Two seriously injured after scaffold tower topples on busy London street

A London construction company and its sole director have been fined after a mobile scaffold tower overturned on Putney High Street, seriously injuring two members of the public.

CIJC pay deal brings wage rises and extra holiday for construction workers

The Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) has confirmed new minimum pay rates for construction workers covered by the CIJC...

Government clarifies Building Safety Act position on temporary scaffolds

NASC says scaffold contractors should not be asked to meet Building Safety Act dutyholder requirements for temporary works that...

AT-PAC establishes permanent Middle East base with UAE launch

AT-PAC has officially launched a dedicated business in the United Arab Emirates, strengthening its presence in one of the...

Australia launches national scaffolding best practice guidelines

The Scaffolding Association Australia (SAA) has launched the first version of its Australian Best Practice Guidelines for Scaffolding, providing the industry with a single...

Layher UK draws contractors to Eggborough technical open day

Layher UK welcomed scaffolding contractors, customers and industry professionals to its Eggborough depot this week, with a well-attended open morning centred on technical demonstrations...