The Scaffolding Association has today issued a statement calling for increased collaboration across the scaffolding and access industry, in response to recent events that have brought renewed scrutiny to sector standards. The Association recognises that challenges within the scaffolding sector impact the entire industry. These
The Scaffolding Association has announced the appointment of Mark Parkin as its new Strategic Director, reinforcing its commitment to raising standards, improving safety, and advocating for the industry’s recognition as a highly skilled and essential industry. With 37 years of experience in scaffolding—including 31 years
The Scaffolding Association is delighted to announce that it has been awarded ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to quality, professionalism, and continuous improvement across the scaffolding industry. ISO 9001 is the world’s most widely recognised standard for
The Scaffolding Association is proud to have signed the Conflict Avoidance Coalition’s pledge on behalf of its members. The Coalition was set-up by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), where its purpose is to drive behavioral change in the way relationships and disputes are
The Scaffolding Association, the UK’s largest trade body for scaffolding contractors with over 650 member companies, is pleased to announce its partnership with Rightlease, a leading car and commercial vehicle leasing brokerage. Rightlease is able to source any make and model of car, van and
The Scaffolding Association welcomes the UK Government’s recent announcement of apprenticeship reformsaimed at reducing bureaucracy and enhancing flexibility within the apprenticeship system. These changes are anticipated to create up to 10,000 additional apprenticeship opportunities annually, significantly benefiting sectors like construction and scaffolding. Key Reforms Include: Implications for the Scaffolding
Scaffolding transport comes with serious risks and getting it wrong can result in fines, vehicle prohibitions, loss of an operator’s license, and, more tragically, serious injuries or even fatalities. For this reason, the Scaffolding Association and the Road Haulage Association (RHA) have this week launched
London, UK — UK Construction Week (UKCW) is proud to announce a new partnership with the Scaffolding Association, one of the UK’s leading scaffolding trade bodies. This collaboration will see the Scaffolding Association play a key role at both UK Construction Week London and UK
In our ongoing efforts to represent and support the scaffolding and access industry, the Scaffolding Association has made a comprehensive submission to the UK government’s Spending Review 2025. This submission outlines critical proposals that focus on three key areas: People, Procurement, and Payment, with the
Robert Candy, Chief Executive of the Scaffolding Association, is urging members to take full advantage of the Skills Bootcamps for Scaffolding Training—a government-backed initiative offering 70-100% funding for scaffolding qualifications. Launched during National Scaffolding Week 2024, these bootcamps, in partnership with City & Guilds Training, aim to upskill workers
