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House-building recovery delayed until 2029, industry warns

News Scaffmag Newsdesk - Oct 30, 2025

The Construction Products Association warns UK house-building will not recover to pre-pandemic levels until 2029 or 2030, urging government support for first-time buyers to prevent further insolvencies and job losses.

Staht secures largest ever distribution deal with Leach’s

News Scaffmag Newsdesk - Oct 28, 2025

One of the UK’s leading testing technology firms, Staht, has announced its largest ever distribution agreement after joining forces...

Avontus to host free webinars on digital scaffold management this November

Technology Scaffmag Newsdesk - Oct 28, 2025

Avontus Software has announced a series of free, live webinars in November designed to help contractors overcome the everyday...

Scaff25 announces global line-up of industry leaders for Sydney conference

Events & Awards Scaffmag Newsdesk - Oct 27, 2025

The Scaffolding Association Australia (SAA) has revealed an impressive line-up of international speakers for its upcoming Scaff25 Annual Conference...

Demolition firm issues statement following Manchester building and scaffolding collapse

News Scaffmag Newsdesk - Oct 27, 2025

Manchester-based demolition contractor P.P. O’Connor has released an official statement following Friday’s partial collapse of a building surrounded by...

Building and scaffolding partially collapses in Manchester city centre

News Scaffmag Newsdesk - Oct 24, 2025

A building in Manchester city centre has partially collapsed during demolition work, with scaffolding and debris seen falling into...

Benchmark Scaffolding wins Silver at national awards

Events & Awards Scaffmag Newsdesk - Oct 24, 2025

Benchmark Scaffolding has been recognised with the Silver Award in the Specialist Contractor of the Year category at the...

Construction leaders unite against government plan to shorten apprenticeships

Training Scaffmag Newsdesk - Oct 22, 2025

More than 20 construction organisations, including the NASC, have signed an open letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer warning that plans to cut apprenticeships to eight months risk undermining skills, safety, and confidence in training.