Subcontractor pay dips as weather hits sites but wider pressures loom

News Feb 20, 2026

Self-employed tradespeople earned an average of £1,000 per week in January, according to analysis by Hudson Contract, which manages the industry’s largest payroll for...

Band of Builders releases six-month project list to boost volunteer support

News Feb 19, 2026

Brace Yourself podcast launches with aim to lift scaffolding’s global voice

News Feb 19, 2026

IASA launches annual International Scaffolding and Access Day

Global News Feb 16, 2026

Bilfinger wins long-term scaffolding services deal with Sweden’s Söderenergi

Europe Feb 16, 2026

Scaffolding demand expected to rise as construction returns to growth

News Scaffmag Newsdesk - Feb 3, 2026

UK construction activity is expected to recover in 2026 after a subdued year, with growth forecast to strengthen through to 2027, according to a new industry report. The Glenigan Construction Industry Forecast 2026–2027 predicts overall construction output will rise by 8% in 2026, followed by...

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NASC President David Brown takes on IASA Chair role

News Scaffmag Newsdesk - Feb 10, 2026

The International Access and Scaffolding Association (IASA) has announced the appointment of David Brown as its new Chairman. The appointment...

umdasch Industrial Solutions expands global scaffolding footprint with Catari acquisition

Europe Scaffmag Newsdesk - Feb 10, 2026

umdasch Industrial Solutions (UIS) has acquired Catari in a move that accelerates its ambition to create a leading global...

AFIX Group secures German approval and opens new branch near Munich

Europe Scaffmag Newsdesk - Feb 6, 2026

AFIX Group has taken a significant step in its European growth strategy with the opening of a new German...

Twenty teams confirmed for ScaffChamp 2026 in Vilnius

Events & Awards Scaffmag Newsdesk - Feb 6, 2026

ScaffChamp powered by Layher has confirmed all 20 teams for its 2026 competition, following nearly five months of registrations...

Global Scaffolding News

IASA strengthens Asian presence as Taiwan and South Korea join global body

Asia Scaffmag Newsdesk - Feb 25, 2026

The International Access & Scaffolding Association has announced that the Taiwan Scaffold Development Association and the Korea Temporary Equipment...

IASA launches annual International Scaffolding and Access Day

Global News Scaffmag Newsdesk - Feb 16, 2026

The International Access & Scaffolding Association has formally launched International Scaffolding and Access Day, which will be celebrated each...

Bilfinger wins long-term scaffolding services deal with Sweden’s Söderenergi

Europe Scaffmag Newsdesk - Feb 16, 2026

Bilfinger has signed a long-term framework agreement with Söderenergi AB to deliver scaffolding services across the Swedish district heating...

NASC and CISRS expand globally with Malaysia national deal

Asia Scaffmag Newsdesk - Feb 11, 2026

The National Access & Scaffolding Confederation and Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme have signed their first-ever national licensing agreement...

Asia

IASA strengthens Asian presence as Taiwan and South Korea join global body

Feb 25, 2026

NASC and CISRS expand globally with Malaysia national deal

Feb 11, 2026

China joins IASA as global membership continues to expand

Jan 27, 2026

Australia

Scaffolding Association Australia expands leadership team

Nov 19, 2025

Australia’s top scaffolding projects recognised at 2025 industry awards

Nov 19, 2025

Scaffolding design platform ScaffPlan to feature at Trimble event

Aug 26, 2025

Europe

Bilfinger wins long-term scaffolding services deal with Sweden’s Söderenergi

Feb 16, 2026

umdasch Industrial Solutions expands global scaffolding footprint with Catari acquisition

Feb 10, 2026

AFIX Group secures German approval and opens new branch near Munich

Feb 6, 2026

Middle East

AT-PAC Ringlock supports Qatar’s longest zipline installation

Jan 20, 2026

Kirtanlal Launches ScaffDeck, A Modular Suspended Access System

Sep 2, 2025

Kirtanlal Partners with Leach’s to Raise Middle East Safety Standards

Jul 1, 2025

North America

Scaffold Resource claims back-to-back victory at US Championship

Jan 23, 2026

SAIA announces 2025 award winners in Fort Worth

Aug 18, 2025

NASC and SAIA Join Forces to Elevate Global Scaffold Standards

Sep 17, 2025

South America

BrandSafway acquires Big City Access

Oct 9, 2024

Training & Skills

Safety & Access adds CITB Site Safety Plus courses

Safety & Access has added CITB Site Safety Plus (SSP) courses to its training portfolio, extending its offer to include site safety and management...

Construction College Midlands partners with AT-PAC to expand system scaffolding training

New Construction and Scaffolding Academy launched to tackle skills shortages in Northern Ireland

CITB announces major funding cuts despite £79m reserves

Guidance

TG30 Update Drives Surge in Scaffold Compliance Downloads

The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has seen a sharp rise in downloads of its scaffold compliance guidance, following the launch of phase...

BSI Revises Temporary Works Standards for Safer Construction

TG30 Set to Transform System Scaffolding Safety and Compliance at ScaffEx24

NASC Outlines New Fire Risk Measures in Wake of Grenfell Inquiry

Products & Services

GEDA transport system supports renovation of Augsburg landmark

Renovation work is continuing at the Perlachturm in Augsburg, a historic city in the German state of Bavaria, close to the Austrian border. The tower,...

New Gale Force Bolt introduced to honour industry figure Alan Gale

Scaffplan recruits former Footprint MD to lead global sales

CMA approval clears the way for major HSS ProService and Speedy Hire partnership

Industry Insights

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Featured

The story behind Scaffolder’s Day, and how it became an industry fixture

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Funeral details confirmed as NASC publishes tribute to Wayne Connolly

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AK Scaffolding steps up training for Scaffold Builders Competition in Las Vegas

Cover Stories

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

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Tributes pour in from across the industry following death of NASC President Wayne Connolly

Des Moore

Opinion

The real value of competition in scaffolding

Opinion

Layher: Leading the way in product and design innovation

Knowledge Base Issue 25

7 Business Blind Spots That Are Holding Your Scaffolding Company Back

Opinion

Investing in Layher’s technical expertise brings measurable returns

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The Dangers of ‘Mixing’ System Scaffolding

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Opinion

The Struggle to Attract Young Talent into Scaffolding

Business

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Opinion

Training is the Ticket to Rail Sector Success

Trade Associations

IASA strengthens Asian presence as Taiwan and South Korea join global body

Norway joins IASA as international membership continues to grow

NASC and SAIA Join Forces to Elevate Global Scaffold Standards

Scaffolding Association Joins Build UK to Boost Industry Voice

Events & Awards

Twenty teams confirmed for ScaffChamp 2026 in Vilnius

Scaffold Resource claims back-to-back victory at US Championship

AK Scaffolding steps up training for Scaffold Builders Competition in Las Vegas

JR Group charity gala raises £170,000 for Reverse Rett

System

PERI UP system supports cladding remediation at Hilton Hotel

AT-PAC accelerates European expansion with strategic German launch

New PERI UP Stair System Launched in UK After Global Debut

AT-PAC Appoints New U.S. Managing Director

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