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Construction output edges up just 0.1% in the third quarter

Construction output in Great Britain rose by only 0.1% in the third quarter of 2025, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics. The industry also grew by 0.2% in September. The ONS said the picture remains uncertain. It has revised its earlier...

Hong Kong launches construction safety drive after serious incidents

Hong Kong has begun a city-wide crackdown on unsafe practices in the construction sector after a series of fatal and serious accidents. The Labour Department...

ScaffPlan launches 3D scaffold design tool within SketchUp

ScaffPlan has unveiled a new tool that lets scaffolders design and plan scaffolding projects directly in the popular 3D modelling platform SketchUp. The software, called...

Equinor awards £1.25bn scaffolding and maintenance contracts for onshore plants

Equinor has signed new long-term framework agreements for insulation, scaffolding, and surface treatment (ISS) services across its six onshore plants in Norway. The contracts, worth...

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Kirtanlal and Al Masaood partnership set to reshape the Middle East scaffolding sector

Kirtanlal Scaffolding & Formwork has announced a new strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi-based Al Masaood Group, one of the UAE’s most established and respected...

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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...

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 this year, Scaffmag reported from Bauma, where AT-PAC showcased a series of new modular systems, including MPBS, the PAS Escape...

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. 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...

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 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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Industry News

Construction output edges up just 0.1% in the third quarter

Construction output in Great Britain rose by only 0.1% in the third quarter of 2025, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics. The industry also grew by 0.2% in September. The ONS...

ScaffPlan launches 3D scaffold design tool within SketchUp

ScaffPlan has unveiled a new tool that lets scaffolders design and plan scaffolding projects directly in the popular 3D modelling platform SketchUp. The software, called...

Scaffolding contractors boost profits with building wrap partnership programme

Scaffolding contractors are adding a new revenue stream to their businesses through a partnership programme that allows them to profit from building wraps without...

Equinor awards £1.25bn scaffolding and maintenance contracts for onshore plants

Equinor has signed new long-term framework agreements for insulation, scaffolding, and surface treatment (ISS) services across its six onshore plants in Norway. The contracts, worth...

Global News

Hong Kong launches construction safety drive after serious incidents

Hong Kong has begun a city-wide crackdown on unsafe practices in the construction sector after a series of fatal...

Equinor awards £1.25bn scaffolding and maintenance contracts for onshore plants

Equinor has signed new long-term framework agreements for insulation, scaffolding, and surface treatment (ISS) services across its six onshore...

Kirtanlal and Al Masaood partnership set to reshape the Middle East scaffolding sector

Kirtanlal Scaffolding & Formwork has announced a new strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi-based Al Masaood Group, one of the...

URTIM powers Turkey’s first floating gas platform

Turkey has taken a major step towards energy independence with the completion of its first floating natural gas production...
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Opinion & Insight

ScaffEx25 – The Start of Something Special

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...
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Trade Associations

NASC and SAIA Join Forces to Elevate Global Scaffold Standards

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...

Record-Low Accident Rates Mark 50 Years of Safety Reporting, Says NASC

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...

NASC Expands into Scotland with New Edinburgh Office and Key Appointment

The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has opened a new office in Edinburgh and appointed a dedicated Business Development Manager to strengthen its...

Scaffolding Association Launches First in New Guidance Series

The Scaffolding Association has released the first in a new series of guidance documents, designed to elevate safety standards and reinforce professional practices throughout...

Training

PERI UK’s Terry Hall recognised as ‘Unsung Hero’ for driving formwork safety reform

Terry Hall, Field Services Manager at PERI UK, has been honoured with the ‘Unsung Hero’ award at this year’s...

Surge in construction apprenticeships as CITB support drives 61% rise

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has reported a sharp rise in apprenticeship starts, with more than 1,500 new...

CISRS announces suite of new safety and inspection courses

The Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) has announced a series of new and updated training courses aimed at...

Construction leaders unite against government plan to shorten apprenticeships

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.

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