£4.5m scaffolding framework opens for contractors in North East and Yorkshire

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Beyond Housing has opened bidding for a £4.5m scaffolding framework covering planned and reactive works across Redcar and Cleveland and parts of North Yorkshire.

London developer fined after required roof scaffold was never provided

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A London developer and its director have been fined after unsafe roof work continued despite a subcontractor’s risk assessment identifying scaffolding as a required control.

Australia steps up push for scaffolding to gain skilled-trade status

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Scaffolding Association Australia has taken its campaign for formal trade recognition and a structured apprenticeship pathway to federal decision-makers in Canberra.

Bamboo scaffolder recounts dismantling fire-damaged Wang Fuk Court

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Hong Kong scaffolder Yip Hon-ying has described how a 30-strong team spent 3 months removing fire-damaged bamboo scaffold from 7 blocks at Wang Fuk Court.
Technology

Everyone has the same AI tools. No one else has your best work.

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Brian Webb explains how scaffold businesses can get better results from ChatGPT by using their own covering letters, method statements and client communications as examples.
Australia & New Zealand

Considering a move to New Zealand? An established Auckland scaffolding business opportunity

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For an experienced scaffolding operator looking to expand, acquire, or relocate, Sidewall Scaffolding offers something that normally takes years to build: an established Auckland business with equipment, customers, systems, and a platform for further growth.

Browne’s opens Ashford yard to teachers in push to tackle scaffolding skills gap

AT-PAC to demonstrate Scaffix roof at ScaffEx26

Scaffolder awarded $752k after fall through skylight

Why Towers Could Help Scaffolders Win More Work