M R Scaffolding Services Ltd, a prominent scaffolding contractor in London and South-East England, is marking its 50th anniversary this year, celebrating five decades of service and growth in the industry.
Founded in 1974 by brothers John and Michael Trayfoot, the company has grown from a small, family-run business to one of the region’s leading providers of commercial scaffolding solutions.
Still family-owned, the business is now led by the second generation, with John Trayfoot Jr and Matthew Trayfoot at the helm. They are supported by a strong leadership team, including Operations Director Lee Southam and Non-Executive Director Des Moore, both of whom have played a key role in ensuring the company maintains its reputation for high-quality work and a steadfast commitment to safety.
Landmark Projects and High-Profile Achievements
Reflecting on the company’s journey, M R Scaffolding has been involved in several landmark projects over the years. Among its portfolio of high-profile work are projects such as the George Washington Bridge in New York, a significant undertaking that showcased the firm’s capacity to handle complex international projects.
Closer to home, their work on the iconic HMS Belfast and Claridge’s Hotel, featured in the BBC documentary The Mayfair Hotel Megabuild, underlines their precision and expertise. Their role in major construction efforts, like the Portsoken Street development, one of the largest design and build projects in Europe, and their collaboration with global companies such as GSK, further highlights their range and reliability.
In addition to its impressive project history, M R Scaffolding has garnered industry recognition for its health and safety performance. The company has won several accolades, including the City of London Considerate Contractor Scheme Gold Award in 2017 and 2020, and the NASC Runner Up Health & Safety Award in 2022.
In 2018, they were also named Health & Safety Subcontractor of the Year by Willmott Dixon. These awards reflect M R Scaffolding’s dedication to maintaining the highest standards across all its operations.
In its 50th year, M R Scaffolding is celebrating another set of achievements, having recently secured ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 accreditations, underlining the company’s commitment to both environmental sustainability and occupational health and safety. Additionally, the firm achieved carbon-neutral status for its scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2023, a significant step in its efforts to minimise its environmental impact.
As well as focusing on its business goals, M R Scaffolding continues to play an active role in its local community. Its annual Golf Day raises money for Legacy Youth Zone in Croydon, where Managing Director John Trayfoot serves as a Board Trustee.
The company is also a supporter of initiatives aimed at providing employment opportunities for disadvantaged young people, including the DIVERT scheme, the Bounce Back Project, and the Returning Citizens programme, which helps former offenders reintegrate into society through work placements.
Looking Ahead
Looking to the future, M R Scaffolding is investing in the latest technology to improve both safety and efficiency across its projects. The company is adopting the Layher System Scaffold, a cutting-edge scaffolding system that is expected to provide enhanced safety features and cost-effective solutions for clients.
As M R Scaffolding celebrates its 50th anniversary, the company remains committed to upholding its core values of professionalism, reliability, and quality. With a strong team and a forward-thinking approach, the Trayfoot family and their leadership team are poised to continue their legacy of excellence for many years to come.
Here’s to the next 50 years of success for M R Scaffolding Services Ltd.
