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Fuel costs pile pressure on UK scaffolding firms

Rising fuel costs are continuing to hit scaffolding businesses across the UK, with many firms absorbing the increases rather than passing them on to...

GKR scaffolders help save woman’s life at London project

A GKR Scaffolding site team has been praised after helping to save the life of a woman who collapsed outside a live London project. The incident happened last week outside the 7 Burlington Gardens project, where GKR operatives were working. According to the company, members of...

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Fuel costs pile pressure on UK scaffolding firms

Rising fuel costs are continuing to hit scaffolding businesses across the UK, with many firms absorbing the increases rather than passing them on to...

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Researchers test two-drone system for autonomous bricklaying

Researchers have demonstrated an autonomous drone system capable of...

Jersey gains first CISRS training centre for Channel Islands

Scaffolders in Jersey can now access CISRS training locally...

NASC updates TG30 with new birdcage system scaffold guidance

NASC has updated its TG30 system scaffolding guidance to...

HAKI expands fall protection offer with Combisafe deal

HAKI Safety has signed an agreement to acquire selected...

Fuel costs pile pressure on UK scaffolding firms

Rising fuel costs are continuing to hit scaffolding businesses...

Scaffolder Conor O’Brien takes on 84km Bali ultra for children’s education

Advanced scaffolder and ultra-endurance runner Conor O’Brien is preparing to run 84km overnight across Bali to raise money for children’s education. O’Brien is taking part...

CITB apprenticeship support rises by 43% in latest year

CITB’s New Entrant Support Team helped 5,913 apprentices join the construction industry during the 2025-26 financial year, new figures...

CSCS Smart Check upgrade to improve workforce skills data

CSCS has upgraded its Smart Check platform to collect more detailed data from construction sites, in a move aimed...

Scaffolder running length of Britain for children’s cancer charity

A Portsmouth scaffolder has begun an 860-mile charity run from John O’Groats to Land’s End to raise money for...

Global access sector marks first industry awareness day

The scaffolding and access industry is today marking the first International Scaffolding and Access Day. The new annual event, launched...

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Global access sector marks first industry awareness day

The scaffolding and access industry is today marking the first International Scaffolding and Access Day. The new annual event, launched by the International Access and Scaffolding Association (IASA), has been created to recognise the people, skills and standards behind work at height. Taking place on 14 May each year, the day...

Australian scaffolding body warns Kwikform collapse exposes subcontractor risks

Australia’s scaffolding trade body has said the voluntary administration of the Kwikform group highlights wider concerns over subcontractor exposure...

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...

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HAKI expands fall protection offer with Combisafe deal

HAKI Safety has signed an agreement to acquire selected operations of Combisafe, the fall protection brand best known for...

Former 3B Training director joins NASC training team

NASC has appointed Rob Boardman as its new Head of Training and Education. He will take up the role from...

Fuel costs pile pressure on UK scaffolding firms

Rising fuel costs are continuing to hit scaffolding businesses across the UK, with many firms absorbing the increases rather...

Jersey gains first CISRS training centre for Channel Islands

Scaffolders in Jersey can now access CISRS training locally after Scaffold Training Academy Ltd gained approval as an official...

Researchers test two-drone system for autonomous bricklaying

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NASC updates TG30 with new birdcage system scaffold guidance

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Layher named Best Brand of the Year for 2026

Layher has received the PLUS X AWARD’s Best Brand of the Year 2026 title in the scaffolding systems category. The...

Scaffolder Conor O’Brien takes on 84km Bali ultra for children’s education

Advanced scaffolder and ultra-endurance runner Conor O’Brien is preparing to run 84km overnight across Bali to raise money for...

Charity football tournament to honour Wayne Connolly

Connolly Scaffolding is organising a charity football tournament in memory of Wayne Connolly, its Managing Director and former NASC...

New Bill proposes ban on retentions in construction contracts

The government is set to introduce a new Bill today that could bring major changes to payment practices across...

CITB apprenticeship support rises by 43% in latest year

CITB’s New Entrant Support Team helped 5,913 apprentices join the construction industry during the 2025-26 financial year, new figures...

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