What is wrong with scaffolding health & safety?
I recently posted on LinkedIn about a temporary roof structure that had been erected over a busy pedestrianised street in south London. To give...
What is going up, down under?
Since the beginning of time, scaffolding has been used around the world to provide safe access for multiple uses. We venture ‘down under’ to...
How do we stop scaffolders being killed or seriously injured from...
Why in 2019 and 2020 are scaffolders still being killed and seriously injured through falls from height?
It was the image of a young scaffolder...
Rising materials prices – what can scaffolding contractors can do about...
It’s been heartening to see how much effort and commitment has gone into revitalising the construction and scaffolding industries since the first lockdown just...
You get What You Pay For
Everyone’s heard of the old saying ‘You get What You Pay For’ – here in the scaffolding industry this certainly applies to both Scaffolders...
Cracking The SYSTEM
As tech powers on, we ask ourselves, where is it going to fit into the scaffold world? Of course, we understand the role it...
Is it Time for a Degree in Scaffolding Engineering?
Billy Jones, Managing Director of Millcroft, discusses why a degree in scaffolding engineering is vital for attracting talent and professional respect for the sector
For...
Opinion: CISRS Mandatory CPD Course
Our new industry blogger Mark Bisset gives his opinion on the recent announcement of the mandatory CPD course from CISRS.
The latest hot topic within...
Is system scaffolding the future?
Des Moore, CEO at TRAD Group, takes a look at system scaffolding and whether it can add value to your business.
In September, I took...
Scaling Your Scaffolding Business for Sale
Since I started my consultancy business, I’ve been contacted by a number of business owners who are thinking about selling. In the current economic...
