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PERI UP scaffolding reaches new heights

The combined height of the PERI UP Flex 75 access stair towers currently supporting UK construction projects now exceeds the 1km mark, claims PERI. To...

100 Trainees benefit from new Swansea scaffolding centre

More than 100 learners have passed through the CITB's new Welsh scaffolding centre in its first three months. The £1.5 million scaffolding centre, at the...

200 Jobs secured as Bilfinger wins Stanlow Refinery contract

Bilfinger UK has won a substantial six-year maintenance contract with Essar Oil UK at its Stanlow Refinery, providing work for 200 employees. The "major" six-year...

Altrad eyes 75% growth in UK & Ireland by 2026

Altrad aspires to become a business of scale aiming to be 75% larger by 2026 according to its new bold growth-driven strategy launched today. In...

Chancellor urged again to withdraw Reverse Charge VAT plan

A campaign calling on the Government to withdraw the implementation of Reverse Charge VAT is gathering pace after it was revealed it could cause...

Charity publishes support pack for workers who fall from height

UK charity launches free support pack helping people affected by a fall from height. THE NO FALLS FOUNDATION, the UK charity dedicated to preventing falls...

Jobs boost for Brits in construction sector Brexit bounce back

A third of construction companies expect to provide more jobs for British workers as the sector rises to challenges presented by Brexit and Covid-19. CITB’s...

Scaffolding Association hits another milestone

The UK’s largest trade association for access and scaffolding businesses has reached another milestone after announcing its 100th Audited Member. The Scaffolding Association, which...

Hero scaffolders save woman dangling from bridge

Two Hull scaffolders have been dubbed hero’s after saving the life of a woman dangling from a flyover bridge. Scaffolders Jordan Ness, 21, and Jay Shaw,...

No design and inadequate ties lead to scaffolding collapse

A scaffolding contractor has been hit with a £15,000 fine after scaffolding collapsed across the entrance to the car park of Coventry Skydome. The Birmingham...

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