PERI UK has appointed Craig McDonnell as Engineering Director, bringing more than 25 years of mechanical, civil and structural engineering experience to its formwork, scaffolding and temporary works operations. Based at the company’s Rugby headquarters, McDonnell will provide technical leadership to engineering teams supporting construction and infrastructure projects across the UK. His career has covered [...]
System scaffolding can offer greater flexibility, lower labour requirements and faster installation than traditional tube and fitting methods, according to PERI UK, as contractors face ongoing pressure on productivity, costs and skilled labour availability. Arthur Jansen van Rensburg, business development manager for PERI UP scaffolding at PERI UK, has highlighted three common misconceptions surrounding system [...]
PERI UK and architectural form liner specialist RECKLI are calling for contractors and project teams to consider the wider construction costs of architectural concrete finishes, rather than focusing solely on the upfront price of form liners. The companies said architectural concrete is increasingly being specified on infrastructure, commercial and public-sector projects, with clients looking for [...]
Dara Ó Briain will host the 2026 Scaffolding Excellence Awards, with Rachel Riley, Kym Marsh and former England cricketer Phil Tufnell also confirmed as guests for this year’s event. The awards will bring together businesses and professionals from across the scaffolding and access sector to recognise achievement across the industry. Ó Briain, a comedian and [...]
Scaffolding contractor JR Scaffold has received a Gold Award under the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) for its support of the Armed Forces community. The Gold Award is the highest level of recognition within the ERS and is given to employers demonstrating an ongoing commitment to serving personnel, Reservists, veterans, service leavers, Cadet [...]
The National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has published new guidance to help scaffolding contractors navigate the application of the Building Safety Act 2022, following government confirmation that access scaffolding is not normally classified as "building work" under Building Regulations. The guidance, PAG2:2026 – Application of the Building Safety Act to Scaffolding and Access, has [...]
The shortlist for the Scaffolding Excellence Awards 2026 has been unveiled following a record year for entries, with organisers reporting a 40% increase in submissions compared with 2025. Following an independent judging process, finalists have been selected across nine categories recognising excellence in scaffolding projects, product innovation, design, services and individual achievement. The winners will [...]
The shortlist for the Scaffolding Excellence Awards 2026 has been unveiled following a record year for entries, with organisers reporting a 40% increase in submissions compared with 2025. Following an independent judging process, finalists have been selected across nine categories recognising excellence in scaffolding projects, product innovation, design, services and individual achievement. The winners will [...]
NASC, the UK trade body for scaffolding and access, has appointed Sarah Klieve, Business Director at High Peak Scaffolding, as its new President following its Annual General Meeting. Klieve succeeds David Brown, Managing Director of IBN Scaffolding, who confirmed the handover at the AGM. She will serve a two-year term after previously holding the position [...]
Efficiency East Midlands (EEM) has launched a tender process for a new scaffolding services framework with an estimated value of £207m, replacing its existing agreement when it expires in September 2026. The four-year framework will provide EEM members with access to scaffolding erection, dismantling and removal services, alongside associated works including surveys, design, ordering, inspection [...]
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