2.8 C
London
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Advertisement

TOP STORIES

National protests planned for Scunthorpe scaffolders

News Scaffmag Newsdesk -
Campaigners are set to stage protests at four Actavo sites across England, Scotland and Ireland to demand that Actavo pays scaffolders the rate for...
Read more

Leeds’ most iconic building gets makeover with help from ITP

News Scaffmag Newsdesk -
Yorkshire-based manufacturer, ITP Ltd, has secured a contract to supply scaffold sheeting for the multi-million-pound makeover of Leeds’ most iconic building.
Read more

Scunthorpe scaffolders to strike again

News Scaffmag Newsdesk -
Scaffolders employed by Actavo at British Steel in Scunthorpe have voted for more industrial action in 2022.
Read more

Screwbolts manufacturer backs new safety alert guidelines

News Scaffmag Newsdesk -
Excalibur Screwbolts Ltd today announced its support of the brand-new Safety Alert Protocol from the Temporary Works Forum (‘TWf’).  Released by the TWf on 6...
Read more

PERI partners with JMAC on tunnel project

News Scaffmag Newsdesk -
PERI is currently supplying scaffolding products to fulfil the shoring and access requirements for Tolent on the RoM Dome Tunnel.
Read more

National protests planned for Scunthorpe scaffolders

News Scaffmag Newsdesk -
Campaigners are set to stage protests at four Actavo sites across England, Scotland and Ireland to demand that Actavo pays scaffolders the rate for...
Read more

Scaffolding supplier offers sheeting that ‘eats’ pollution

News Scaffmag Newsdesk -
BLC Construction Supplies is offering its customers ReActivair - a special coating that eats pollution that can be used for a wide range of scaffold sheeting applications.
Read more

Building charity targets a record number of life-changing projects for 2022

News Scaffmag Newsdesk -
Band of Builders (BoB) has unveiled ambitious plans to complete a record-breaking 12 projects in 2022 for fellow tradespeople and their families facing hardship
Read more

Leeds’ most iconic building gets makeover with help from ITP

News Scaffmag Newsdesk -
Yorkshire-based manufacturer, ITP Ltd, has secured a contract to supply scaffold sheeting for the multi-million-pound makeover of Leeds’ most iconic building.
Read more

CITB policy director to leave in the spring

News Scaffmag Newsdesk -
CITB boss Steve Radley who holds the position of Director of Policy and Strategic Planning is set to leave CITB in the spring. 
Read more

Alcumus faff-free winter webinar 

Featured Alcumus -
Shorter days, bad weather, increased illnesses with added pressures of a pandemic and Brexit will make winter difficult for many businesses Now is the time...
Read more

INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT

Budding scaffolder Todd Scanlon wins more awards

Awards Scaffmag Newsdesk -
A budding scaffolder with Downs Syndrome has been named Achiever of the Year at the Constructing Excellence South West (CESW) Awards. The awards were held at The Marriott City Centre Hotel in Bristol on 17...
Read more

PROJECT

PERI partners with JMAC on tunnel project

News Scaffmag Newsdesk -
PERI is currently supplying scaffolding products to fulfil the shoring and access requirements for Tolent on the RoM Dome Tunnel.
Read more

Layher & Mattison optimise access for high-rise refurbishment

News Scaffmag Newsdesk -
Layher & Mattison Scaffolding partner to provide optimised access on the tallest building in Hackney.
Read more

‘Our Town Hall’ the UK’s largest commercial scaffolding project

Project News Daniel Norton -
Scaffolding industry titans Lyndon SGB are deploying and expertly installing a huge array of...
Read more

An Industry-First Floating Scaffold On The River Severn

News Scaffmag Newsdesk -
A unique floating access solution on the River Severn has allowed contractors to install...
Read more

FOLLOW Scaffmag

81,484FansLike
6,127FollowersFollow
7,610FollowersFollow

LATEST JOBS

Yard Manager

Scaffmag Newsdesk -
Due to the continued growth of our company Masons Scaffolding are looking to hire...
Apply Now

Scaffolders of all grades required

Rebecca_Trad -
TRAD scaffolding Co has been successful in securing several large contracts in recent months...
Apply Now

HGV Driver / Scaffolder

[email protected] -
Driver / scaffolder required Immediate start, based in Dover, Kent Must have CISRS Good rates of pay Please...
Apply Now

Part 1 and Part 2

Scaffmag Newsdesk -
K Scaffolding Ltd are looking for a price gang to work on housing in...
Apply Now

CISRS Scaffolders Part 2 and Advanced

Aylesburyscaffolding2020 -
We are currently recruiting Part 2 or Advanced Scaffolders, for projects in the following...
Apply Now

Scaffolders All Grades

Scaffmag Newsdesk -
Full-Time – Roles available immediately J Mac Scaffolding Ltd have to following roles available within...
Apply Now

COMMENT

Is it Time for a Degree in Scaffolding Engineering?

Opinion Billy Jones -
Billy Jones, Managing Director of Millcroft, discusses why a degree in scaffolding engineering is vital for attracting talent and professional respect for the sector For thousands of construction sites up...
Read more

Dare to be different: we are all different, so let’s embrace it!

