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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 will see St Helens Plant offering the sale of the Scafom-rux RINGSCAFF system to its extensive customer base of scaffolding contractors.
The partnership is poised...
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How to Get a Job as a Scaffolder: A Comprehensive Guide
If you're considering a career as a scaffolder, this guide will help you understand the steps to get started, the necessary qualifications, and tips for securing your first job.
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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 will see St Helens Plant offering the sale of the Scafom-rux RINGSCAFF system to its...
Scaffold Training
Why Apprenticeships Are Building the Workforce of Tomorrow
Enigma Industrial Services Leads the Charge in Investing in the Next Generation
The scaffolding industry, a sector titan and vital component of construction and maintenance projects across the UK, faces a critical challenge: an ageing workforce and a skills gap...
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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...
Scaffold Training
Why Apprenticeships Are Building the Workforce of Tomorrow
Enigma Industrial Services Leads the Charge in Investing in the Next Generation
The scaffolding industry, a sector titan and vital component of construction and maintenance...
News
GEDA Unveils the Enhanced GEDA 200 Z Comfort for Scaffolders
German construction and industrial hoist manufacturer GEDA GmbH has announced the release of its new scaffolding hoist, the GEDA 200 Z Comfort.
The new...
Products & Services
ScaffPlan Unveils Powerful Software Enhancements with New Version
ScaffPlan, an industry leader in scaffolding planning software, has announced the release of its latest version, ScaffPlan 1.7.
The update introduces a suite of game-changing...
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GEDA Unveils the Enhanced GEDA 200 Z Comfort for Scaffolders
German construction and industrial hoist manufacturer GEDA GmbH has announced the release of its new scaffolding hoist, the GEDA 200 Z Comfort.
The new...
Products & Services
ScaffPlan Unveils Powerful Software Enhancements with New Version
ScaffPlan, an industry leader in scaffolding planning software, has announced the release of its latest version, ScaffPlan 1.7.
The update introduces a suite of game-changing...
News
Ramtech Unveils Advanced Heat-Detection System to Boost Scaffolding Safety
In response to the Government’s fire safety standard BS 8629, Ramtech has unveiled a heat-detection system designed to improve safety during scaffolding operations, particularly for cladding removal in high-rise buildings.
This innovation addresses the crucial need for enhanced fire...
Construction
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...
News
Masons Scaffolding and Layher UK Set New Standards with James Street Project
In the heart of London at One James Street, Masons Scaffolding, in collaboration with Layher UK, has successfully completed an innovative scaffolding project that is setting new benchmarks in the industry.
The ongoing renovation project, overseen by the main...
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Updated Common Assessment Standard Released by Build UK
Build UK has announced the release of Version 4 of the Common Assessment Standard, the industry-agreed pre-qualification standard designed to streamline and enhance the construction pre-qualification process.
This update follows the withdrawal of PAS 91 and includes significant revisions...
Global News
Swiss Scaffolding Collapse Kills Three
Tragedy struck the Swiss town of Lausanne on Friday when a scaffold and transport platform/hoist collapsed, resulting in the deaths of three people and injuring nine others.
The incident occurred in Prilly, a suburb on the northwestern side of...
CISRS
Dave Mosley Leaves CISRS ‘With Immediate Effect’
In an unexpected move, the Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS), the scaffolding and access training scheme provider in the UK, has announced the immediate departure of its Managing Director, David Mosley. The announcement was made today (12 July)...
News
GKR Leads the Way in Construction Health & Safety with Innovative Technology
London-based leaders GKR Scaffolding Ltd has partnered with Construction Health and Wellbeing Ltd to pioneer a transformative approach to manual handling within the construction industry, addressing a critical issue that affects thousands of workers annually.
With the introduction of advanced...
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AIF Urges Government Action as Workplace Fall Deaths Escalate
The latest figures released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reveal a disturbing increase in workplace fatalities due to falls from height, marking a grim milestone not seen in the last 17 years.
According to the data, 50 workers...
Products & Services
TRAD UK Launches Innovative EasyStair System for Construction Sites
Last week, TRAD UK launched its latest innovation, the Plettac Metrix EasyStair, a groundbreaking staircase system designed to meet and exceed safety standards on construction sites throughout the UK.
