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Worker dies in scaffold ladder fall

A contractor has been fined after an employee fell to his death from a ladder while exiting a scaffold at Jute Street, Aberdeen.  Aberdeen Sheriff...
Training & Skills

CITB issues scaffolding training update

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has issued an update on its scaffolding training reform progress. The CITB has highlighted its commitment to ensuring that...
Construction

Worlds biggest crane starts work at Hinkley Point

'Big Carl' The world biggest crane has been shipped over from Belgium to help build the new power station. Construction work at Hinkley Point in...
In The Courts

No edge protection lands roofers in court

Both partners of a roofing firm have been sentenced after working unsafely on a Bowls Club in Salisbury. Swindon Magistrates’ Court heard how between April...
Products & Services

‘That’s a Wrap’ – Generate more money from your scaffolding

Building wraps are becoming big business which scaffolding contractors like yourselves are perfectly positioned to take advantage of. By teaming up with Lavastar, you...
News

Palmers bags Heathrow Design & Quality Award

Palmers Scaffolding UK has been awarded a Balfour Beatty Design & Quality Award for its complex work at Heathrow Airport T4 roof lights project. Palmers...
Construction

Common Sense Prevails As Reverse Charge VAT delayed till 2020

The Government’s decision to delay by one year the implementation of potentially damaging VAT changes for construction companies is a victory for common sense,...
News

Scaffolder Left Paralysed After Freak Accident

A scaffolder from Lancashire has been left paralysed from the chest down after a terrible motocross accident. Josh Holmes, who recently set up his...
News

GKR Builds Highest Scaffold in Europe

GKR Scaffolding has successfully completed the build of what is currently the highest scaffolding in Europe on the construction of the UK’s second highest...
Products & Services

TRAD Safety Deck – Built on Established Safety

TRAD Deck is a lightweight working platform specifically designed for the house building industry and is the UK’s market-leading product of its type. TRAD...
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