Opinion Des Moore -
There’s no doubt about it: increasing diversity in the construction industry in general and the scaffolding trade in particular, makes a positive difference, explains Des Moore, TRAD Group CEO...
Read more

Feeling the heat: Tips for working in hot weather

Opinion Scaffmag Newsdesk -
Alex Minett, Head of Product & Markets at CHAS, shares some tips for working well in hot weather. While temperatures have been variable in the UK this summer, the UK's...
Read more

Training is the Ticket to Rail Sector Success

Opinion Billy Jones -
Billy Jones, Managing Director of scaffolding specialist, Millcroft, discusses why the right training and collaborative approach are critical to the efficient delivery of rail projects. In the scaffolding sector, we’re...
Read more

MAGAZINE

ISSUE #14

ISSUE #13

ISSUE #12

Scaffmag

The Scaffolding Magazine

Subscribe Today

The ScaffMag magazine is the world’s leading independent scaffolding industry magazine, offering essential reading for anyone working within the trade.

BUSINESS

PRODUCTS

Millcroft awarded five-year HS2 scaffolding contract

Business Scaffmag Newsdesk -
Millcroft has beaten strong competition to be awarded a five-year programme of scaffolding works for HS2 in central London.
Read more

Small Business Commissioner calls on big firms to help SME’s reach net zero

Business Scaffmag Newsdesk -
Slow paying customers could stop SME's reaching a greener future says the Small Business Commissioner.
Read more

Phoenix Brickwork continues its strong growth

Business Scaffmag Newsdesk -
The fast-growing national brickwork, scaffolding and drywall business, Phoenix Brickwork continues its strong growth with a £2.4m project, delivering services to create over 170...
Read more

JR Group introduces new scaffold inspection service

Business Scaffmag Newsdesk -
The JR Group has launched a new scaffold inspection service as part of its new training services division. The service will provide a thorough seven-day...
Read more

Scaffolding supplier offers sheeting that ‘eats’ pollution

News Scaffmag Newsdesk -
BLC Construction Supplies is offering its customers ReActivair - a special coating that eats pollution that can be used for a wide range of scaffold sheeting applications.
Read more

Leach’s begin 100th Anniversary Celebrations on Scaffolder’s Day

News Scaffmag Newsdesk -
2022 is set to be a special year for Leach’s. Not only is 14th January Scaffolder’s Day, but Leach’s will also be kicking off the company’s centenary celebrations as 2022...
Read more

Stay safe on-site this winter

Products & Services Scaffmag Newsdesk -
Winter is on the horizon and if recent years have taught us anything, we must prepare for the unexpected in terms of weather. 
Read more

TRAINING

Safety & Access expands training into Northern India

News Scaffmag Newsdesk -
Safety & Access Ltd have recently supported AECOR International in a partnership to open yet another international CISRS Training facility.
Read more

Digital hard-hitter joins 3t Energy Group board

News Scaffmag Newsdesk -
Leading training and technology organisation, 3t Energy Group, has appointed Elaine Safier as a non-executive director on the board. New York-born, Elaine has distinguished herself...
Read more

3t Energy Group strengthens leadership team with new appointment

News Scaffmag Newsdesk -
Leading training and technology organisation, 3t Energy Group, has appointed a new director of strategic projects to support the business as it enters its next exciting growth period.
Read more

CONSTRUCTION

PERI partners with JMAC on tunnel project

Scaffmag Newsdesk -
PERI is currently supplying scaffolding products to fulfil the shoring and access requirements for Tolent on the RoM Dome Tunnel.
Scaffolders employed by Actavo at British Steel in Scunthorpe have voted for more industrial action in 2022.

National protests planned for Scunthorpe scaffolders

Scaffmag Newsdesk -
Campaigners are set to stage protests at four Actavo sites across England, Scotland and Ireland to demand that Actavo pays scaffolders the rate for the job. As previously reported over 50 scaffolders employed by Actavo...

Scaffolding supplier offers sheeting that ‘eats’ pollution

Building charity targets a record number of life-changing projects for 2022

Yorkshire-based manufacturer, ITP Ltd, has secured a contract to supply scaffold sheeting for the multi-million-pound makeover of Leeds’ most iconic building.

Leeds’ most iconic building gets makeover with help from ITP

CITB policy director to leave in the spring

JOBS JUST POSTED

Subbies pay hits highest on record

Construction Scaffmag Newsdesk -
Wages for subcontractors in construction have reached the highest level since December 2019 and the highest on record across many parts of the UK. According to research by the industy's...
Read more

COVID-19 Plan B announced

Construction Scaffmag Newsdesk -
The Prime Minister announced that England is moving to Plan B following the rapid spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant.
Read more

Lighthouse Christmas lunch raises £210,000 for construction community

Construction Scaffmag Newsdesk -
Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity Christmas event has raised a massive £210,000 to help support the construction community. It was a long anticipated event in the...
Read more

SkillBuild gold medallists excel at “UK’s Construction Olympics”

Construction Scaffmag Newsdesk -
The winners of SkillBuild ’21 - the “UK's construction Olympics" – have been described as having “the skills everyone is crying out for”. Fifty-three competitors...
Read more

More Construction News >

CHAS urges construction sector to embrace building safety scheme

Construction Scaffmag Newsdesk -
CHAS, the supply-chain risk management expert, has become a registered signatory of Building a Safer Future and is encouraging other members of the built environment sector to do the same. 
Read more

Construction output continues to decline

Construction Scaffmag Newsdesk -
Data suggests that the industry's post-Covid recovery now looks to be over. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported that in August 2021 construction...
Read more

Trade body welcomes new £300m funding for UK housebuilders

Construction Scaffmag Newsdesk -
The UK's largest scaffolding trade body has welcomed new funding that will provide £300m to UK housebuilders and secure work across the construction sector. The...
Read more
© ScaffMag Ltd 2009 - 2021