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As a natural progression for both our loyal readership and our scaffold sector advertising customers, we have launched the ScaffMag magazine – a fresh, slick, modern, vibrant and engaging product to enjoy and to back up our ScaffMag.com community and social media following, which advertisers in the magazine can tap their brand into. Created with both the scaffolder and contractor in mind, The ScaffMag Magazine gives businesses and brands an unrivalled opportunity to advertise their products or services 24:7:365 to a large, rapidly expanding and highly-targeted audience. It’s a unique proposition in digital and print.
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The London ambulance service said: “An investigation has been launched after two men were injured after scaffolding attached to Hammersmith town hall collapsed late on Wednesday afternoon.
“Officers from the Metropolitan police attended along with firefighters.”
Tube-Lock® tubes are regular 48,3mm scaffolding tubes, fitted with two cast iron Tube-Lock pieces. Because of the Tube-Lock ends, tubes can be connected with each other by a twisting motion, visibly locking them in place. No tools nor additional parts are required to make or secure the connection.
This provides many advantages.
Because the two tubes can be joined by a twisting motion, it is a fast and easy way to connect tubes together. This leads to faster erection and dismantling times for the entire scaffold.
Furthermore, no additional parts nor tools are needed. No longer needing sleeve couplers and joint pins means that there are no spare parts that need to be transported. Additionally, you don’t have to invest in sleeve couplers and joint pins as you no longer need them.
This also eliminates the risk of sleeve couplers breaking, getting lost or getting stolen. And you don’t have to service the sleeve couplers anymore. Tube-Lock connections are completely maintenance-free.
Another logistical advantage is that Tube-Lock comes in standard lengths from 1 meter or 4ft up to 4 meters or 13ft. Because of this flexibility, it prevents the necessity of cutting the tubes to length.
The maximum length of 4 meters means the maximum weight of a Tube-Lock tube is 16 kg. This leads to less strain on scaffolders, which is essential because of the strict Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
Additionally, there is no need to stagger joints, Tube-Lock is as strong as a continuous tube. The connection may even be submitted to pull force. Using Tube-Lock tubes leads to a smooth tube connection over the full length of the tube. This makes it possible to use couplers anywhere on the tube. Even on the Tube-Lock connection.
In their innovative production facility, they can turn your (used) scaffolding tube to Tube-Lock tubes! This means you can update your own material without enormous investments. Even the repair of existing Tube-Lock stock is possible. And they now offer a special discount on the conversion of your scaffolding tube!
Have a look at www.thielscaffolding.com for more information, or contact [email protected] to hear more about all possibilities!
In this case, this technique allowed for a span of connected Flex Beam sections measuring 22-metres, to be moved smoothly and safely into position in seconds. The beams are pinned, not bolted, simplifying the build process and reducing reliance on tools at extreme heights.
George Brown, Hardrock’s Senior Contract Manager, said: “Hardrock Scaffolding, working strategically with Layher UK, are always striving for safer methods of installation. When the new Flex Beam rolling launch method was shown to our dedicated bridge team, they couldn’t wait to put it into practice.
“Having already worked closely with Millar Callaghan on bridge refurbishment projects using the Layher Flex Beam, it made perfect sense for Hardrock to showcase this new method.
We’ve been genuinely impressed with how this launching system performs we were able to push out a beam line span of 22m (made up of 3 x 6m flex beams & 1 x 4m flex beam joined together) with a combined weight of 250kgs with such ease and simplicity, and then additionally deck out the area with 90 x Layher steel decks in just over 3 minutes.”
“We are proud to see one of our joint innovations between the Layher team in Scotland and Germany brought to life and perform even better than we expected in a real-life situation” said Kenneth Redman, Layher’s UK technical manager.
The innovative cantilever system from Layher not only reduces the risk to scaffolders working at height but also minimises disruption to the bridge’s ongoing operations, a key consideration for structures that remain in daily use by the public. Faster installation times mean less exposure for workers and greater cost-effectiveness for long-term maintenance programmes.
As infrastructure across the UK continues to age, demand for advanced access solutions is rising. Projects like this demonstrate how the combination of cutting-edge equipment, engineering expertise, and collaborative working can meet the unique challenges of maintaining critical transport links.
With this ambitious scaffold operation, Hardrock Scaffolding is not only supporting the latest phase of essential repairs but also setting a new benchmark for safety, efficiency, and technical excellence in the industry. 
