CITB apprenticeship support rises by 43% in latest year

CITB’s New Entrant Support Team helped 5,913 apprentices join the construction industry during the 2025-26 financial year, new figures...

CSCS Smart Check upgrade to improve workforce skills data

CSCS has upgraded its Smart Check platform to collect more detailed data from construction sites, in a move aimed...

Scaffolder running length of Britain for children’s cancer charity

A Portsmouth scaffolder has begun an 860-mile charity run from John O’Groats to Land’s End to raise money for...

Global access sector marks first industry awareness day

The scaffolding and access industry is today marking the first International Scaffolding and Access Day. The new annual event, launched...

HAKI expands fall protection offer with Combisafe deal

HAKI Safety has signed an agreement to acquire selected operations of Combisafe, the fall protection brand best known for temporary edge protection and catchfan...

Former 3B Training director joins NASC training team

NASC has appointed Rob Boardman as its new Head of Training and Education. He will take up the role from Monday 8 June 2026, joining...