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Construction leaders unite against government plan to shorten apprenticeships

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.

Scaffolding firm hits back at €9.2 million lawsuit claims

The CEO of Global Scaffolders UAB has defended the company’s labour practices after Sweden’s construction union Byggnads filed a €9.2 million lawsuit alleging wage...

Government strengthens Planning Bill with powers to fast-track major projects

The government has announced new measures to “break through planning barriers” by giving ministers expanded powers to intervene in major projects delayed or rejected...

CISRS appoints academic leader to steer quality and standards

The Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) has appointed Professor David Wooff JP as the first chair of its newly established Quality Assurance Committee...

NASC and DWP to create 5,000 scaffolding work placements in 2026

The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has teamed up with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to deliver 5,000 scaffolding work experience...

In Pictures: Scaffold teams complete west phase of Tyne Bridge restoration

Scaffolders from Infrastructure Site Services Ltd and Final Seal – Shrink Wrap Specialists have completed another key stage of the Tyne Bridge restoration project. After...

ScaffEx25 – The Start of Something Special

ScaffEx25 has now closed its doors in Manchester, and as I reflect on the two days, one thing is clear — this event has...

Global scaffolding industry unites with launch of IASA

One of the most significant international developments in the scaffolding sector for half a century has been announced in Manchester this morning with the...

ScaffEx25: Just One Week to Go Until the Industry’s Biggest Event Hits Manchester

In just seven days, the scaffolding and access world will come together at Manchester Central for ScaffEx25. This year, it’s shaping up to be...

Major shake-up in scaffolding training governance announced

The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has unveiled a major overhaul of how scaffolding and access training is governed, with the creation of...

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