GKR scaffolders help save woman’s life at London project

A GKR Scaffolding site team has been praised after helping to save the life of a woman who collapsed outside a live London project. The...

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GKR scaffolders help save woman’s life at London project

A GKR Scaffolding site team has been praised after helping to save the life of a woman who collapsed outside a live London project. The...

Wayne Connolly honoured as NASC opens 2026 awards entries

NASC has opened entries for the 2026 Scaffolding Excellence Awards, with this year’s apprentice category renamed in memory of former NASC president and CISRS...

Robot named Douglas begins work on Tilbury Douglas site

Tilbury Douglas has begun using a humanoid robot to carry out administrative and data-collection tasks on a live construction site. The contractor says the...

CISRS proposes single global scaffolding training standard by 2028

CISRS has set out plans to reform its Overseas Scaffolder Training Scheme, with proposals that would lead to a single global baseline training standard...

Jersey gains first CISRS training centre for Channel Islands

Scaffolders in Jersey can now access CISRS training locally after Scaffold Training Academy Ltd gained approval as an official CISRS Training Centre. The centre is...

Researchers test two-drone system for autonomous bricklaying

Researchers have demonstrated an autonomous drone system capable of placing bricks and applying adhesive in mid-air, in a development that could shape future approaches...

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Global access sector marks first industry awareness day

The scaffolding and access industry is today marking the first International Scaffolding and Access Day. The new annual event, launched by the International Access and Scaffolding Association (IASA), has been created to recognise the people, skills and standards behind work at height. Taking place on 14...

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Researchers test two-drone system for autonomous bricklaying

Researchers have demonstrated an autonomous drone system capable of placing bricks and applying adhesive in mid-air, in a development that could shape future approaches to construction work at height. The system uses two unmanned aerial vehicles working together. One drone carries and positions bricks, while...

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Jersey gains first CISRS training centre for Channel Islands

Scaffolders in Jersey can now access CISRS training locally after Scaffold Training Academy Ltd gained approval as an official CISRS Training Centre. The centre is...

Researchers test two-drone system for autonomous bricklaying

Researchers have demonstrated an autonomous drone system capable of placing bricks and applying adhesive in mid-air, in a development that could shape future approaches...

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

When Aaron King talks about turning points, he does not hesitate. "It was when my kids had to come and see me in prison," he...

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

When Francesca Fuser sent her CV to Pilosio, she wasn't just looking for another job. She was looking for the right fit. After years...

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

After unveiling a wave of new systems at Bauma 2025, AT-PAC used ScaffEx25 in Manchester to shift focus closer to home, demonstrating its UK...

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Layher named Best Brand of the Year for 2026

Layher has received the PLUS X AWARD’s Best Brand of the Year 2026 title in the scaffolding systems category. The German scaffolding systems manufacturer, based...

New Bill proposes ban on retentions in construction contracts

The government is set to introduce a new Bill today that could bring major changes to payment practices across construction, including a proposed ban...

Trade earnings lag inflation as site activity slows

Average weekly earnings for self-employed construction trades rose by just 2.3% year on year in April, as demand for skilled labour slowed across England...

Hull scaffolding firm saved after difficult trading period

A Hull-based scaffolding firm has been saved after The Yorkshire Maintenance Co stepped in to secure the future of the business and its 22...

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NASC updates TG30 with new birdcage system scaffold guidance

NASC has updated its TG30 system scaffolding guidance to include a new range of birdcage configurations for cup, wedge and rosette systems. The update expands...

NASC Launches Second Phase of TG30 Scaffolding Guidance

Today, the National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) announced the launch of phase two of its TG30 guidance, which is described as a significant...

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Jersey gains first CISRS training centre for Channel Islands

Scaffolders in Jersey can now access CISRS training locally after Scaffold Training Academy Ltd gained approval as an official...

Researchers test two-drone system for autonomous bricklaying

Researchers have demonstrated an autonomous drone system capable of placing bricks and applying adhesive in mid-air, in a development...

NASC updates TG30 with new birdcage system scaffold guidance

NASC has updated its TG30 system scaffolding guidance to include a new range of birdcage configurations for cup, wedge...