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Robot named Douglas begins work on Tilbury Douglas site

Tilbury Douglas has begun using a humanoid robot to carry out administrative and data-collection tasks on a live construction site. The contractor says the deployment is a UK first among tier one firms. The robot, named Douglas, navigates the site autonomously. It captures 360-degree imagery...

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Scaffolder died nine months after building site fall, inquest told

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CISRS proposes single global scaffolding training standard by 2028

CISRS has set out plans to reform its Overseas...

Pilosio brings UK scaffolding safety model into Italian conference spotlight

Pilosio is set to use its presence at GIC...

Women completing construction apprenticeships triple since 2018, says CITB

The number of women completing construction apprenticeships has more...

Scaffolding industry backs all-apprentice team for ScaffChamp 2026

A team of seven apprentices from Scotland and Northern...

CISRS proposes single global scaffolding training standard by 2028

CISRS has set out plans to reform its Overseas Scaffolder Training Scheme, with proposals that would lead to a single global baseline training standard...

Scaffolding industry backs all-apprentice team for ScaffChamp 2026

A team of seven apprentices from Scotland and Northern Ireland will compete at ScaffChamp 2026 in Vilnius this summer,...

Australian scaffolding group enters administration with over 650 jobs at risk

A group of companies linked to one of Australia’s largest scaffolding and formwork providers has entered voluntary administration, placing...

Brogan Group expands scaffolding operations across Midlands and North

Brogan Group has expanded its scaffolding operations across the Midlands and North of England, extending its regional coverage to...

Layher UK draws strong turnout at latest ‘Sizzle & Learn’ event

Layher UK has reported a strong turnout at its latest ‘Sizzle & Learn’ open morning, with attendees engaging closely...

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NASC throws support behind first International Scaffolding and Access Day

NASC has thrown its support behind the first International Scaffolding and Access Day, as the UK industry prepares to...

Australian scaffolding group enters administration with over 650 jobs at risk

A group of companies linked to one of Australia’s largest scaffolding and formwork providers has entered voluntary administration, placing...

Pay gap pushing scaffolders from New Zealand to Australia

Construction firms in New Zealand are facing a growing shortage of scaffolders as experienced workers move to Australia in...

Training provider reports disruption as Gulf tensions escalate

The escalating conflict in the Middle East is beginning to affect construction and safety training activity, with early disruption...

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SCA joins Coriant in move to widen access and industrial services capability

Coriant has announced the acquisition of specialist contractor SCA, in a move that further expands the group’s capabilities in...

Robot named Douglas begins work on Tilbury Douglas site

Tilbury Douglas has begun using a humanoid robot to carry out administrative and data-collection tasks on a live construction...

HAKI reports sharp UK sales drop as construction starts stall

The Swedish-listed scaffolding and access safety group said UK revenues fell to SEK 52 million (£4.2 million) in the...

CISRS appoints Kathryn Bowe after delay to quality committee reforms

CISRS has appointed Kathryn Bowe as full-time Chair of its Quality Assurance Committee, months after the organisation was forced...

NASC throws support behind first International Scaffolding and Access Day

NASC has thrown its support behind the first International Scaffolding and Access Day, as the UK industry prepares to...

Women completing construction apprenticeships triple since 2018, says CITB

The number of women completing construction apprenticeships has more than tripled since 2018, according to new figures from the...

Pilosio brings UK scaffolding safety model into Italian conference spotlight

Pilosio is set to use its presence at GIC Piacenza, a major construction trade event in northern Italy, this...

CISRS proposes single global scaffolding training standard by 2028

CISRS has set out plans to reform its Overseas Scaffolder Training Scheme, with proposals that would lead to a...

Scaffolder died nine months after building site fall, inquest told

A four-day inquest has opened into the death of a scaffolder who died nine months after falling more than...

Scaffolding industry backs all-apprentice team for ScaffChamp 2026

A team of seven apprentices from Scotland and Northern Ireland will compete at ScaffChamp 2026 in Vilnius this summer,...

NASC chief to take on charity ride in tribute to former president

Clive Dickin, Group CEO of NASC and CISRS, is set to take part in the British Heart Foundation London...

Australian scaffolding group enters administration with over 650 jobs at risk

A group of companies linked to one of Australia’s largest scaffolding and formwork providers has entered voluntary administration, placing...

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