The NASC (National Access and Scaffolding Confederation) has announced the highly anticipated shortlist for the prestigious ScaffEx24 Scaffolding Excellence Awards.
The awards, which will be presented at the ScaffEx24 Ball and Gala Dinner, which will be held at the Belfast International Conference Centre on Friday, 29 November 2024, aim to celebrate innovation, excellence, and outstanding contributions across the scaffolding and access industry.
This year’s nominees include individuals and companies that have made significant strides in areas such as safety, design, service, and project execution. The awards span several categories and recognise both seasoned professionals and the next generation of talent in the industry.
Apprentice of the Year
The shortlist for Apprentice of the Year highlights the next generation of skilled scaffolders, with nominees including:
- Albie Cooper, Benchmark Scaffolding Ltd
- Harrison Mapley, Star Scaffolding Ltd
- James Joseph Aicken, K2 Scaffolding (NI) LLP
- Lacey Maclean, Everlast Scaffolding Ltd
Scaffold Design of the Year
Companies have also been recognised for their excellence in design, including:
- Buckley Design Solutions for their work at Blackburn College
- Lyndon SGB for the New Register House project
- Scaffold Erection Services for HM Prison Birmingham
- SRK Scaffolding for their work on an industrial storage tank
Product of the Year
Innovation continues to drive the industry forward, with nominees in the Product of the Year category such as:
- GKR Scaffolding Ltd’s Soterdevice
- Layher Ltd’s FW System
- PERI Ltd’s PERI UP Cladding
Service of the Year
Services that have transformed project management and training are also recognised, including:
- Footprint WFM Ltd’s Interactive Project Tracking
- Safety & Access Ltd’s Scaffold Training Programme
- Costain/Skanska’s Scaffold Request App, developed for SCS Railways
Lifetime Achievement
Honouring individuals who have made a lasting impact on the industry, the Lifetime Achievement Award nominees are:
- Lee Rowswell
- Tom Gent
- Alwyn Richards
- Ray Johnson
Project of the Year
In recognition of outstanding projects across varying scales, the shortlist for Project of the Year is divided into four categories:
Small:
- Advanced NI Scaffolding Ltd – Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast
- Ingleford Scaffolding Ltd – St Mary’s Lighthouse, Whitley Bay
- Shield Services Group – Cathedral Park, Bristol
- Malvern Scaffolding – Worcester Cathedral
Medium:
- Chris Sedgeman Scaffolding Ltd – Market House, Penzance
- Everlast Scaffolding Ltd – City Exchange, Leeds
- Inner City Scaffolding Ltd – Parkside Court, Chelmsford
- Scaffolding Access Ltd – Former Somerfield Store, Newhaven
Large:
- Lyndon SGB – New Register House, Edinburgh
- SCA Group Ltd – Centenary Quays, Southampton
- SRK Scaffolding Ltd – Inovyn Runcorn Power Station
- CASS Supplies Ltd – The Milliners, Bristol
Major:
- Crossway Scaffolding (Elland) Ltd – Lloyds Trinity Road, Halifax
- GKR Scaffolding Ltd – 25 Canada Square, Canary Wharf
- Scaffold Erection Services – HM Prison Birmingham
The winners will be announced at the ScaffEx24 Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony, marking the culmination of ScaffEx24 in November. This prestigious event will bring together the scaffolding industry’s best and brightest to celebrate their achievements.
A NASC spokesperson said: “These awards not only showcase the incredible talent in our sector but also highlight the ongoing commitment to safety, innovation, and quality. We congratulate all of the nominees and look forward to revealing the winners at ScaffEx24.”
