BGB wins Baltica 2 offshore scaffolding framework

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BGB Group has secured a framework agreement to provide offshore scaffolding and construction support across four offshore substations on Poland's 1.5GW Baltica 2 wind farm.

Rope-access technician dies after fall at Rome’s Colosseum

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A 22-year-old specialist rope-access technician has died after falling while working on a new lighting system inside Rome's Colosseum.

Dudley Council tenders £1.6m scaffolding and access contract

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Dudley Council has opened a £1.6m tender for scaffolding and mobile access towers to support repair and maintenance work across its housing stock.

Scaffolding Association challenges CISRS exit and calls for independent oversight

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The Scaffolding Association has challenged the case for CISRS leaving CSCS and called for independent oversight of the scheme during the notice period.
Australia & New Zealand

Scaffold collapses at Sydney site weeks after two workers seriously injured

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The scaffold came down at a development on Wattle Street in Ultimo, inner Sydney, shortly before 6:45pm on Saturday, damaging parked vehicles and narrowly...
Tenders & Contracts

£4.22m Falkirk scaffolding framework opens for bids

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Falkirk Council is inviting scaffold contractors to bid for a four-year framework covering scaffold hire, erection, maintenance, inspections and tie testing across its housing properties.

PERI scaffolding supports major HS2 Birmingham dive-under works

CSCS challenges CISRS case for leaving card scheme

Diesel hits record high as scaffolders face rising fuel costs

Saudi firm breaks 27-year-old scaffolding world record