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Summer 2026 – Issue 30

The summer issue of Scaffmag looks at the people, skills and technical thinking shaping the next stage of the scaffolding industry. From training and apprenticeships to major project delivery and international competition.

Here’s what you’ll find inside the new issue:

Des Moore on what scaffolding must fix next – With more than 50 years in the trade, Des Moore gives a frank view on safety, leadership, pricing, training, productivity and the image of scaffolding.

ScaffChamp 2026 in Vilnius – Full coverage from Lithuania as RNDV retained the title by just 1 second, with teams from across the world taking on one of the most technical builds in the competition’s history.

The all-apprentice A-Team – Young scaffolders from Scotland and Northern Ireland took on the world stage at ScaffChamp, showing what training, teamwork and pressure can do for the next generation.

Training under the spotlight – We look at the latest developments across the sector, including CITB apprenticeship support and CISRS plans to review overseas training standards.

Technology that supports the job – This issue covers estimating software, 3D bid presentations, advanced guardrail systems and modern system scaffolding, with a clear focus on whether these tools help contractors work better.

Engineering at the limit – MR Scaffolding’s 72-metre City of London project shows how tight fixing restrictions, public protection and complex design can shape a major access scheme.

Access inside HMS Victory – PHD Access’s work on Nelson’s flagship shows how specialist access is being used as part of a highly controlled heritage engineering package.

Plus much more!