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Lindsey Oil Refinery assets sold as refining restart ruled out

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The assets of the Lindsey Oil Refinery in North Lincolnshire are to be acquired by Phillips 66, following the collapse of its former owner,...

New Construction and Scaffolding Academy launched to tackle skills shortages in Northern Ireland

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A new Construction and Scaffolding Academy has been launched in Antrim and Newtownabbey to help address growing skills shortages across Northern Ireland’s construction sector....

CITB announces major funding cuts despite £79m reserves

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The Construction Industry Training Board has slashed grants and capped funding from January, citing rising demand but drawing criticism over timing and available reserves. The...

Trapped load drags labourer from scaffold as firms fined £800k

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A labourer suffered life-changing injuries after being pulled from scaffolding during an unplanned lifting operation on a London refurbishment project. Two companies have been...

ITP opens new Product Development and Testing Facility at Yorkshire HQ

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Yorkshire-based manufacturer ITP Ltd has opened a new Product Development and Testing Facility at its Easingwold headquarters following a major strategic investment. Clive Dickin, Chief...

Connolly Scaffolding strengthens partnership with TRAD UK in £3.5m investment

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Connolly Scaffolding Ltd has agreed a further £3.5 million investment in TRAD UK’s Plettac Metrix system, reinforcing a partnership that has shaped both businesses...

Costs climb again on Manchester Town Hall project as delays worsen

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The cost of restoring Manchester Town Hall has risen by a further £95m, with completion now pushed back to spring 2027. The Grade I-listed...

ScaffEx26 set for growth as NASC prepares expanded programme

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NASC says ScaffEx26 is on track to grow further, with early exhibitor demand already exceeding last year’s levels. The trade body confirmed to Scaffmag that...

New Gale Force Bolt introduced to honour industry figure Alan Gale

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Tilbury Scaffolding has introduced a new fixing in honour of Alan Gale, a widely respected figure in the scaffolding supply sector whose career spanned...

Budget 2025: NASC warns of rising costs as new tax increases hit construction firms and housing delivery stalls

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The Autumn Budget has drawn strong criticism from scaffolding, construction and housebuilding leaders, who warn that a combination of higher wage costs, frozen tax...
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