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Scaffolding under scrutiny after Hong Kong tower blaze kills 128

Scaffmag Newsdesk - Nov 28, 2025

This article has been updated as authorities confirm a revised death toll and launch a criminal and corruption inquiry. At least 128 people have died,...

Asia

Hong Kong to Phase Out Bamboo Scaffolding Over Safety Concerns

Scaffmag Newsdesk - Mar 21, 2025

Hong Kong is set to scale back its iconic use of bamboo scaffolding as officials take steps to improve safety standards on building sites. In...

Asia

Hong Kong Scaffolders Defend Bamboo After Calls to Switch to Steel

Scaffmag Newsdesk - Jan 17, 2025

Industry leaders in Hong Kong have dismissed suggestions that switching to steel scaffolding would prevent construction accidents, warning that abandoning the city’s traditional bamboo...

Asia

Hong Kong Tightens Bamboo Scaffolding Safety Rules

Scaffmag Newsdesk - Oct 18, 2024

Hong Kong, one of the few places in the world still using bamboo scaffolding on modern construction sites, is stepping up safety standards. A new...

Global News

Bamboo Scaffolding to be ‘Upcycled’ In China

Grahame Anderson - Jun 11, 2018

Hong Kong is backing the innovative upcycling of bamboo previously used as scaffolding on construction sites in the region. As a forward-thinking initiative, the practice...

Global News

430 people evacuated from Hong Kong hospital after scaffolding catches fire

Scaffmag Newsdesk - Apr 20, 2018

Investigations are underway to determine the cause of a blaze on a bamboo scaffold surrounding a hospital in Hong Kong. More than 400 people had to...

Latest news

CISRS reforms face delay as new QAC Chair withdraws

Dec 3, 2025

Connolly Scaffolding strengthens partnership with TRAD UK in £3.5m investment

Dec 2, 2025

Benetics introduces AI voice tool to cut site paperwork

Dec 2, 2025

Scaffolders at Sullom Voe Terminal walk out over pay dispute

Dec 1, 2025

Hong Kong contractors ‘hid unsafe scaffolding netting’ as tower fire toll rises to 151

Dec 2, 2025

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CISRS reforms face delay as new QAC Chair withdraws

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CISRS has reopened its search for a new Chair...

Connolly Scaffolding strengthens partnership with TRAD UK in £3.5m investment

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Connolly Scaffolding Ltd has agreed a further £3.5 million...

Benetics introduces AI voice tool to cut site paperwork

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A German construction technology firm has launched an AI-powered...

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Connolly Scaffolding strengthens partnership with TRAD UK in £3.5m investment

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Connolly Scaffolding Ltd has agreed a further £3.5 million...

Scaffolders at Sullom Voe Terminal walk out over pay dispute

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Around 60 scaffolders, painters, insulators, and supervisors at the...

Hong Kong contractors ‘hid unsafe scaffolding netting’ as tower fire toll rises to 151

Global News Dec 2, 2025 0

Investigators in Hong Kong say contractors used unsafe scaffolding...

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