Building and scaffolding partially collapses in Manchester city centre

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A building in Manchester city centre has partially collapsed during demolition work, with scaffolding and debris seen falling into the nearby River Irwell. Emergency services...

Benchmark Scaffolding wins Silver at national awards

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HSE launches major construction site safety inspections in Manchester

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Brogan Group acquires Sunbelt Rentals UK hoist division

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Demolition firm issues statement following Manchester building and scaffolding collapse

News Scaffmag Newsdesk - Oct 27, 2025

Manchester-based demolition contractor P.P. O’Connor has released an official statement following Friday’s partial collapse of a building surrounded by scaffolding in the city centre. The incident occurred at Alberton House, on St Mary’s Parsonage off Bridge Street, at around 2:00pm on Friday, 24 October, during...

Building and scaffolding partially collapses in Manchester city centre

News Oct 24, 2025

A building in Manchester city centre has partially collapsed during demolition work, with scaffolding and debris seen falling into the nearby River Irwell. Emergency services...

Benchmark Scaffolding wins Silver at national awards

Events & Awards Oct 24, 2025

HSE launches major construction site safety inspections in Manchester

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JR Scaffold honoured with Ministry of Defence Silver Award

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Brogan Group acquires Sunbelt Rentals UK hoist division

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Scaff25 announces global line-up of industry leaders for Sydney conference

Events & Awards Scaffmag Newsdesk - Oct 27, 2025

The Scaffolding Association Australia (SAA) has revealed an impressive line-up of international speakers for its upcoming Scaff25 Annual Conference & Awards Night, set to take place on 14 November 2025 at the Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour, Sydney. The event will bring together leading voices from across the global scaffolding and...

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Australia

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Guidance

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