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Scaffolders among workers hit by alleged coordinated layoffs at Sellafield, says Unite

Unite has accused a group of major contractors at Sellafield of issuing coordinated layoffs during ongoing industrial action, alleging that scaffolders and other construction workers have been affected as the dispute escalates. A letter published by the Unite Sellafield Joint Disputes Committee on 9 December...

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AT-PAC names new UK MD as ScaffEx25 showcases national ambitions

After unveiling a wave of new systems at Bauma 2025, AT-PAC used ScaffEx25 in Manchester to shift focus closer to home, demonstrating its UK capability, setting out a clear national service promise, and introducing Charles Stratford as its new Managing Director for the UK.   Earlier...

Building Britain’s Scaffolding Future

Sean Pike on transforming an industry one system project at a time Standing amid the impressive Layher UK display at ScaffEx25, Managing Director Sean Pike surveys what represents more than just exhibition scaffolding – it's the physical manifestation of a 26-year mission to help transform...

How RNDV Won ScaffChamp 2025 – And What It Means for the Industry

After a standout performance in Vilnius, RNDV speaks with ScaffMag about teamwork, pressure, and what it truly takes to become ScaffChamp champions. RNDV didn’t just win ScaffChamp 2025 — they set the benchmark. The Lithuanian team delivered a sharp, confident performance that earned them the...

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New Construction and Scaffolding Academy launched to tackle skills shortages in Northern Ireland

A new Construction and Scaffolding Academy has been launched in Antrim and Newtownabbey to help address growing skills shortages across Northern Ireland’s construction sector. The initiative is being delivered by the Labour Market Partnership in collaboration with CITB, Advanced Scaffolding NI and several local...

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Construction College Midlands partners with AT-PAC to expand system scaffolding training

Construction College Midlands has formed a new partnership with scaffolding manufacturer AT-PAC as part of a wider push to strengthen training provision across the region. The Birmingham-based college is the first in the Midlands to deliver the System Scaffolding Product Training Scheme for the AT-PAC...

CISRS reforms face delay as new QAC Chair withdraws

CISRS has reopened its search for a new Chair of the Quality Assurance Committee (QAC) after the organisation confirmed that Professor David Wooff, appointed earlier this year, is no longer able to take up the role. The Committee is a central part of the governance...

CSCS Alliance appoints new Chair

The CSCS Alliance has confirmed the appointment of Marion Marsland as its new Chair, marking a significant leadership change for the body representing 37 card schemes across construction. Marsland brings more than four decades of experience in the thermal insulation sector. Her background spans contracting,...

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Hong Kong contractors ‘hid unsafe scaffolding netting’ as tower fire toll rises to 151

Investigators in Hong Kong say contractors used unsafe scaffolding netting at the housing estate destroyed by last week’s deadly fire, and then tried to cover it up during inspections. The death toll at Wang Fuk Court has now reached 151, with more than 40 people...

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Doka and AT-PAC: Building a Global Scaffolding Powerhouse

ScaffMag Editor Daniel Norton sat down with Doka CEO Robert Hauser and umdasch Industrial Solutions CEO Paolo Zumaglini to discuss how their partnership has evolved into a new global force in the scaffolding industry.  Since...
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ScaffEx25: An Industry Comes of Age in Manchester

Two days in September that showcased not just where scaffolding is heading, but how far it has already come The doors opened at Manchester Central on Thursday morning, and within minutes, you could feel it....
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Mark Parkin: A Scaffolder’s Journey to Leading Industry Change

With the scaffolding industry at a pivotal point of change, ScaffMag sat down with Mark Parkin — newly appointed Strategic Director of the Scaffolding Association — to explore his remarkable journey, his vision for...
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7 Business Blind Spots That Are Holding Your Scaffolding Company Back

I’ve been running my consultancy business for nearly two years now. Doesn’t time fly: my time at TRAD Group seems a distant memory. In my work, I’ve used my decades of experience to help...

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