Compliant with BS EN 12810 and BS EN 12811 standards, this...
News
Scaffolding Industry Reacts to Labour’s Historic Win
Following the Labour Party’s historic victory in the 2024 general election, the scaffolding industry has been swift in its response, highlighting both opportunities and challenges under the new government.
With Keir Starmer at the helm, Labour has promised significant...
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The Financial Case for System Scaffolding
Des Moore underlines the commercial case for system scaffolding, and why you shouldn’t dismiss it as an opportunity for your business.
The debate about system scaffolding has been a hot topic among scaffolders for as many years as I can...
Comment
Why the Scaffolding Industry Needs a Touch Screen Training Tool
Revolutionising Scaffolding Training: A Touch Screen Solution for Modern Scaffolding By James McMillan
As someone who has spent years in the scaffolding industry, both as an Advanced Scaffolder and now as a Health and Safety Advisor/Inspector, I've seen firsthand the...
Comment
Managing Your Scaffolding Business Post-Acquisition
Des Moore looks at how to manage the challenges of becoming part of a bigger group – and how to make sure your acquisition is a success.
A few months ago, I wrote an article for ScaffMag about preparing your...
Comment
The Struggle to Attract Young Talent into Scaffolding
In an industry grappling with the challenge of increasing its workforce, Billy Jones, the Managing Director of Millcroft Scaffolding, shares his insights on the pressing need to attract young talent to scaffolding—a sector often overlooked by the younger generation...
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Why Apprenticeships Are Building the Workforce of Tomorrow
Enigma Industrial Services Leads the Charge in Investing in the Next Generation
The scaffolding industry, a sector titan and vital component of construction and maintenance...
CISRS
Dave Mosley Leaves CISRS ‘With Immediate Effect’
In an unexpected move, the Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS), the scaffolding and access training scheme provider in the UK, has announced the immediate departure of its Managing Director, David Mosley. The announcement was made today (12 July)...
CISRS
Innovative Scheme Sees Ex-Offenders Qualify as Scaffolders
In a groundbreaking initiative, the first fully qualified ex-offender scaffolders have successfully graduated from the CISRS training scheme, thanks to a CITB-funded program run by Fulcrum Scaffold Safety and Procure Plus.
This innovative scheme aims to provide ex-offenders with...
Companies
Acorn Structures Partners with ESITS to Enhance Event Site Safety
Acorn Structures is reaffirming its dedication to elevating event site safety standards by collaborating with the Event Structures Industry Training Scheme (ESITS) to provide extensive training and accreditation for its employees.
This initiative comes ahead of the 2024 festival, concert,...
Scaffold Training
Trailblazing Scaffolding Apprenticeship Graduates Celebrated in Ireland
In a landmark event for the construction industry, the first cohort of scaffolding apprentices graduated last week from the National Scaffolding Apprenticeship at The National Construction Training Centre in Mount Lucas, Ireland.
The ceremony at the Midlands Park Hotel in...
NASC
NASC Launches Groundbreaking SG6 Manual Handling Training Video
The National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced the launch of its revolutionary SG6 Manual Handling Training Video, aimed at transforming safety standards within the scaffolding and access industry.
This cutting-edge digital resource is set to redefine training methodologies and significantly...
Guidance
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...
Guidance
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...
Guidance
How to produce a method statement and how does it help you manage risk?
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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,...
Guidance
How To Make Working At Height Safer
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The latest statistics from the HSE reveal that, although falls from height are reducing, they are still one of the most common causes of injuries to employees and account for 29% of fatalities in the workplace.
EMPLOYERS should take their...
Construction
Union launches alternative Covid-19 site guidance
Unite, the UK’s construction union, has launched an alternative comprehensive construction guide to help ensure the safety of construction workers during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The union who were unhappy with the current official Site Operating Procedures (SOP) published by the...
Guidance
NASC AGM: TG20:21 Price Revealed
The NASC has just unveiled the cost of its eagerly-anticipated eGuide scaffolding design software, TG20:21.
The new product, which updates and expands on TG20:13, the NASC’s innovative, user-friendly and widely-adopted software, will be available from March 2021 on an annual...
Products & Services
GEDA Unveils the Enhanced GEDA 200 Z Comfort for Scaffolders
German construction and industrial hoist manufacturer GEDA GmbH has announced the release of its new scaffolding hoist, the GEDA 200 Z Comfort.
