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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 incident happened last week outside the 7 Burlington Gardens project, where GKR operatives were working. According to the company, members of...

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Scaffolding Association Australia has taken its campaign for formal trade recognition and a structured apprenticeship pathway to federal decision-makers in Canberra.
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£2m scaffolding framework opens for contractors in Midlands and Yorkshire

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Former Devonport scaffolder dies after asbestos exposure

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Celebrity line-up confirmed for 2026 Scaffolding Excellence Awards

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Blencowe Scaffolding Files Administration Notice

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Former Devonport scaffolder dies after asbestos exposure

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A former Plymouth scaffolder who worked on Royal Navy ships at Devonport dockyard died from an asbestos-related cancer, an inquest has heard. Denis Tapp worked...

Brogan Group reaches 5 million hours without reportable injury

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The scaffolding and access contractor has recorded no reportable injuries since 2023 across its operations in the UK, Ireland,...

JR Scaffold secures MoD Gold Award for Armed Forces support

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JR Scaffold has been awarded Gold status in the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) for its support...

ScaffEx26 completes conference line-up ahead of Manchester show

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ScaffEx26 has completed its conference line-up ahead of the two-day industry event at Manchester Central on 10 and 11...

Altrad to merge Generation and TRAD UK under single brand

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Altrad has announced it will merge Generation Hire & Sales and TRAD UK into a single business operating as...

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Australia steps up push for scaffolding to gain skilled-trade status

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Scaffolding Association Australia has taken its campaign for formal trade recognition and a structured apprenticeship pathway to federal decision-makers in Canberra.

Bamboo scaffolder recounts dismantling fire-damaged Wang Fuk Court

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Hong Kong scaffolder Yip Hon-ying has described how a 30-strong team spent 3 months removing fire-damaged bamboo scaffold from 7 blocks at Wang Fuk Court.

SAIA names 2026 Project Award winners at Nashville convention

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The Scaffold & Access Industry Association has named the winners of its 2026 Project Awards at the President’s Gala...

Australia launches national scaffolding best practice guidelines

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The Scaffolding Association Australia (SAA) has launched the first version of its Australian Best Practice Guidelines for Scaffolding, providing...

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London developer fined after required roof scaffold was never provided

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A London developer and its director have been fined after unsafe roof work continued despite a subcontractor’s risk assessment identifying scaffolding as a required control.

SMART Scaffolder to unveil AI-powered voice reporting at ScaffEx26

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SMART Scaffolder will use ScaffEx26 to introduce a new AI-powered reporting system that allows scaffolders to complete digital forms using natural speech.

Australia steps up push for scaffolding to gain skilled-trade status

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Scaffolding Association Australia has taken its campaign for formal trade recognition and a structured apprenticeship pathway to federal decision-makers in Canberra.

Bamboo scaffolder recounts dismantling fire-damaged Wang Fuk Court

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Hong Kong scaffolder Yip Hon-ying has described how a 30-strong team spent 3 months removing fire-damaged bamboo scaffold from 7 blocks at Wang Fuk Court.

Celebrity line-up confirmed for 2026 Scaffolding Excellence Awards

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The final celebrity line-up has been confirmed for the 2026 Scaffolding Excellence Awards, with comedian Dara Ó Briain set...

£2m scaffolding framework opens for contractors in Midlands and Yorkshire

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Arc Property Services Partnership is inviting scaffold contractors to bid for a new framework covering work across the property...

ScaffPlan sets sights on US market after Nashville platform launch

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ScaffPlan has outlined plans for a major push into the North American scaffolding market after giving contractors their first...

Former Devonport scaffolder dies after asbestos exposure

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A former Plymouth scaffolder who worked on Royal Navy ships at Devonport dockyard died from an asbestos-related cancer, an...

Blencowe Scaffolding Files Administration Notice

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Blencowe Scaffolding, one of the South of England's longest established scaffolding contractors, has filed a notice of appointment to...

NASC and CISRS put industry guidance behind new AI assistant

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The new tool allows users to ask questions in their own words and search across the knowledge held by...

Access Association of Canada honours ‘Dr. Scaffold’ Alan Osborn

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Alan Osborn has been made an honorary member of the Access Association of Canada (AAC), recognising his growing work...

Brogan Group reaches 5 million hours without reportable injury

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The scaffolding and access contractor has recorded no reportable injuries since 2023 across its operations in the UK, Ireland,...
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