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Swedish Firm Eyes UK Edge Protection Market

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In a groundbreaking move, Safety Respect, a leading global manufacturer of edge protection products, has announced a significant investment in the UK's construction market. Following the success of the initial Swedish intervention in the UK temporary edge protection sector in...
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Swedish Firm Eyes UK Edge Protection Market

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In a groundbreaking move, Safety Respect, a leading global manufacturer of edge protection products, has announced a significant investment in the UK's construction market. Following the success of the initial Swedish intervention in the UK...

TRAD Wins Two President’s Awards at Annual Altrad Meeting

BIGBEN, an industry-leading supplier, has officially launched its latest innovation - ScaffOil, a revolutionary, eco-friendly lubricant exclusively designed for the Scaffolding and Construction industries. 

BIGBEN Unveils New Eco-Friendly Lubricant for Scaffolding

Unite, the country's leading Union, demands that the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) be granted the authority to investigate all work-related suicides.

Unite Calls for HSE to Investigate All Work-Related Suicides

Acclaimed landscape designers Carolyn Hardern and Jon Jarvis are appealing for help from scaffolding companies to contribute towards their innovative project

RHS Show Garden Seeks Scaffolding Companies’ Support

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WORLD NEWS

The Scaffolding Association of Queensland (SAQ) has officially transitioned to the Scaffolding Association of Australia (SAA), effective immediately,

Australia Forms National Scaffolding Association

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The Scaffolding Association of Queensland (SAQ) has officially transitioned to the Scaffolding Association of Australia (SAA), effective immediately, marking a significant stride in national representation for scaffolding companies across Australia. This monumental change aims to...

StepUp expands with Columbian factory

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A new manufacturing facility has been opened by StepUp Scaffold in Columbia. According to reports, the factory boasts a state-of-the-art welding system with multi-bay robotic machinery as well as the potential for expansion, which some...

PERI acquires German formwork firm

Offshore scaffolder dies in fall

Dodgy scaffold design led to two deaths at paper mill

A scaffolding company involved in a major scaffolding collapse in Sydney, Australia which killed a teenage apprentice has pleaded guilty to offences.

Scaffolding company pleads guilty for death of teen apprentice

A scaffolder who suffered a severe electric shock on-site in West Auckland, New Zealand has come off life support despite suffering horrific injuries. 

Scaffolder suffers horrific injures after massive electric shock

A spate of scaffolding accidents in Italy shows no signs of abating following the death of a 53-year-old worker near Lecce.

Scaffolding Accidents in Italy Still Huge Worry for Government

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PROJECT NEWS

Hertfordshire-based Extreme Scaffolding, in collaboration with Layher UK, successfully tackled the high tidal range of the Thames River to establish a core sampling platform on the river wall.

Turning the Tide: Layher Scaffolding Solutions for Thames River Challenges

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Hertfordshire-based Extreme Scaffolding, in collaboration with Layher UK, successfully tackled the high tidal range of the Thames River to establish a core sampling platform on the river wall. In the bustling heart of London, the...
Paisley Museum, a cherished cultural landmark, is undergoing a major renovation, with JR Scaffold Services playing a pivotal role in supporting the building's transformation.

Scaffolding a New Future for Paisley Museum

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Paisley Museum, a cherished cultural landmark, is undergoing a major renovation, with JR Scaffold Services playing a pivotal role in supporting the building's transformation. The historic Paisley Museum, a Grade A-listed building and one of...

Skill Scaffolding and Layher Conquers Complex Challenges at Dolphin Quays

Skill Scaffolding has completed a challenging project at Grosvenor House in Basingstoke, thanks to the world's leading scaffolding system, Layher.

Layher proves vital for Skill’s Grosvenor House project

ADS Scaffolding, a family-run York-based business established in 2009, has recently completed a challenging scaffolding project at Nun Appleton Hall Priory for client Sam Smiths Brewery.

ADS Scaffolding: Taking on Challenging Projects with Confidence and Skill

SDS has made extensive use of the world-renowned Layher Allround system while carrying out a high-rise refurbishment project to Havant Towers, located in Havant, Hampshire. 

Layher’s Partnership a Towering Success

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IN THE COURTS

Unite, the country's leading Union, demands that the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) be granted the authority to investigate all work-related suicides.

