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Investigation after Chatham scaffolder dies in Plumstead fall

Steven Farr, 47, died after a fall while erecting scaffolding in Plumstead. HSE and the Metropolitan Police are investigating, KentOnline reports.
Training & Skills

Chris Woodley joins CISRS to lead Train the Trainer pilot

Chris Woodley will lead CISRS's four-week Train the Trainer pilot, helping develop instructors and improve consistency across scaffolding training.
Technology

Microsoft outage disrupts scaffolding firms as NASC offers access support

NASC offers urgent compliance-sheet access support as Microsoft email disruption prompts scaffolding and construction suppliers to use alternative contact channels.
Projects

Tyne Bridge teams hit 70% protection deck target

ISS prepared and delivered more than 200 tonnes of scaffolding as teams completed 70% of the Tyne Bridge protection deck during its ten-day closure.
Construction

Construction output falls 0.7% in third quarter

Construction output fell 0.7% between July and September, while the wider UK economy grew by the same margin.
North America

Worker dies and another missing after New York bridge scaffold collapse

Developing: One worker died and another remained missing after scaffolding collapsed at the Loop Parkway Bridge on Long Island.
Business

Taylor Wimpey scaffolders’ pay dispute moves to strike ballot

Unite says voting in the Sunderland pay dispute opened on 9 November and closes on 23 November. The dispute involves 19 scaffolders and 31 joiners.
Europe

Swiss scaffold agreement aims to make loading limits clearer

SGUV and Suva have developed a Swiss usage agreement covering material and heavy-load scaffold platforms, with loading limits, handover checks and client duties.
Australia & New Zealand

Acrow lifts FY27 forecast as industrial access work grows

Australian scaffolding and formwork group Acrow has raised its FY27 forecast, citing expanded contract scopes and stronger industrial access activity.
Business

Bilfinger Q3 earnings fall 23% despite €1.7bn order intake

Energy-sector orders rise as customer delays weigh on Bilfinger's quarterly results.
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