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Two workers killed in Spain after mast climbing platform collapse

Two workers have been killed following the collapse of a twin mast climbing work platform in Benidorm, Spain. The incident happened on Wednesday, 22 April,...
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Brogan wins Manchester student accommodation access package

Brogan Group has secured the powered access package for a student accommodation building in Manchester. The access specialist will provide...
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‘Not every scaffolder is ok’: Alan Osborn backs mental health campaign at ScaffChamp

Alan Osborn is set to shave his head at ScaffChamp 2026 as part of a campaign to raise £5,000...
Technology

Baton opens early adopter programme for scaffolding contractors

Baton has opened applications for its Early Adopter Programme, giving scaffolding contractors early access to a software platform designed...
Construction

Robot named Douglas begins work on Tilbury Douglas site

Tilbury Douglas has begun using a humanoid robot to...
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HAKI reports sharp UK sales drop as construction starts stall

The Swedish-listed scaffolding and access safety group said UK...
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CISRS appoints Kathryn Bowe after delay to quality committee reforms

CISRS has appointed Kathryn Bowe as full-time Chair of...
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NASC throws support behind first International Scaffolding and Access Day

NASC has thrown its support behind the first International...
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Pilosio brings UK scaffolding safety model into Italian conference spotlight

Pilosio is set to use its presence at GIC...
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CISRS proposes single global scaffolding training standard by 2028

CISRS has set out plans to reform its Overseas...

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NASC throws support behind first International Scaffolding and Access Day

NASC has thrown its support behind the first International Scaffolding and Access Day, as the UK industry prepares to join a new annual campaign aimed at raising the profile of the profession worldwide. The event...
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Doka supports Denmark’s Storstrøm Bridge as 3.8km crossing nears completion

Denmark’s new Storstrøm Bridge is entering its final construction...
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IASA strengthens Asian presence as Taiwan and South Korea join global body

The International Access & Scaffolding Association has announced that...
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IASA launches annual International Scaffolding and Access Day

The International Access & Scaffolding Association has formally launched...
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CISRS appoints Kathryn Bowe after delay to quality committee reforms

CISRS has appointed Kathryn Bowe as full-time Chair of its Quality Assurance Committee, months after the organisation was forced to restart recruitment for the...
Construction

Women completing construction apprenticeships triple since 2018, says CITB

The number of women completing construction apprenticeships has more than tripled since 2018, according to new figures from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). CITB...
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CITB reshapes training funding with new large employer fund

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced changes...
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NASC warns scaffolding skills gap could leave 40,000 roles to fill

NASC has warned the UK scaffolding and access sector...
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Safety & Access adds CITB Site Safety Plus courses

Safety & Access has added CITB Site Safety Plus...
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Baton opens early adopter programme for scaffolding contractors

Baton has opened applications for its Early Adopter Programme, giving scaffolding contractors early access to a software platform designed specifically for construction subcontractors. The company said the system had been built to help scaffold firms...
Features

The digital foundations behind scaffolding’s next tech shift

NASC and CISRS have completed a comprehensive digital overhaul...
Analysis

If we achieve AGI, will we still need scaffolding?

Many scaffold firms worldwide are already using AI to...
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NASC and CISRS to launch new digital platform and mobile app

The National Access & Scaffolding Confederation and the Construction...

Projects

Scafom-rux delivers Manchester’s tallest ground-based scaffold

In the heart of Manchester’s financial district, a major high-rise development is setting new benchmarks for construction scaffolding in the UK. For this complex inner-city...

Layher system scaffold supports Prestwich Travel Hub regeneration project

Rose System Scaffolding has completed the scaffolding package for...

JR Scaffold Services supports restoration of 19th-century church in Houston

One of Scotland’s largest scaffolding contractors, JR Scaffold Services,...

AT-PAC Ringlock supports Qatar’s longest zipline installation

AT-PAC Ringlock has been used to support what the...

Engineering excellence in the Alps: Pilosio’s Olympic challenge

When the iconic Zuel ski jump in Cortina d'Ampezzo...

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Second chances and scaffolding: the man giving ex-offenders a route back into work

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Breaking Barriers: Francesca Fuser on Innovation, Leadership, and Pilosio’s UK Ambitions

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When Francesca Fuser sent her CV to Pilosio, she...

AT-PAC names new UK MD as ScaffEx25 showcases national ambitions

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After unveiling a wave of new systems at Bauma...

Building Britain’s Scaffolding Future

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Sean Pike on transforming an industry one system project...

How RNDV Won ScaffChamp 2025 – And What It Means for the Industry

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After a standout performance in Vilnius, RNDV speaks with...

“Keeping It Real” — Joe Carr on Building Stellar Scaffolding and Becoming a YouTube Hit

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Scaffmag’s Editor, Daniel Norton, sat down with Joe Carr,...
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Beyond the Hype: Where AI Actually Delivers Value for a Scaffold Business

AI can draft a site report in seconds, but it cannot plumb a standard or assume legal accountability. Scaffold businesses operate in a world built...
Features

Don’t rely on digital tools to solve your problems – a strong management approach is critical

Scaffolding contractors have a lot on their plates. There...
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The story behind Scaffolder’s Day, and how it became an industry fixture

Each year on 14 January, the scaffolding industry marks...
Opinion

The real value of competition in scaffolding

Anyone who’s ever worked in a management or sales...
Opinion

ScaffEx25 – The Start of Something Special

ScaffEx25 has now closed its doors in Manchester, and...