Mythbusting: a case against internal design teams
Andrew Kitley, scaffold design specialist and Managing Director of structural engineering consultancy KITALL, argues internal design teams are not the be-all and end-all.
I’ve...
Scaffolding’s Road to Net Zero
GKR Scaffolding Strategy Director Helen Gawor explains how sustainability has gone from being a buzzword to a strategic target for the whole industry.
Adding value for clients with a responsive service
Billy Jones, Managing Director of scaffolding specialist, Millcroft, explains how an agile response to projects, partnership approach and in-house training adds value to clients and leads to repeat business.
Training is the Ticket to Rail Sector Success
Billy Jones, Managing Director of scaffolding specialist, Millcroft, discusses why the right training and collaborative approach are critical to the efficient delivery of rail...
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
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Dare to be different: we are all different, so let’s embrace...
There’s no doubt about it: increasing diversity in the construction industry in general and the scaffolding trade in particular, makes a positive difference, explains...
Feeling the heat: Tips for working in hot weather
Alex Minett, Head of Product & Markets at CHAS, shares some tips for working well in hot weather.
While temperatures have been variable in the...
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...
What Can the Kickstart Programme do for the Scaffolding Sector?
Skills and staff retention have always been big issues for the scaffolding sector. With scaffolding companies competing for qualified and experienced scaffolders, there has...
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...
