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Autumn 2026 – Issue #31

The Autumn issue of Scaffmag looks at the people, decisions and pressures shaping the scaffolding industry right now. From safety and training to technology, major projects and the fallout from CISRS’s planned split from CSCS, here’s what you’ll find inside Issue 31:

John Trayfoot: Confessions of an MD – At 21, John Trayfoot fell eight metres through a skylight during a scaffold inspection. Now Managing Director of M R Scaffolding, he talks openly about the accident, near misses, speaking up and why safety culture has to start on site.

ScaffEx26 in Manchester – Full coverage from two days at Manchester Central, where the industry gathered to talk business, technology, training and the issues likely to shape the year ahead. The CISRS and CSCS split was one of the biggest talking points across the show.

CISRS to leave CSCS – CISRS plans to end its CSCS licence agreement in June 2027. We look at what the move could mean for scaffolders, employers and training providers, including questions around card recognition and site access.

The hidden cost of scaffolding – New research examines the impact of shoulder and neck injuries on scaffolders, including the time people can spend away from work and what the industry can do to reduce the physical load.

A new NASC president – Sarah Klieve sets out her priorities for the role, including the need to give scaffolding a stronger voice with government, clients and the next generation entering the trade.

Technology on site and in the office – This issue looks at SMART Scaffolder’s hands-free AI reporting, Scaffold Insite’s live project records and Brian Webb’s take on using AI without losing the voice of your business.

Major projects in focus – Scafom-rux takes us behind the 300-tonne RINGSCAFF structure supporting Silverstone’s new grandstand, while Layher shows how nearly 21 tonnes of Allround was used to build a huge water slide at a Hertfordshire fruit farm.

Plus much more, including technical advice, contractor opinion, products, industry news and project features from across the scaffolding and access sector.