PHD Access announces €37.7m investment for European expansion

UK Daniel Norton -
PHD Access has announced a €37.7m investment from MML Ireland and Goodbody to support European growth and acquisitions, subject to regulatory approval.

Taylor Wimpey faces union challenge over notices to 19 scaffolders

Business Daniel Norton -
Unite says 19 directly employed scaffolders and 31 joiners in the North East have received dismissal notices amid a dispute over proposed changes to pay and bonuses. Taylor Wimpey says discussions are continuing.

HAKI scaffolding earnings fall as UK demand stays weak

Business Alex Mercer -
HAKI Safety reports lower Q3 scaffolding earnings as UK demand stays soft, delayed orders affect sales and Combisafe integration weighs on the group.

Scaffolding boss urges first aid training after saving colleague

UK Daniel Norton -
Ascent Access Scaffolding MD Nathan Huband is calling for more first aid training after using CPR to help save colleague Raj Soni at the firm’s Netherton yard.
Trade Associations

New CAS rules let scaffold firms opt out of Building Safety section

Alex Mercer - 0
Build UK's Common Assessment Standard changes on 1 November will let eligible scaffolding contractors opt out of Building Safety questions, while retaining competence checks and adding new policy requirements.
Health & Safety

Two taken to hospital after Streatham scaffolding collapse

Alex Mercer - 0
Two people were rescued before firefighters arrived after scaffolding collapsed on Streatham High Road on 25 October. Both were taken to hospital.

Belfast scaffolding firm fined after driver killed by falling board

Storm Boelo brings weekend wind warnings to northern UK

New York installs new sidewalk shed designs as numbers fall

Storm Austen brings amber wind warning for south-west England