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

Daniel Norton - Jan 16, 2026

Each year on 14 January, the scaffolding industry marks Scaffolder’s Day. There is no formal programme, no governing body and no official endorsement. Yet...

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The real value of competition in scaffolding

Des Moore - Jan 9, 2026

Anyone who’s ever worked in a management or sales position in scaffolding will tell you that competitors are always on your mind. Perhaps you...

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ScaffEx25 – The Start of Something Special

Daniel Norton - Sep 15, 2025

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

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Layher: Leading the way in product and design innovation

Des Moore - Aug 13, 2025

As Layher is shortlisted for the NASC Scaffolding Excellence Awards 2025, Brand Ambassador Des Moore looks at how and why the company invests in...

Knowledge Base Issue 25

7 Business Blind Spots That Are Holding Your Scaffolding Company Back

Des Moore - Mar 18, 2025

I’ve been running my consultancy business for nearly two years now. Doesn’t time fly: my time at TRAD Group seems a distant memory. In...

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Investing in Layher’s technical expertise brings measurable returns

Des Moore - Nov 11, 2024

Design is a critical part of your project. You can’t ignore it. And, if you want to maximise your investment in Layher Allround® ,...

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The Real Danger of Knock-off Scaffolding Products

Daniel Norton - Oct 4, 2024

In the fast-paced, high-risk world of scaffolding, safety is everything. It’s the foundation on which our entire industry rests—literally and figuratively. However, as recent revelations...

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The Dangers of ‘Mixing’ System Scaffolding

Des Moore - Sep 19, 2024

T hroughout my career working with system scaffolding – predominantly Layher – I’ve had approaches from manufacturers with ‘copied’ products. These are companies that essentially...

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Purchase or Hire: Which is the Best Way to Add System Scaffolding to Your Stock?

Des Moore - Nov 10, 2024

As someone with experience both of using systems scaffolding to build a business, and a CEO of a group that offered hire and sale...

Opinion

Building a Stable Scaffolding Business

Des Moore - Nov 10, 2024

Industry leader Des Moore explores how to build a stable business—something that scaffolding businesses need to consider at all times, but that becomes even...

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