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Friday, October 24, 2025

National Scaffolding Week 2025 launches to celebrate industry’s people and skills

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National Scaffolding Week 2025 has officially launched, shining a light on the people, skills and contribution of the scaffolding industry to the UK’s construction sector.

The week-long campaign, led by the Scaffolding Association, aims to recognise the essential role scaffolders play in keeping projects safe and on track, while promoting the professionalism and diversity that define the trade.

Robert Candy, Chief Executive of the Scaffolding Association, said the initiative was about giving credit to a workforce that underpins almost every construction project in the country.

He said scaffolding “provides the access, safety and support that enable others to work effectively and without risk”, and praised the dedication of businesses and workers across the sector for maintaining high standards and a strong safety culture.

“This is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the people and businesses who make our industry what it is – skilled, professional and essential,” Mr Candy said. “National Scaffolding Week is not just about our members, but about recognising and celebrating the entire scaffolding community.”

Themes for 2025

The 2025 campaign will run across five themed days, each highlighting a different part of the industry:

Day 1 – Why Scaffolding Matters: Emphasising scaffolding’s importance to the built environment and the people behind it.
Day 2 – Physical Health & Wellbeing: Encouraging safe, healthy practices on site, including hydration, sun safety and working in tough conditions.
Day 3 – Routes into Scaffolding: Exploring career pathways into the trade, from apprenticeships and school leavers to ex-offenders and armed forces veterans.
Day 4 – #ScaffStars: Recognising individuals who go above and beyond – on site, in offices or within their communities.
Day 5 – World Mental Health Day: Promoting mental health awareness and wellbeing across the scaffolding industry.

The Scaffolding Association is inviting companies and individuals to take part by sharing stories, photos and examples of good practice linked to the daily themes.

Supporters can also sign up as official NSW Supporters to help raise awareness and celebrate the vital role scaffolding plays in shaping the UK’s built environment.

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