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UK construction downturn eases as new work falls faster

The UK construction PMI rose to 46.1 in September, but new work fell faster and subcontractor usage returned to decline.

SAA backs scaffold safety education after Queensland coroner’s findings

SAA supports education following any changes to Queensland’s scaffolding code and calls for stability assessments to account for wind exposure and public safety.

86m Layher scaffold completed at Giotto’s Bell Tower

An 86-metre scaffold erected in just over four months will support a five-year restoration of the Florence landmark while keeping it open to visitors.

HAKI Safety appoints Tomas Hilmarsson as CEO

HAKI Safety has appointed CFO Tomas Hilmarsson as CEO and president from 1 November, succeeding Sverker Lindberg.

WorkSafe targets fall risks on New Zealand residential sites

WorkSafe New Zealand is inspecting residential sites from October to December, with falls from height accounting for 70% of construction prohibition notices.

STAR Housing seeks scaffolding suppliers for £600K framework lot

STAR Housing is seeking scaffolding suppliers for a Shropshire housing framework, with the dedicated access lot estimated at £606,625 including VAT.

CISRS says CSCS notice was served to negotiate “from a stronger position”

NASC president Sarah Klieve says CISRS served CSCS notice to negotiate from a stronger position, as Build UK says the card rules don’t block other sectors.

Golden Gate Bridge prepares temporary access platforms for seismic works

Night-time lane closures will allow crews to lower access platforms beneath the roadway as work progresses on the bridge’s final seismic retrofit phase.

Right-to-work rules extend liability through construction supply chains

Contractors face new responsibilities for labour supplied through subcontracting chains as expanded right-to-work rules come into force.

Housing permission slump raises questions over future scaffolding workload

Planning permissions for new homes in England have fallen to their lowest quarterly level since 2012, raising questions over the volume of residential work likely to reach scaffolding contractors further down the construction pipeline.

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