Two scaffolders from Northamptonshire are preparing to run an ultra-marathon to raise money for a disabled children’s charity in support of their colleague’s daughter.
Contracts Director Ben Ekins and Estimator Jordan Harrison from Midland Scaffolding Services (MSS) will run 50 miles from Birmingham to Northampton on 19 September.
The pair are raising funds for Caudwell Children after their colleague, Gary Rouse, revealed his baby daughter Poppy was born with Down’s syndrome and a serious heart condition.
Mr Rouse, a father of 15 who has worked at MSS for 26 years, said it had been a difficult few months since Poppy’s birth in December.
“She’s needed tube feeding and has had regular hospital stays and appointments with heart specialists,” he said.
“Obviously our time with Poppy has been enjoyable, but it’s been hard work – the hardest time of our lives probably. We’ve known since day one she’d need her operation. It’s really tough but we are battling on through.”
Poppy is due to undergo urgent heart surgery in September.
Ben and Jordan have been training for months in the hope of raising at least £20,000 for the charity.
Mr Ekins said: “We chose Caudwell Children because it helps so many families, and as Poppy progresses through her life the charity will be there to support her with whatever she needs.”
Mr Harrison, who recently became a father himself, added: “This cause is so close to our hearts because Gary has served with us for so long. We’ve got to finish this for Poppy.”
Industry businesses have donated prizes for a raffle, and MSS will stage a family fun day at the finish line to welcome the runners back.
Claire Marshall, chief executive of Caudwell Children, said the pair’s efforts would make a direct difference.
“We are deeply inspired by Ben and Jordan’s incredible 50-mile challenge, and so grateful they chose to support Caudwell Children,” she said.
“Their generosity directly helps children like Poppy, giving them access to the support, tools and opportunities they need to thrive.”
Mr Rouse said he was overwhelmed by the support shown.
“It’s amazing what they are doing. I’d say to them both: good luck, believe in yourself. If you believe, you will conquer it,” he said.
Donations can be made via the “50 Miles for Poppy” fundraising page.
SMART Scaffolder will launch its latest mobile app, SMART Forms, at ScaffEx25 in Manchester on 11 September.
The new tool is designed to digitise a wide range of site paperwork, allowing teams to complete tasks such as harness inspections, vehicle checks, tie tests and incident reports directly from a mobile device.
Submissions are stored in the cloud and automatically linked to the correct scaffold or site through the company’s SMART Manager platform.
According to the developers, the app is aimed at both site operatives and office staff. Key features include real-time data capture, photo uploads, digital signatures and transcription tools for faster note-taking. The system integrates directly with SMART Manager without requiring additional logins.
SMART Forms will launch with templates covering harness inspections, vehicle checks, incident reporting, toolbox talks, site audits, PPE handovers and theft or loss reports. The company says it can also convert existing paper templates into digital forms within 24 hours.
The app will be offered as an add-on to SMART Manager Standard and included in the Advanced package.
SMART Scaffolder will demonstrate the new product at Stand D88 during ScaffEx25.
ScaffPlan, the scaffolding design and management platform, is set to feature at the first Trimble Dimensions Australia Conference later this week in Brisbane.
The event, taking place on 27–28 August at The Star, will bring together leaders from construction, engineering and geospatial sectors for two days of educational sessions, technology demonstrations and workshops.
ScaffPlan’s founder and managing director, Simon Boyes, said the company’s participation marked a significant milestone.
“Trimble Dimensions is one of the most influential technology conferences in the world,” he said. “ScaffPlan being on this stage shows just how far we’ve come — from a start-up in Australia to a global leader trusted worldwide.”
The business, which began in Australia and now has users around the globe, provides digital scaffolding solutions designed to reduce project risk, improve efficiency and streamline workflows.
At the conference, ScaffPlan’s head of technical support and training, Ilya Kornienko, will present on the firm’s “support-first” model. He said pairing software with strong technical help was key to ensuring adoption.
“Software adoption often fails without the right support,” he explained. “At ScaffPlan, we combine world-class technology with the expertise, training, and resources customers need to thrive.”
ScaffPlan’s offering includes an AI assistant built into the platform, a library of more than 300 tutorial videos, and a searchable knowledge base. The company says these resources, alongside direct technical support, act as an extension of clients’ own technology teams.
