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As National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2025 approaches, running from 10th–16th February, the Scaffolding Association is urging members to seize this opportunity to promote apprenticeships within the scaffolding industry. NAW is a fantastic platform to celebrate the role apprenticeships play in nurturing skilled professionals and securing the future of

We proudly join the global scaffolding community in celebrating National Scaffolders Day—a day dedicated to honouring the exceptional individuals who form the foundation of our industry. Scaffolding is more than a trade; it is a critical profession that underpins the safety and success of projects

The Scaffolding Association is pleased to announce that Robert Candy, our Chief Executive, has been appointed to sit on the Board of the Trade Association Forum (TAF), the voice of associations in the UK. This appointment represents a significant opportunity to further champion the interests

With the Festive season fast approaching, the Scaffolding Association is pleased to announce a new partnership with D.tec International who provide solutions to organisations, including all 43 police forces across the UK, for drug and alcohol screening. They are the sole distributor in the UK and

The Scaffolding Association expresses disappointment in the Autumn Budget, highlighting that it offers limited support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction sector, the industry with the highest concentration of SMEs in the UK. Robert Candy, CEO of the Scaffolding Association, said; “Despite

We’re delighted to confirm that Building a Safer Future (BSF) has rejoined the Considerate Constructors Scheme family of businesses. BSF was previously a part of CCS and in early 2020, a new, not-for-profit, independent organisation (Building a Safer Future Ltd) was established with an independent

In a bid to enhance the practical knowledge and on-site safety of those involved in temporary works, PERI regularly delivers product awareness training workshops. Last week, the formwork and scaffolding specialist held its first training workshop for temporary works engineers, site managers and designers at

In recognition of World Mental Health Day on the 10th of October, the Scaffolding Association are taking the opportunity to highlight the vital importance of mental health within the scaffolding industry. Scaffolding is a physically and mentally demanding sector, with workers often facing high-pressure environments. Just

As we mark the start of National Scaffolding Week 2024, the Scaffolding Association are delighted to announce a new partnership with City & Guilds Training with the launch of Skills Bootcamps for Scaffolding Training. Skills Bootcamps for Scaffolding Training City & Guilds Training’s Skills Bootcamps

National Scaffolding Week (NSW) has announced the themes for this year’s campaign. NSW is back for its third year, running from Monday 7th October to Friday 11th October. Aiming to provide an opportunity to highlight some of the achievements of the organisations and individuals operating