£4.22m Falkirk scaffolding framework opens for bids

Falkirk Council is inviting scaffold contractors to bid for a four-year framework covering scaffold hire, erection, maintenance, inspections and tie testing across its housing properties.

PERI scaffolding supports major HS2 Birmingham dive-under works

PERI UK has supplied access scaffolding, formwork and engineering support for a 400m-long concrete dive-under being built as part of HS2’s Delta Junction near Birmingham.

CSCS challenges CISRS case for leaving card scheme

CSCS has challenged the reasons for CISRS’s planned departure, while CISRS tells ScaffMag its legal advice and concerns over duplicate cards underpin the decision.

Scaffold collapses at Sydney site weeks after two workers seriously injured

The scaffold came down at a development on Wattle Street in Ultimo, inner Sydney, shortly before 6:45pm on Saturday, damaging parked vehicles and narrowly missing people travelling along the road. No injuries were reported. CCTV footage published by 7NEWS shows the multi-storey scaffold falling across the carriageway during strong winds, with vehicles and a cyclist passing close...

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Saudi firm breaks 27-year-old scaffolding world record

Saudi scaffolding firm Manar Al Omran has set a new Guinness World Record after building a 67.40m free-standing scaffold in Dammam.

Australian scaffolding group enters administration with over 650 jobs at risk

A group of companies linked to one of Australia’s...

CISRS says CSCS exit can be reversed if rule changes agreed

CISRS has said it could withdraw its notice to leave CSCS if agreement can be reached over the Construction Leadership Council rule at the centre of the dispute.

China joins IASA as global membership continues to expand

China has become the latest country to join the...

Scottish scaffolding apprentices to compete at ScaffChamp 2026

A team of young scaffolders from Scotland and Northern...

Diesel hits record high as scaffolders face rising fuel costs

UK diesel prices have climbed to a record high of around £1.99 a litre, putting fresh pressure on scaffolding contractors running vans, lorries and site fleets.

Saudi firm breaks 27-year-old scaffolding world record

Saudi scaffolding firm Manar Al Omran has set a new Guinness World Record after building a 67.40m free-standing scaffold in Dammam.

HAKI halves workforce as Combisafe integration gathers pace

HAKI Safety has halved the workforce across Combisafe and its UK fall protection operation as it moves to integrate the recently acquired business.
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In Focus - CISRS Cards

What CISRS leaving CSCS means for scaffolders, employers and the future of card recognition.

CSCS challenges CISRS case for leaving card scheme

CSCS has challenged the reasons for CISRS’s planned departure, while CISRS tells ScaffMag its legal advice and concerns over duplicate cards underpin the decision.

CISRS says CSCS exit can be reversed if rule changes agreed

CISRS has said it could withdraw its notice to leave CSCS if agreement can be reached over the Construction Leadership Council rule at the centre of the dispute.

Scaffolding Association challenges CISRS exit and calls for independent oversight

The Scaffolding Association has challenged the case for CISRS leaving CSCS and called for independent oversight of the scheme during the notice period.

CISRS to hold industry webinar on CSCS departure

CISRS will hold an industry webinar on 22 September to explain its decision to leave CSCS and answer questions about what happens next.

Scaffold collapses at Sydney site weeks after two workers seriously injured

The scaffold came down at a development on Wattle Street in Ultimo, inner Sydney, shortly before 6:45pm on Saturday, damaging parked vehicles and narrowly missing people travelling along the road. No injuries were reported. CCTV footage published by 7NEWS shows the multi-storey scaffold falling across the carriageway during strong winds, with vehicles and a cyclist passing close...

Saudi firm breaks 27-year-old scaffolding world record

Saudi scaffolding firm Manar Al Omran has set a new Guinness World Record after building a 67.40m free-standing scaffold in Dammam.

Singapore to mandate fire-retardant scaffold netting from 2027

Singapore will require scaffold netting used outside buildings to meet fire-retardant specifications on projects awarded from 1 March 2027.

Rope-access technician dies after fall at Rome’s Colosseum

A 22-year-old specialist rope-access technician has died after falling while working on a new lighting system inside Rome's Colosseum.

SAIA Education Foundation to launch scholarship programme

The SAIA Education Foundation will open scholarship applications in January 2027, offering financial support for education, training and professional development across the US scaffold and access industry.

Australia launches national review of scaffolding skills and training

A new national survey will gather evidence on how Australian scaffolders are recruited, trained and developed as the industry considers future qualifications and career pathways.

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

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.
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CSCS challenges CISRS case for leaving card scheme

CSCS has challenged the reasons for CISRS’s planned departure, while CISRS tells ScaffMag its legal advice and concerns over duplicate cards underpin the decision.

