NASC expands board as governance reforms enter next phase

The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has unveiled an expanded Board as part of wider governance reforms designed to strengthen leadership, increase member engagement and support the organisation's future growth. Announced at the Confederation's Annual General Meeting, the new Board is led by Chairman and Past President David Brown and brings together representatives from [...]

By |2026-07-21T14:54:50+00:00July 21st, 2026|News, Top Stories|

CISRS appoints Kathryn Bowe as Chair of Quality Assurance Committee

The Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) has appointed Kathryn Bowe as full-time Chair of its Quality Assurance Committee, as the organisation strengthens governance and oversight of training and assessment standards across the scaffolding sector. The organisation says that the Quality Assurance Committee plays a central role in maintaining consistency and integrity across CISRS training [...]

By |2026-04-21T15:42:51+00:00April 21st, 2026|Top Stories|

David Brown appointed Chairman of International Access and Scaffolding Association

The International Access and Scaffolding Association (IASA) has appointed David Brown as its new Chairman, following the death of former chairman Wayne Connolly. Brown, who serves as Chairman and President of the National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC), brings extensive leadership experience and a long-standing focus on advancing safety, standards and international collaboration across the [...]

By |2026-02-17T16:13:53+00:00February 17th, 2026|Top Stories|

NASC and CISRS establish first national scaffolding licensing agreement with Malaysia

The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) and the Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) have signed the UK’s first-ever national licensing agreement with an entire country, marking a significant milestone in the global standardisation of scaffolding and access safety. Malaysia adopts UK scaffolding standards into law The agreement follows Malaysia’s formal adoption of NASC [...]

By |2026-02-12T14:21:43+00:00February 12th, 2026|Top Stories|

NASC and CISRS confirm interim leadership arrangements 

The National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) and the Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) have confirmed interim leadership arrangements following the passing of their President and Chair, Wayne Connolly. The organisations said the changes have been implemented in line with existing governance protocols to ensure continuity across both bodies. David Brown resumes President and [...]

By |2026-01-26T09:44:07+00:00January 26th, 2026|Top Stories|

Fresh Thinking for CISRS as Professor Wooff Takes Quality Helm

The Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) has appointed Professor David Wooff JP as the first Chair of its newly formed Quality Assurance Committee (QAC), marking a significant step in the scheme’s ongoing modernisation efforts. Leadership with Cross-Sector Experience Professor Wooff is currently Director of Apprenticeship Quality and Regulation at BPP Education Group, and brings [...]

By |2025-10-21T13:18:44+00:00October 21st, 2025|Top Stories|

CISRS launches training reforms to modernise scaffolding sector

The Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) has announced a significant programme of reforms aimed at modernising scaffolding training across the UK. The changes, confirmed on 10 May 2025, are designed to improve training standards, broaden access for new entrants—including school leavers and apprentices—and align scaffolding education with the evolving demands of the construction sector. [...]

By |2025-05-13T11:39:24+00:00May 13th, 2025|Top Stories|
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