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NASC warns scaffolding skills gap could leave 40,000 roles to fill

NASC has warned the UK scaffolding and access sector could need around 40,000 roles filled, as it published its Skills Gap Report 2026 based on responses from full member companies. The trade body said the report provides an evidence-based snapshot of workforce capacity across the...

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ScaffPlan partners with Leach’s to expand access to scaffold design software

ScaffPlan has formed a strategic partnership with Leach’s, the...

NASC warns scaffolding skills gap could leave 40,000 roles to fill

NASC has warned the UK scaffolding and access sector...

Construction industry says Spring Statement lacked measures to boost building

Construction leaders have offered a mixed response to Chancellor...

Training provider reports disruption as Gulf tensions escalate

The escalating conflict in the Middle East is beginning...

Young workers least likely to discuss mental health, research shows

More than one in three UK tradespeople say their...

Doka supports Denmark’s Storstrøm Bridge as 3.8km crossing nears completion

Denmark’s new Storstrøm Bridge is entering its final construction phase, with the 3.8km crossing set to become the country’s third-longest bridge when it opens...

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

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

Labour’s 1.5 million homes target faces scaffolder shortage warning

Labour’s pledge to build 1.5 million new homes over the course of this Parliament is facing fresh pressure amid...

Subcontractor pay dips as weather hits sites but wider pressures loom

Self-employed tradespeople earned an average of £1,000 per week in January, according to analysis by Hudson Contract, which manages...

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

Construction charity Band of Builders has released a six-month schedule of upcoming projects, aimed at encouraging tradespeople to commit...

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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 reported to training schedules in parts of the Gulf. The regional crisis began on Saturday (28 February) following joint US and Israeli military strikes on Iran, triggering retaliatory missile and drone...

Doka supports Denmark’s Storstrøm Bridge as 3.8km crossing nears completion

Denmark’s new Storstrøm Bridge is entering its final construction phase, with the 3.8km crossing set to become the country’s...

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

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

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The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced changes to how training funding will be distributed to employers from 1 April 2026. The update introduces...

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CITB reshapes training funding with new large employer fund

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced changes to how training funding will be distributed to employers from...

Scaffmag Issue 29 released with focus on technology, skills and industry change

Scaffmag has released Issue 29, bringing together interviews, analysis and project stories from across the scaffolding and access industry. The...

Young workers least likely to discuss mental health, research shows

More than one in three UK tradespeople say their job is harming their mental health, with young workers among...

NASC warns scaffolding skills gap could leave 40,000 roles to fill

NASC has warned the UK scaffolding and access sector could need around 40,000 roles filled, as it published its...

Construction industry says Spring Statement lacked measures to boost building

Construction leaders have offered a mixed response to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement, with industry bodies warning that the...

ScaffPlan partners with Leach’s to expand access to scaffold design software

ScaffPlan has formed a strategic partnership with Leach’s, the UK’s largest supplier of scaffolding consumables and equipment, in a...

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...

Subcontractors stay upbeat despite seven-year low in project volumes

Subcontractors across the UK and Ireland remain optimistic about the year ahead despite a tightening construction pipeline, according to...

Doka supports Denmark’s Storstrøm Bridge as 3.8km crossing nears completion

Denmark’s new Storstrøm Bridge is entering its final construction phase, with the 3.8km crossing set to become the country’s...

If we achieve AGI, will we still need scaffolding?

Many scaffold firms worldwide are already using AI to analyse inspection records, flag anomalies, and reduce the administrative burden...

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

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

Labour’s 1.5 million homes target faces scaffolder shortage warning

Labour’s pledge to build 1.5 million new homes over the course of this Parliament is facing fresh pressure amid...

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