Fulcrum wins new HMP Brinsford scaffolding training contract

Fulcrum Scaffold Safety and Training has been awarded a new Ministry of Justice contract to deliver practical scaffolding training to prisoners at HMP Brinsford.

CISRS says CSCS exit can be reversed if rule changes agreed

CISRS has said it could withdraw its notice to leave CSCS if agreement can be reached over the Construction Leadership Council rule at the centre of the dispute.

CISRS to hold industry webinar on CSCS departure

CISRS will hold an industry webinar on 22 September to explain its decision to leave CSCS and answer questions about what happens next.

Scaffolding targets full WorldSkills Ireland competition place

Scaffolding apprentices have put their skills on display at WorldSkills Ireland Live in Dublin, as industry representatives push for the trade to become a full competition category in 2027.

CISRS says CSCS licence was at risk as STA calls for consultation

CISRS says legal advice warned its CSCS licence could be revoked, as training providers call for consultation over its planned departure.

Australia launches national review of scaffolding skills and training

A new national survey will gather evidence on how Australian scaffolders are recruited, trained and developed as the industry considers future qualifications and career pathways.

Exclusive: CISRS launches Train the Trainer scheme at ScaffEx26

CISRS will launch a new four-week Train the Trainer programme at ScaffEx26 in Manchester on Thursday 10 September, giving experienced scaffolders a formal route from site work into the classroom.
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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.

Robot inspection removes need for scaffold access on 70m Cemex kiln

A wall-climbing robot has completed ultrasonic testing across a 70m rotary kiln at Cemex’s Rugby cement plant, removing the need for personnel to work at height and avoiding a conventional scaffold or rope-access operation.

SMART Scaffolder to unveil AI-powered voice reporting at ScaffEx26

SMART Scaffolder will use ScaffEx26 to introduce a new AI-powered reporting system that allows scaffolders to complete digital forms using natural speech.

ScaffPlan sets sights on US market after Nashville platform launch

ScaffPlan has outlined plans for a major push into the North American scaffolding market after giving contractors their first...

Avontus unveils AI platform linking scaffold design, inventory and business data

Avontus has unveiled a new artificial intelligence platform designed to connect scaffold design, inventory, project management and wider business...

Researchers test two-drone system for autonomous bricklaying

Researchers have demonstrated an autonomous drone system capable of placing bricks and applying adhesive in mid-air, in a development...

NASC updates TG30 with new birdcage system scaffold guidance

NASC has updated its TG30 system scaffolding guidance to include a new range of birdcage configurations for cup, wedge...

Baton opens early adopter programme for scaffolding contractors

Baton has opened applications for its Early Adopter Programme, giving scaffolding contractors early access to a software platform designed...
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PERI scaffolding supports major HS2 Birmingham dive-under works

PERI UK has supplied access scaffolding, formwork and engineering support for a 400m-long concrete dive-under being built as part of HS2’s Delta Junction near Birmingham.

URTIM supplies scaffolding and formwork for $2bn Ceyhan petrochemical project

Turkish formwork and scaffolding manufacturer URTIM is supplying engineered temporary works systems for the major Ceyhan PDH/PP petrochemical development in southern Türkiye.

AT-PAC and partners deliver major weather protection scheme in Sweden

Around 700 tonnes of AT-PAC Ringlock scaffolding has been installed to support a major temporary weather protection system over...

JR Scaffold Services leads access project at Glasgow Royal Infirmary

JR Scaffold Services has completed a specialist scaffold and temporary roof project at the B-listed Walton Building at Glasgow...

Scaffolding takes centre stage at Arc Project’s 24-hour warehouse race

Midland Scaffolding Services has helped deliver an unusual event project after building a 270 sq m scaffold projection screen...

PHD Access plays key role in latest HMS Victory conservation phase

PHD Access is playing a central role in the latest phase of the HMS Victory conservation programme at Portsmouth...

£27bn road strategy opens major pipeline for specialist contractors

The government has confirmed Roads Investment Strategy 3 (RIS3), a £27 billion programme covering England's motorway and A-road network...

Scafom-rux delivers Manchester’s tallest ground-based scaffold

In the heart of Manchester’s financial district, a major high-rise development is setting new benchmarks for construction scaffolding in...
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Interviews

Des Moore: “The next five years are critical” for scaffolding

As Des Moore approaches his 70th birthday, he is not interested in nostalgia. After more than 50 years in...

Second chances and scaffolding: the man giving ex-offenders a route back into work

When Aaron King talks about turning points, he does not hesitate. "It was when my kids had to come and...

Breaking Barriers: Francesca Fuser on Innovation, Leadership, and Pilosio’s UK Ambitions

When Francesca Fuser sent her CV to Pilosio, she wasn't just looking for another job. She was looking for...

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...
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