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There’s no doubt about it: increasing diversity in the construction industry in general and the scaffolding trade in particular, makes a positive difference, explains Des Moore, TRAD Group CEO and NASC President (2017-19)

Dare to be different: we are all different, so let’s embrace it!

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There’s no doubt about it: increasing diversity in the construction industry in general and the scaffolding trade in particular, makes a positive difference, explains Des Moore, TRAD Group CEO and NASC President (2017-19)   In fact, it significantly improves commercial performance,...
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TOP UK STORIES

A specialist glasshouse contractor has been fined more than £330,000 after a scaffolder came into contact with an 11kV overhead power line.

Scaffolder hits overhead power line

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A specialist glasshouse contractor has been fined more than £330,000 after a scaffolder came into contact with an 11kV overhead power line. Beverley Magistrates’ Court heard that on 3 December 2018, a subcontractor scaffolding worker...
Construction Industry leaders have called for an acceleration of rules relaxing requirements for COVID-19 self-isolation for double-vaccinated workers.

Accelerate Rules to Offset Construction Pingdemic, says CLC

An unqualified scaffolder and roofer have been sentenced following a fatal fall from a scaffold ladder access at a two-storey terraced house in Wimbledon.

Scaffolder and Roofer Sentenced After Fatal Fall from Height

TG20 Scaffold Design Software from the NASC tg20:13 eguide

NASC withdraw support for TG20:13

Scaffolding contractors Millcroft has won a significant project with TfL (Transport for London) at Whitechapel Station.

Millcroft Secures Scaffolding Package for TfL Whitechapel Project

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WORLD NEWS

A construction company has been fined $900,000 after a scaffolding collapse in Sydney, Australia killing 18-year-old Christopher Cassaniti.

Company hit with massive fine after scaffolding death tragedy

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A construction company has been fined $900,000 after a scaffolding collapse in Sydney, Australia killing 18-year-old Christopher Cassaniti. The apprentice was killed when the 120ft high scaffolding structure he was standing on collapsed at Macquarie...
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Australia calls for improved scaffolding safety standards

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An NSW government Minister has called on the industry to improve safety standards in the country or risk heavy fines after a number of deaths and serious injuries have occurred. A scaffolding safety blitz is...
scaffolders erecting bamboo scaffolding in Hong Kong

Contractors Fined for Death of Scaffolder

Worker takes serious fall from scaffolding at Sydney construction site

Safety Campaign

Australia kicks off scaffold safety campaign

Simian Skill

Scaffold training centre closed due to Coronavirus

public access stairs and ramp

BrandSafway elevates U.S. construction site safety

scaffolding collapse at a Sydney school

School children injured after scaffolding collapses

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PROJECT NEWS

George Roberts at Betley Court Manor

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Betley Court Manor House was a residential home, where 20 people lived. As the house was completely unsafe after a fire broke out, the project needed to be restored quickly and safely. To restore the...

Infiniti Group completes £1.5m Esplanade Hotel refurb contract

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Scarborough-based Infiniti Group has completed an extensive £1.5m interior, exterior and roof refurbishment of the coastal resort's Grade II listed Esplanade Hotel for the Daish Hotel Group. Infiniti Group's work on the Victorian hotel, which...
IBN Scaffold Access Ltd and UK System Scaffold Hire have worked together to install a temporary roof over the main hall on York’s Guildhall

UKSSH and IBN Scaffold Access barge into York

Airwright Midland bags scaffolding package

Airwright Midland bags scaffolding package for 154 new homes

A Say in Keeping History Alive

TRAD’s Blackhat Supervisors are Core to its South-East London Project

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IN THE COURTS

HSE publish annual workplace death figures 2020/21

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Provisional data released by the HSE show that a total of 142 workers were killed at work in Great Britain in 2020/21, an increase of 29 from the previous year, though the number of...
nasc safety report 2021

NASC 2021 Report Shows Safety Remains High With Members

Jason Anker supports colourful life-saving training system

Massive fine given after lifting operation goes wrong

working at height

Working at height breaches increase by 84%

THE BUSINESS

John Brocklehurst, Global Sales Director of Avontus Software

Avontus Appoints New Global Sales Director

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John Brocklehurst brings his extensive experience in scaffolding business and practices to spearhead Avontus's global sales efforts. Scaffolding software firm Avontus that's headquartered in the USA, has appointed John Brocklehurst as the company’s new Global...
North Yorkshire scaffolding firm awarded top accreditation

North Yorkshire scaffolding firm awarded top accreditation

Andrew Smith Avontus Software

Andrew Smith Leads Avontus Software into Strategic New Growth

Scam warning issued for UK scaffolding suppliers

BGB SCAFFOLDING has continued to expand after securing major international offshore deals and opening new HQ during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Scaffolding firm launches Asia-Pacific brand and bags major offshore windfarm deals

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EDITOR'S PICKS

Simon Boyes

Are you in love with your customers?

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There is a common misconception that if a scaffolding company specializes in one market, it is going to limit their ability to grow and...
JMAC GROUP

Scaffolding group announces big recruitment drive after £2M contract win

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The JMAC Group are set to create 40 full-time jobs in the North East following over £2m in contract wins and exports to Europe. The...
Scaffolding in the Australian market

What is going up, down under?

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Since the beginning of time, scaffolding has been used around the world to provide safe access for multiple uses.  We venture ‘down under’ to...
Layher Factory Germany

75 Years of Layher

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This year marks the 75th anniversary of one of the world's finest company exponents of scaffolding. Given all of their incredible achievements, ScaffMag takes...

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TECHNOLOGY

John Brocklehurst, Global Sales Director of Avontus Software

Avontus Appoints New Global Sales Director

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John Brocklehurst brings his extensive experience in scaffolding business and practices to spearhead Avontus's global sales efforts. Scaffolding software firm Avontus that's headquartered in the USA, has appointed John Brocklehurst as the company’s new Global...
TG20:21 eGuide

TG20:21 Users Download Over 10,000 Compliance Sheets

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The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has revealed that more than 10,000 TG20:21 compliance sheets have been produced since the new software went live seven weeks ago. The UK scaffolding trade body shared the...

Scaffolding ‘Liftbot’ continues to raise the bar

SMART Scaffolder BIM Toolbox

SMART Scaffolder Modelling For The Future

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Makita launches latest promotion offering a free XGT radio

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Makita UK has announced a new redemption scheme for end-users to claim a free XGT ‘Bluetooth Jobsite Radio’ with the purchase of qualifying XGT...

Swedish anti-vibration glove wins UK best in test

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Swedish Anti-vibration glove wins UK best in test
A range of 24 vibration protection gloves were put through their paces recently in a British-wide safety survey that pitted some of the most...
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