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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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Robot named Douglas begins work on Tilbury Douglas site

Tilbury Douglas has begun using a humanoid robot to...

Two workers killed in Spain after mast climbing platform collapse

Two workers have been killed following the collapse of...

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

Coriant has announced the acquisition of specialist contractor SCA,...

CISRS appoints Kathryn Bowe after delay to quality committee reforms

CISRS has appointed Kathryn Bowe as full-time Chair of...

HAKI reports sharp UK sales drop as construction starts stall

The Swedish-listed scaffolding and access safety group said UK...

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 join a new annual campaign...

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,...

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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 join a new annual campaign aimed at raising the profile of the profession worldwide. The event will take place on 14 May 2026 and has been established by the International Access...

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...

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HAKI reports sharp UK sales drop as construction starts stall

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CISRS proposes single global scaffolding training standard by 2028

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