Extreme weather is exposing poor practices across the scaffolding industry, as insurance specialists urge contractors to tighten safety procedures in response to increasingly severe...
Connolly Scaffolding has completed a major expansion with the opening of a new 26,000 sq ft warehouse and yard in Salford – a move director Wayne Connolly describes as a “game changer” for the company.
The modern facility, on Astor Road, includes 4,000 sq ft...
Turkey has taken a major step towards energy independence with the completion of its first floating natural gas production platform, the Osman Gazi.
At the...
The Construction Products Association warns UK house-building will not recover to pre-pandemic levels until 2029 or 2030, urging government support for first-time buyers to prevent further insolvencies and job losses.
One of the UK’s leading testing technology firms, Staht, has announced its largest ever distribution agreement after joining forces with Leach’s.
The partnership will expand...
Manchester-based demolition contractor P.P. O’Connor has released an official statement following Friday’s partial collapse of a building surrounded by scaffolding in the city centre.
The...
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...
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 this year, Scaffmag reported from Bauma, where AT-PAC showcased a series of new modular systems, including MPBS, the PAS Escape...
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. This wasn't just another trade show. ScaffEx25 had that unmistakable energy of an industry hitting its stride, confident, collaborative, and ready to show the world what modern scaffolding looks like.
Fifteen...
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 British construction. As headline sponsor of the industry's premier event, Layher UK's commitment extends beyond marketing into a deeper vision...
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Extreme weather is exposing poor practices across the scaffolding industry, as insurance specialists urge contractors to tighten safety procedures in response to increasingly severe storms.
McCarron Coates, a commercial insurance broker specialising in scaffolding and...
The Construction Products Association warns UK house-building will not recover to pre-pandemic levels until 2029 or 2030, urging government support for first-time buyers to prevent further insolvencies and job losses.
One of the UK’s leading testing technology firms, Staht, has announced its largest ever distribution agreement after joining forces with Leach’s.
The partnership will expand...
The Scaffolding Association Australia (SAA) has revealed an impressive line-up of international speakers for its upcoming Scaff25 Annual Conference & Awards Night, set to...
ScaffEx25 has now closed its doors in Manchester, and as I reflect on the two days, one thing is clear — this event has marked the beginning of something significant for our industry.
Last year’s ScaffEx in Belfast was an important first step. However, Manchester demonstrated just how far the concept has already progressed. The...
The National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) and the Scaffold & Access Industry Association (SAIA) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), bringing together the UK and North America’s leading scaffold and access...
The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has released its 2025 Safety Report, revealing the lowest accident rates recorded in the organisation’s 50-year history...
The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has opened a new office in Edinburgh and appointed a dedicated Business Development Manager to strengthen its...
The Scaffolding Association has released the first in a new series of guidance documents, designed to elevate safety standards and reinforce professional practices throughout...
More than 20 construction organisations, including the NASC, have signed an open letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer warning that plans to cut apprenticeships to eight months risk undermining skills, safety, and confidence in training.