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Adrian Chiles puts scaffolding skills shortage in national spotlight

A Guardian column has brought wider attention to recruitment pressures already affecting scaffolding contractors.

PERI UK appoints Craig McDonnell as engineering director

PERI UK has appointed Craig McDonnell as engineering director, with responsibility for its nationwide engineering teams and the design of scaffolding, formwork and temporary works solutions.

£4.22m Falkirk scaffolding framework opens for bids

Falkirk Council is inviting scaffold contractors to bid for a four-year framework covering scaffold hire, erection, maintenance, inspections and tie testing across its housing properties.

Diesel hits record high as scaffolders face rising fuel costs

UK diesel prices have climbed to a record high of around £1.99 a litre, putting fresh pressure on scaffolding contractors running vans, lorries and site fleets.

Fulcrum wins new HMP Brinsford scaffolding training contract

Fulcrum Scaffold Safety and Training has been awarded a new Ministry of Justice contract to deliver practical scaffolding training to prisoners at HMP Brinsford.

Dudley Council tenders £1.6m scaffolding and access contract

Dudley Council has opened a £1.6m tender for scaffolding and mobile access towers to support repair and maintenance work across its housing stock.

AT-PAC details Raised Ledger System after Product of the Year win

AT-PAC has released further details of its Raised Ledger System after the product was named Product of the Year at the 2026 Scaffolding Excellence Awards.

SAIA Education Foundation to launch scholarship programme

The SAIA Education Foundation will open scholarship applications in January 2027, offering financial support for education, training and professional development across the US scaffold and access industry.