The new...
Products & Services
ScaffPlan Unveils Powerful Software Enhancements with New Version
ScaffPlan, an industry leader in scaffolding planning software, has announced the release of its latest version, ScaffPlan 1.7.
The update introduces a suite of game-changing new features and enhancements, reinforcing ScaffPlan's position as one of the go-to solutions for scaffolding...
News
Ramtech Unveils Advanced Heat-Detection System to Boost Scaffolding Safety
In response to the Government’s fire safety standard BS 8629, Ramtech has unveiled a heat-detection system designed to improve safety during scaffolding operations, particularly for cladding removal in high-rise buildings.
This innovation addresses the crucial need for enhanced fire...
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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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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...
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...
Interviews
Interviews
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...
Interviews
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...
Interviews
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...
Interviews
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....
Interviews
Making Waves
It is no secret that Cornish startup ScaffFloat has certainly made waves in the scaffolding industry since it launched its safe floating scaffold access system in 2020. For a Q&A, Scaffmag's editor Daniel Norton catches up with Toby Budd,...
Companies
Companies
JR Scaffold Services Completes Major Cladding Project in Arbroath Town Centre
JR Scaffold Services, a division of The JR Group and one of Scotland’s largest scaffolding providers has successfully completed a significant town centre roofing...
Companies
Ofsted Praises SIMIAN’s Scaffolding Apprenticeship Program for Quality and Safety
SIMIAN, a renowned name in the scaffolding and broader construction industry, has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to excellence by achieving a 'Good'...
Companies
Cornish Innovator ScaffFloat Shortlisted for Prestigious Bridge Awards
ScaffFloat, a rising star in the scaffolding industry, has been shortlisted for the coveted "Bridge Maintenance Contractor" award at the upcoming National Bridge Awards.
The...
Companies
Actavo Achieves 20 Years of RoSPA Gold Award Recognition
Actavo has cemented its reputation for health and safety excellence, securing three prestigious awards from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).
The...
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Companies
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...
Products & Services
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...
Events & Awards
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...
Products & Services
Layher UK Introduces New ‘Rent-to-Try’ and ‘Rent-to-Own’ Scheme for Scaffolding Companies
Layher UK, a leading provider of innovative system scaffolding solutions, is launching a ground-breaking initiative designed to make system scaffolding more accessible and affordable...
System
PERI Introduces Innovative Cladding System to UK Scaffolding Market
Formwork and scaffolding specialist PERI has launched its brand new scaffold cladding system, which aims to mitigate construction noise, shield workers from adverse weather...
System
Afix Group Ramps Up Environmental Efforts with New ESG Strategy
Afix Group, a leading system scaffolding manufacturer, has announced its commitment to an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) sustainability policy, marking a significant milestone...
News
PERI Launches Menopause Toolkit for Inclusive Workplace Support
PERI, a leading manufacturer and supplier of formwork and scaffolding systems, is embarking on a mission to raise awareness of menopause in the workplace,...
News
Statom Group’s £5.4m PERI Investment Strengthens Operations
Statom Group, a leading construction contractor, has announced a substantial investment of £5.4 million in state-of-the-art equipment from PERI.
This strategic move solidifies Statom Group's...
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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...
More New Speakers Announced for ScaffEx24 Conference
ScaffEx24, the premier scaffolding and access conference and expo, is set to welcome two more distinguished keynote speakers at this year’s event.
Scheduled for 29 November 2024 in Belfast, the free-to-attend conference promises to provide industry professionals with exceptional...
Enter Now: Scaffolding Excellence Awards 2024 Unveiled by NASC
The National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has unveiled the launch of entries for the eagerly awaited Scaffolding Excellence Awards.
As a hallmark event within the brand new ScaffEx conference, the awards programme has been meticulously reviewed and updated...
Job Roles in the Scaffolding Industry
The scaffolding industry is a critical component of the construction sector, providing the necessary infrastructure for workers to safely...
How to Get a Job as a Scaffolder: A Comprehensive Guide
If you're considering a career as a scaffolder, this guide will help you understand the steps to get started, the necessary qualifications, and tips for securing your first job.
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...
