One dead in Hong Kong scaffolding collapse
A large scaffold on a tower block in Hong Kong has collapsed onto a busy street killing a female worker and trapping others. The bamboo...
BrandSafway takes over German scaffolding firm
BrandSafway has announced the acquisition of German scaffolding business Gerüstbau Muehlhan. Owners of Lyndon SGB and many others, BrandSafway has acquired the business in a...
Eurodile expands after acquiring Pilosio Group
Italian scaffolding rental and services specialist Euroedile has acquired formwork and scaffolding manufacturer Pilosio Group. The deal worth €8 million will bring together Eurodile’s 53...
Company hit with massive fine after scaffolding death tragedy
A construction company has been fined $900,000 after a scaffolding collapse in Sydney, Australia killing 18-year-old Christopher Cassaniti. The apprentice was killed when the 120ft...
Australia calls for improved scaffolding safety standards
An NSW government Minister has called on the industry to improve safety standards in the country or risk heavy fines after a number of...
Contractors Fined for Death of Scaffolder
Two contractors have been fined just £9,500 by the courts in Hong Kong for the death of a scaffolder. On 27 December 2018 in the...
Worker takes serious fall from scaffolding at Sydney construction site
A man has taken a serious fall from scaffolding on a construction site in Sydney, Australia this morning. The 35-year-old worker plunged three meters, from...
Australia kicks off scaffold safety campaign
Construction workers in Australia are being warned of the dangers of tampering with scaffolding. SafeWork NSW is launching Scaff Safe 2020 a new scaffold safety...
Scaffold training centre closed due to Coronavirus
Overseas training providers Simian Skill has closed its doors with immediate effect to help stop the spread of Coronavirus. The international scaffold training provider based...
BrandSafway elevates U.S. construction site safety
BrandSafway has introduced the only fully compliant temporary public access stairs and ramp in North America. In partnership with Universal Manufacturing, BrandSafway has launched temporary...