PERI provides scaffolding for unique structures at Boomtown music festival
For the first time ever, PERI has supplied scaffolding for the renowned outdoor music festival Boomtown. This year's Boomtown festival took place in Winchester, Hampshire between the 10th and 14th of August, it was the first to take place since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. So event organisers were under pressure to create a striking visual atmosphere for its...
Millcroft starts unique scaffolding project at HS2 Colne Valley Viaduct
Specialist scaffolding contractor, Millcroft, has begun scaffolding works to support the construction of the piers for the Colne Valley Viaduct – a project being delivered by the Align joint venture (JV) as part of HS2 Phase One. Once complete, the viaduct will be the longest railway bridge in the UK at 3.4 kilometres, passing over a series of lakes and...
UKSSH helps protect a greener future
The recent heatwave made us all focus on the importance of reducing our carbon footprint for the good of the planet, but on a recent project for its client Taylor Woodrow, UKSSH literally covered a major step forward in the journey to carbon neutrality, supplying a work shelter to provide a controlled environment for the first major pour in...
UKSSH and Tamworth Scaffolding answer Wireless SOS
When UK System Scaffold Hire received a call for help from the organisers of the Wireless Festival in London they didn't have a moment to lose. Responding to a last-minute change of plan, the event’s organisers needed to find a company that could erect a massive Public Access Staircase in double-quick time. The staircase – a mightily impressive 31 metres wide...
WellMax Scaffolding reach for the sky to help restore millennium glory
WellMax Scaffolding reaches for the sky to help restore millennium glory. Grahame Anderson discovers that although working to very tight deadlines and various challenges, this iconic London structure was able to open its doors again after falling victim to Storm Eunice. The venue has the second-highest capacity of any indoor arena in the UK and was initially constructed to house...
Hands On Experience Wins The Day For Essex Based Scaffolding Company
Essex based Scaffolding Access Ltd has succeeded in creating a rolling system temporary roof structure to help re-roof a major store in Newhaven. The company utilised more than 25-years-experience in order to meet the challenge offered up by Best Demolition working to present the Summerfield store with a new contemporary look. They generally supervise projects within various specialist industries including...
Layher passes examination for new student accommodation in Edinburgh
The benefits of Layher scaffolding systems – particularly in terms of installation efficiency and the creation of clear walkways – has been clearly demonstrated in Edinburgh. Hard Rock Scaffolding Ltd. have made extensive use of the Layher Allround Lightweight system to provide multi-level façade access for main contractors, Graham Construction Ltd. for the new build student accommodation at Westfield...
PERI UP Easy scaffolding excels on recladding job in central London
The Link is one of the many residential buildings in central London undergoing remediation since the new building regulations regarding cladding were brought into action. Scaffolding contractor, Legion Scaffolding, required access to the facades to remove and replace existing cladding. The desired access solution had to accommodate the building’s curved geometry and be mindful of spatial limitations around the site,...
Elite Scaffolding plays key role in castle’s roof renovation project
A North Yorkshire scaffolding company is playing a key role in a major project being undertaken at a famous Yorkshire country house. Having already successfully completed projects at Knaresborough Castle and Allerton Castle, Thorpe Arch-based Elite Scaffolding is now playing a significant role in a major roof renovation project underway at Ripley Castle, near Harrogate. For its part, the Elite team...
TR Scaffolding and UKSSH hit the gold standard
The refurbishment of two bridges over the M5 in the “Golden Valleys” area of Gloucestershire gave TR Scaffolding of Bristol and UKSSH the perfect opportunity..