The Trimble Dimensions Australia event is expected to draw industry representatives from across the region, with more than 50 sessions planned. Organisers say it will highlight how digital tools are reshaping construction and related industries.
Work is underway to restore the imposing tower of St Martin’s Church in Arlon, Belgium, with German manufacturer GEDA providing specialist lifting equipment to support the project.
The neo-Gothic church, built between 1907 and 1914, is considered one of the most important examples of its architectural style in Wallonia. As part of the restoration, sections of the tower will be carefully dismantled, with original stones refurbished and reused in line with strict conservation rules.
To meet the complex demands of the site, GEDA has supplied a 1500 Z/ZP transport platform with a lifting height of 100 metres, alongside six floor safety doors, through its Belgian partner Intermat.
The platform, which can carry up to 2,000kg or seven people, is being used both to erect scaffolding and to move materials and personnel during the renovation.
Because the listed tower could not be drilled or altered to accommodate fixings, the lift was anchored solely to the scaffolding. This was achieved using GEDA’s two-mast system and UNI-X mast, which allows large anchoring distances of up to 12 metres with minimal force.
The contractor, Galère Srl, will operate the platform for the duration of the 50-month project. Scaffolding works are being managed by Alphascaff, which is also employing additional GEDA hoists on site.
GEDA, based in Asbach-Bäumenheim, Germany, has been supplying lifting and transport solutions for more than 90 years, with products used on construction and industrial sites worldwide.
Well-known scaffolding figure Des Moore has thrown his weight behind the system, saying it tackles some of the sector’s most persistent challenges.
“Too often, vital information is scattered across paper files, spreadsheets or different systems,” he said. “That makes it difficult for companies to get a real-time picture of what is happening. Baton brings all of that together in one place.”
Moore added that during his career, he has seen firsthand how fragmented information can restrict growth. “Having a central source of truth across a business is vital, and Baton finally delivers that for our industry,” he said.
The Scaffold & Access Industry Association (SAIA) has announced the winners of its 2025 awards, recognising member achievements across the scaffold and access sector.
The honours were presented on 7 August at an awards dinner in Fort Worth, Texas, held alongside the Association’s Annual Convention & Exposition. The programme recognises service to the Association as well as standout project delivery and innovation.
Commercial Collaboration
Winner: D.H. Charles Engineering, Inc.
Partners: Universal Mfg. & The Tradesmen Group
Project: Tomachichi Federal Courthouse
Industrial Collaboration
Winner: Skyline Scaffold, Inc.
Partners: D.H. Charles Engineering, Inc.
Project: PG&E Tower 320 Demolition
Innovation
Winner: DH Glabe
Partners: JKS Industries
Project: Coorstek – Building 1
Mast Driven Hoist and Platforms
Winner: Fraco Products
Project: Rogers M City
Shoring
Winner: D.H. Charles Engineering, Inc.
Partners: Skyline Scaffold, Inc.
Project: Heroes Memorial Building
Supported Access
Winner: Soogadin
Partners: Dynamic Innovations Scaffold Design
Project: 24-PSC-2001 Internal Scaffold
Suspended Access
Winner: Bee Access
Partners: Scaffolding Solutions
Project: Restoring Remembrance: Restoration of the Memorial Bridges at the U.S. Holocaust Museum
The SAIA said the awards highlight companies and teams that have “gone above and beyond” to deliver safe, effective access solutions across commercial and industrial settings.
The head of Scaffolding, Access & Rigging NZ Inc (SARNZ) is to leave her role in October after four years in charge.
Tina Wieczorek will step down as chief executive on 1 October, the trade body confirmed.
SARNZ Board President Paul Cunningham said her departure was being met “with both gratitude and a touch of sadness”.
“Her leadership has been nothing short of transformative,” he said. “Her dedication, drive, and unwavering commitment have not only put SARNZ firmly on the map but have seen us punching well above our weight in influence, visibility, and impact.”
Ms Wieczorek is credited with strengthening ties between the scaffolding, access and rigging sector in New Zealand and the wider construction industry, as well as championing members’ interests and raising professional standards.
The organisation said she had been “a driving force for growth” and “a passionate advocate” for the industry.
Recruitment for her successor will begin shortly.
SARNZ said a fuller tribute to Ms Wieczorek’s tenure, including highlights of her work, would be published in the coming weeks.