem-solving, few projects can compete with the recent emergency access operation on the M62 Ouse...

// Products & Services

Pilosio’s Flydeck System Offers New Possibilities in Under-Deck Operations

Ahead of Pilosio's upcoming CAD Design Event in Aberdeen, Flydeck's innovative design, versatility, and safety features are attracting industry...

CADS Launches SMART Compliance

In an industry where time is money, saving valuable minutes during the design and planning phase of a project...

G-DECK Launches Pioneering Scaffold Staircase Solution

G-DECK has unveiled a brand new scaffold staircase solution that promises enhanced safety and efficiency in construction. In a landmark...

Swedish Firm Eyes UK Edge Protection Market

In a groundbreaking move, Safety Respect, a leading global manufacturer of edge protection products, has announced a significant investment...

BIGBEN Unveils New Eco-Friendly Lubricant for Scaffolding

BIGBEN, an industry-leading supplier, has officially launched its latest innovation - ScaffOil, a revolutionary, eco-friendly lubricant exclusively designed for...

Hydrajaws Reinforces Connection with Metesco

Hydrajaws, the world's largest and most trusted designer and producer of pull testers, is marking its 35th anniversary in...

Hydrajaws expands into UAE with new distributor

Hydrajaws Ltd, the world’s leading manufacturer of pull testers for load testing fixings, has announced a new distributor in...

// Construction

Scaffolders Join Offshore Workers in Upcoming Strike

Unite the union has confirmed that scaffolders and around 85 other offshore workers from Petrofac Facilities Management Limited will undertake a six-day strike on installations managed by Ithaca Energy.  The decision comes as a culmination...

Scaffold Steel Prices Set for Stabilisation

A deceleration in the reduction of steel-based scaffolding product prices is on the horizon, according to a detailed market report by Tube Industries, a leading scaffold tube supplier in the UK. According to the report,...

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One in Four UK Construction Workers Identifies as Neurodiverse

A quarter of UK construction workers identify as neurodiverse, according to a new report jointly published by the National Federation of Builders (NFB), The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB),...

Engineering Construction Workers Say No to 8.5% Pay Rise

Engineering construction workers affiliated with the Blue Book agreement have resoundingly declined the final pay rise offer proposed by contractors.  The proposal, which was presented...

Recession Looms for UK Construction as Forecasts Darken

The UK construction industry is facing an increasingly bleak outlook as the rise in mortgage interest rates and the cost of living crisis send...

Wales Sees Record Attendance at Women in Construction Events

More than 250 schoolgirls from across Wales gathered at three separate Women in Construction events this month, underscoring the CITB's (Construction Industry Training Board)...

UK Eases Immigration Rules to Tackle Construction Skills Shortage

In response to the concerning skills shortage, the UK government has officially added several construction trades to its shortage occupation list (SOL) while significantly...

CITB Announces £500k Innovation Funding to Boost Construction Industry

Industry Impact Fund seeks fresh, scalable ideas to tackle key challenges and transform the industry's future. The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched the...

London Tech College & Lee Marley Combat Skills Shortage

London's newest Tech College has teamed up with Lee Marley to shape future Construction professionals. London South Bank Technical College (LSBTC), a fresh and advanced...