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Todays’ historic result must draw a line under years of crippling uncertainty that has been so toxic for UK construction, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to the General Election result. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the...
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General Election Result 2019: Industry Reaction
The Conservatives have today achieved a historic victory in the UK General Election, but what's been the reaction within the scaffolding industry? As it stands so far today (13 December) the Conservatives have won the...
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Australian scaffolding industry put on notice
New data has revealed that nearly half of all construction sites in New South Wales (NSW) have non-compliant scaffolding. The NSW government has put the industry on 'notice' after a safety blitz on more than...
Sydney Scaffolding Collapse Kills Teen Apprentice
A large section of scaffolding has collapsed at a building site in Sydney killing an 18-year-old apprentice and seriously injuring another. Apprentice Christopher Cassantiti was reported to have fallen from a height of almost eight-storeys...
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Lyndon SGB duo provide a ‘total access’ package at London landmark...
Lyndon SGB and Taylor's Hoists are providing a ‘total access’ package for leading contractor Lendlease on the landmark new development at One Bishopsgate Plaza, in the heart of the city of London. ONE Bishopsgate Plaza...
Project 7 helps to create a Major League Baseball park at...
A British construction firm that specialises in complex and bespoke builds and uses scaffolding to create niche solutions was brought in to help transform West Ham’s London Stadium into a Major...
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CITB safety test cheats caught in police raids
Three safety test workers have been arrested after being caught giving answers to candidates for cash. According to reports, the cheating was exposed by counter-fraud raids on test centres in Cheshire, Essex and London by...
THE BUSINESS
Welsh scaffolding contractor enjoys “best-ever year”
A scaffolding company is reaping the awards after winning new contracts and achieving a 50% increase in turnover. BGB Scaffolding has enjoyed its “best-ever year” by growing its workforce...
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General Election Result 2019: Industry Reaction
The Conservatives have today achieved a historic victory in the UK General Election, but what's been the reaction within the scaffolding industry? As it stands...
£250,000 Raised at Lighthouse Construction Industry’s Charity Lunch
A record-breaking quarter of a million pounds was raised at the Lighthouse Construction Industry's Charity lunch, held at the Westminster Park Plaza...
Scaffolder Hailed A Hero After Saving Toddlers Life
A quick-thinking scaffolder has been hailed as a hero after saving the life of a toddler who was choking on a 2p...
2019 NASC Awards: Winners Revealed
Some of the best, and most respected firms and members of the scaffolding and access community came together in Wales on Friday...
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New TG20 Scaffold Design Software In Development
A new version of the TG20 scaffold design software is currently being developed. A small team from the NASC is again working with scaffolding software experts CADS, who produced SMART Scaffolder and the original groundbreaking...
VIDEO: NASA’s Valkyrie Robot Can Erect Scaffolding
https://youtu.be/j1CgTzQSYyo NASA's Valkyrie robot is able to use human tools to erect scaffolding and plot itself a path across difficult terrain. Ok, I...
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Teesside based JMAC Safety Systems have launched another new product to add to their suite of Health and Safety solutions.
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Avontus announced 3D shading modes, export to 3D PDF, and a host of new features in Scaffold Designer 2020 update. Scaffolding software company Avontus has...
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