HAKI halves workforce as Combisafe integration gathers pace

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HAKI Safety has halved the workforce across Combisafe and its UK fall protection operation as it moves to integrate the recently acquired business.

Singapore to mandate fire-retardant scaffold netting from 2027

Asia Daniel Norton -
Singapore will require scaffold netting used outside buildings to meet fire-retardant specifications on projects awarded from 1 March 2027.

National Scaffolding Week returns in October

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National Scaffolding Week will return from 5 to 9 October, with businesses across the industry being encouraged to showcase their people, projects and career opportunities.

BGB wins Baltica 2 offshore scaffolding framework

News Daniel Norton -
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.
Training & Skills

Adrian Chiles puts scaffolding skills shortage in national spotlight

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A Guardian column has brought wider attention to recruitment pressures already affecting scaffolding contractors.
People on the move

PERI UK appoints Craig McDonnell as engineering director

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PERI UK has appointed Craig McDonnell as engineering director, with responsibility for its nationwide engineering teams and the design of scaffolding, formwork and temporary works solutions.
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