CPA's revised construction outlook points to further weakness in housing and refurbishment, according to Roofing Today's report on the Autumn forecasts.
At 21, John Trayfoot blacked out on a roof and fell 8 metres through a skylight into a Brighton timber yard. Now managing director of M R Scaffolding, he starts his company's safety sessions with that story, and with a question: why do experienced people who know the risks still cut corners?
CPA's revised construction outlook points to further weakness in housing and refurbishment, according to Roofing Today's report on the Autumn forecasts.
At 21, John Trayfoot blacked out on a roof and fell 8 metres through a skylight into a Brighton timber yard. Now managing director of M R Scaffolding, he starts his company's safety sessions with that story, and with a question: why do experienced people who know the risks still cut corners?
CPA's revised construction outlook points to further weakness in housing and refurbishment, according to Roofing Today's report on the Autumn forecasts.
At 21, John Trayfoot blacked out on a roof and fell 8 metres through a skylight into a Brighton timber yard. Now managing director of M R Scaffolding, he starts his company's safety sessions with that story, and with a question: why do experienced people who know the risks still cut corners?
CPA's revised construction outlook points to further weakness in housing and refurbishment, according to Roofing Today's report on the Autumn forecasts.
At 21, John Trayfoot blacked out on a roof and fell 8 metres through a skylight into a Brighton timber yard. Now managing director of M R Scaffolding, he starts his company's safety sessions with that story, and with a question: why do experienced people who know the risks still cut corners?
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The Scottish contractor installed...
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The video captures...
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The update expands...
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Baton has opened applications for its Early Adopter Programme, giving scaffolding contractors early access to a software platform designed specifically for construction subcontractors.
The company...
Why terminology matters
Clear, consistent language is essential on a scaffold. Miscommunication about components, loading or structural requirements can have serious consequences.
This guide covers the...
Why PPE matters on scaffolding
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