Daniel Norton

Dan our Editor looks after Scaffmag's daily news service, he started his career as a scaffolder before creating and founding Scaffmag in 2008. Dan now spends his days visiting projects and writing about the scaffolding and access industry.
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HAKI CEO Sverker Lindberg to step down by 2027

Business Daniel Norton -
HAKI Safety has confirmed that its President and CEO, Sverker Lindberg, will leave his position no later than April...

Staht signs US distribution deal for digital pull testing range

News Daniel Norton -
UK digital pull testing manufacturer Staht has appointed Diversified Fall Protection as its exclusive distributor in the United States. The...

King’s Award recognises Lee Marley Group’s training work

Training & Skills Daniel Norton -
Lee Marley Group has received a King’s Award for Enterprise in recognition of its work to widen access to...

Mock the Week star to host ScaffEx26 awards night

Events & Awards Daniel Norton -
Comedian and television presenter Dara Ó Briain has been confirmed as the host of this year’s Scaffolding Excellence Awards. The...

CISRS proposes single global scaffolding training standard by 2028

News Daniel Norton -
CISRS has set out plans to reform its Overseas Scaffolder Training Scheme, with proposals that would lead to a...

Scaffolding industry backs all-apprentice team for ScaffChamp 2026

Events & Awards Daniel Norton -
A team of seven apprentices from Scotland and Northern Ireland will compete at ScaffChamp 2026 in Vilnius this summer,...
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Australian scaffolding group enters administration with over 650 jobs at risk

Australia & New Zealand Daniel Norton -
A group of companies linked to one of Australia’s largest scaffolding and formwork providers has entered voluntary administration, placing...

Layher UK draws strong turnout at latest ‘Sizzle & Learn’ event

Events & Awards Daniel Norton -
Layher UK has reported a strong turnout at its latest ‘Sizzle & Learn’ open morning, with attendees engaging closely...

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

Features Daniel Norton -
When Aaron King talks about turning points, he does not hesitate. "It was when my kids had to come and...

Construction industry says Spring Statement lacked measures to boost building

Analysis Daniel Norton -
Construction leaders have offered a mixed response to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement, with industry bodies warning that the...

If we achieve AGI, will we still need scaffolding?

Analysis Daniel Norton -
Many scaffold firms worldwide are already using AI to analyse inspection records, flag anomalies, and reduce the administrative burden...

The story behind Scaffolder’s Day, and how it became an industry fixture

Featured Daniel Norton -
Each year on 14 January, the scaffolding industry marks Scaffolder’s Day. There is no formal programme, no governing body...