Unite Calls for HSE to Investigate All Work-Related Suicides

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In the wake of disturbing data concerning suicide rates in the UK's workforce, Unite, the country's leading Union, demands that the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) be granted the authority to investigate all work-related...
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched an HSE Inspection Campaign focusing on the lung health of construction workers in Great Britain

Busting Dust: HSE’s New Health Campaign

Working at Height Regulations May Be Spared in EU-era Law Overhaul

Stress Awareness Month kicks off this April, with the Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) Working Minds campaign partnering with twenty-two organizations across Great Britain to help workplaces tackle work-related stress and bolster mental health.

Workplaces Unite to Tackle Stress During Awareness Month

The HSE has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of the risks of asbestos, with a particular focus on younger tradespeople

Asbestos: Young workers urged to take risks seriously

THE BUSINESS

Des Moore, who has been CEO of TRAD since the business was acquired by Altrad in 2013 has announced that he has moved on from the business to pursue new career opportunities.

Des Moore Steps Down from TRAD

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The CEO moves on after 30 years at TRAD, including time as President of the NASC Des Moore, who has been CEO of TRAD since the business was acquired by Altrad in 2013 has announced...
Edinburgh-based City Access Scaffolding has launched a new Specialist Access Division to expand its range of services and support continued growth.

City Access Scaffolding Expands Services with New Specialist Division

Teal Scaffold Expands Management Team with New Appointment

Millcroft, is celebrating 50 years in business.

“This business is in our blood”

In a world-first green hydrogen project, Altrad Babcock has been selected as the main works contractor for a hydrogen gas network project in Fife, Scotland.

Altrad Babcock to lead world-first green hydrogen project in Scotland

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EDITOR'S PICKS

Serial inventor Paul A Sparrow, known for creating the ProView Firefly Scaffolder's Level

Inventor Behind Scaffolder’s Level Fights Industrial Abuse with Innovative Fund and...

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Serial inventor Paul A Sparrow, known for creating the ProView Firefly Scaffolder's Level and for conceptualising modern-day crowdfunding, is fighting back against industrial abuse...
Henry Annafi, Training Officer for the National Access & Scaffolding Confederation, is spearheading a ground-breaking initiative to bring more workers into the scaffolding industry.

Empowering Former Inmates through Scaffolding

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Henry Annafi, Training Officer for the National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC), is spearheading a ground-breaking initiative to bring more workers into the scaffolding...

Shining a Light on Men’s Health Week

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It’s Men’s Health Week from 12th to 19th June and the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity are supporting the week by raising awareness of all...
Both the UK and Australian teams have withdrawn from the upcoming 2023 International Scaffolding Championships, now known as KEWAZO ScaffChamp 23

International Scaffolding Championship to get underway tomorrow

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After two long years of postponements due to the Covid pandemic and travel restrictions organisers in Lithuania are ready to welcome eight teams of scaffolders from around Europe to compete

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Kewazo’s scaffolding robot raises $10M in extra funding

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Munich-based start-up Kewazo has eyes on a North American expansion after raising a further $10 million in funding for its scaffolding robot LIFTBOT. US Venture capital firm Fifth Wall has become KEWAZO’s newest partner following...

LIFTBOT opens access to the digital world

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Since receiving CE certification in December 2020, KEWAZO has delivered its robotic material hoist LIFTBOT to its customers throughout Europe. While the German market leader Bilfinger arnholdt already relies on LIFTBOT since April 2021, now,...
CSCS set to roll out new Smart Check app

Thousands download CSCS Smart Check App

Alimak Group launches new Scaffolding Transportation System in partnership with PERI

Alimak Group launches new Scaffolding Transportation System

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Swedish Firm Eyes UK Edge Protection Market

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In a groundbreaking move, Safety Respect, a leading global manufacturer of edge protection products, has announced a significant investment in the UK's construction market. Following...

BIGBEN Unveils New Eco-Friendly Lubricant for Scaffolding

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BIGBEN, an industry-leading supplier, has officially launched its latest innovation - ScaffOil, a revolutionary, eco-friendly lubricant exclusively designed for the Scaffolding and Construction industries. 
BIGBEN, an industry-leading supplier, has officially launched its latest innovation - ScaffOil, a revolutionary, eco-friendly lubricant exclusively designed for the Scaffolding and Construction industries.  This...
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