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Saudi firm breaks 27-year-old scaffolding world record

Saudi scaffolding firm Manar Al Omran has set a new Guinness World Record after building a 67.40m free-standing scaffold in Dammam.

Don’t tear CISRS down. Open it up.

As CISRS and CSCS head for a split, scaffolding and safety consultant and proud NASC committee member Alan Osborn argues the answer is not a new scheme or a war over the old one, but a change in who owns it, and who shares the load.

HAKI halves workforce as Combisafe integration gathers pace

HAKI Safety has halved the workforce across Combisafe and its UK fall protection operation as it moves to integrate the recently acquired business.

Singapore to mandate fire-retardant scaffold netting from 2027

Singapore will require scaffold netting used outside buildings to meet fire-retardant specifications on projects awarded from 1 March 2027.
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In Focus - CISRS Cards

What CISRS leaving CSCS means for scaffolders, employers and the future of card recognition.

Don’t tear CISRS down. Open it up.

As CISRS and CSCS head for a split, scaffolding and safety consultant and proud NASC committee member Alan Osborn argues the answer is not a new scheme or a war over the old one, but a change in who owns it, and who shares the load.

CISRS says CSCS exit can be reversed if rule changes agreed

CISRS has said it could withdraw its notice to leave CSCS if agreement can be reached over the Construction Leadership Council rule at the centre of the dispute.

Scaffolding Association challenges CISRS exit and calls for independent oversight

The Scaffolding Association has challenged the case for CISRS leaving CSCS and called for independent oversight of the scheme during the notice period.

CISRS to hold industry webinar on CSCS departure

CISRS will hold an industry webinar on 22 September to explain its decision to leave CSCS and answer questions about what happens next.

Training & Skills

Don’t tear CISRS down. Open it up.

As CISRS and CSCS head for a split, scaffolding and safety consultant and proud NASC committee member Alan Osborn argues the answer is not a new scheme or a war over the old one, but a change in who owns it, and who shares the load.

Fulcrum wins new HMP Brinsford scaffolding training contract

Fulcrum Scaffold Safety and Training has been awarded a new Ministry of Justice contract to deliver practical scaffolding training to prisoners at HMP Brinsford.

CISRS says CSCS exit can be reversed if rule changes agreed

CISRS has said it could withdraw its notice to leave CSCS if agreement can be reached over the Construction Leadership Council rule at the centre of the dispute.

CISRS to hold industry webinar on CSCS departure

CISRS will hold an industry webinar on 22 September to explain its decision to leave CSCS and answer questions about what happens next.

Technology & Innovation

Everyone has the same AI tools. No one else has your best work.

Brian Webb explains how scaffold businesses can get better results from ChatGPT by using their own covering letters, method statements and client communications as examples.

Robot inspection removes need for scaffold access on 70m Cemex kiln

A wall-climbing robot has completed ultrasonic testing across a 70m rotary kiln at Cemex’s Rugby cement plant, removing the need for personnel to work at height and avoiding a conventional scaffold or rope-access operation.

SMART Scaffolder to unveil AI-powered voice reporting at ScaffEx26

SMART Scaffolder will use ScaffEx26 to introduce a new AI-powered reporting system that allows scaffolders to complete digital forms using natural speech.

ScaffPlan sets sights on US market after Nashville platform launch

ScaffPlan has outlined plans for a major push into the North American scaffolding market after giving contractors their first...