Electric Lorry Grant Extended as Government Seeks to Reduce HGV Costs
The Government has announced an extension and expansion of the Plug-in Truck Grant, aimed at reducing the upfront cost of electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). … Read more
Scaffolding Association Responds to Government Road Safety Strategy
The Scaffolding Association has welcomed the publication of the Government’s Road Safety Strategy, which places renewed emphasis on work-related road risk and the role of … Read more
CITB Funding Changes – What This Means for the Scaffolding Sector
Many of you will have seen towards the end of last year an announcement from CITB outlining changes to its funding and grants system from … Read more
The Scaffolding Association Shortlisted For Three Awards At The Trade Association Forum Awards
We are delighted to announce that the Scaffolding Association has been shortlisted for three Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards – a real honour in a … Read more
Government Expands Skills and Employment Support
As the Scaffolding Association, we welcome the Government’s recent announcements to expand skills and employment support – including new investment in construction training, fully funded … Read more
Scaffolding Association Response to the Autumn Budget 2025
Today’s Autumn Budget gives some reassurance that the Government remains committed to investing in infrastructure and public projects. That continued investment is welcome, and it … Read more
The Scaffolding Association to Feature at London Build 2025, Marking a Decade of Industry Innovation and Collaboration
The Scaffolding Association is proud to announce its participation in London Build 2025, taking place on 19–20 November at Olympia London, as the UK’s largest construction show celebrates … Read more
Strengthening Our Voice
The past few months have marked an important step forward for the Scaffolding Association as we continue to strengthen our position, expand our influence, and … Read more
Scaffolding Association Submits Key Proposal for the Autumn Budget
We have written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer ahead of the Autumn Budget on 26 November, setting out a series of practical proposals to … Read more
Progress with Late Payments
We welcome the Government’s move to get tougher on late payments – and in particular the proposal to ban retentions. For scaffolding businesses and SMEs across construction, this is long overdue. Too many businesses are still waiting months to be paid, or seeing money tied up – and sometimes never returned – through retentions. At