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.

Housebuilder fined £300k after scaffolding labourer suffers serious fall

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A West Yorkshire housebuilder has been fined £300,000 after a scaffolding labourer suffered serious spinal injuries in a fall through an unprotected stairwell opening.

NASC and Women in Scaffolding Association sign partnership agreement

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NASC and the Women in Scaffolding Association have signed a new agreement aimed at improving recruitment, career progression and long-term participation of women across the scaffolding industry.
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CSCS challenges CISRS case for leaving card scheme

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CSCS has challenged the reasons for CISRS’s planned departure, while CISRS tells ScaffMag its legal advice and concerns over duplicate cards underpin the decision.
Business

Diesel hits record high as scaffolders face rising fuel costs

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UK diesel prices have climbed to a record high of around £1.99 a litre, putting fresh pressure on scaffolding contractors running vans, lorries and site fleets.

Saudi firm breaks 27-year-old scaffolding world record

HAKI halves workforce as Combisafe integration gathers pace

Singapore to mandate fire-retardant scaffold netting from 2027

Fulcrum wins new HMP Brinsford scaffolding training contract