NASC president Sarah Klieve says CISRS served CSCS notice to negotiate from a stronger position, as Build UK says the card rules don’t block other sectors.
CSCS has challenged the reasons for CISRS’s planned departure, while CISRS tells ScaffMag its legal advice and concerns over duplicate cards underpin the decision.
CISRS has said it could withdraw its notice to leave CSCS if agreement can be reached over the Construction Leadership Council rule at the centre of the dispute.
The Scaffolding Association has challenged the case for CISRS leaving CSCS and called for independent oversight of the scheme during the notice period.
National radio coverage set the scene for ScaffEx26’s opening day, as visitors explored a larger exhibition and discussed the issues facing scaffolding businesses.
CISRS plans to end its CSCS licence agreement in June 2027 and change its name, saying scaffolders should be able to work across different industries under one competence card.