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UK construction downturn eases as new work falls faster
The UK construction PMI rose to 46.1 in September, but new work fell faster and subcontractor usage returned to decline.
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HAKI Safety appoints Tomas Hilmarsson as CEO
HAKI Safety has appointed CFO Tomas Hilmarsson as CEO and president from 1 November, succeeding Sverker Lindberg.
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Right-to-work rules extend liability through construction supply chains
Contractors face new responsibilities for labour supplied through subcontracting chains as expanded right-to-work rules come into force.
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Construction tops insolvency table with 3,866 failures
Construction recorded 3,866 company insolvencies in England and Wales in the year to August, the highest total of any industry, despite a 2% annual fall.
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Saudi firm plans SR1.2bn scaffolding manufacturing complex
Manar Al Omran plans a million-square-metre industrial complex in Saudi Arabia to manufacture scaffolding and formwork for domestic projects and export markets.
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Diesel hits record high as scaffolders face rising fuel costs
UK diesel prices have climbed to a record high of around £1.99 a litre, putting fresh pressure on scaffolding contractors running vans, lorries and site fleets.
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HAKI halves workforce as Combisafe integration gathers pace
HAKI Safety has halved the workforce across Combisafe and its UK fall protection operation as it moves to integrate the recently acquired business.
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Revscaff backs new scaffolding division with seven-figure Layher investment
Revscaff Safety Systems has made a seven-figure investment in Layher equipment as the East Yorkshire business builds a new scaffolding operation alongside its established safety systems companies.
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HMRC files winding-up petition against JECS Offshore Scaffolding
Offshore wind scaffolding specialist JECS Offshore Scaffolding is facing a winding-up petition brought by HM Revenue & Customs, with a High Court hearing listed for 23 September.
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Considering a move to New Zealand? An established Auckland scaffolding...
For an experienced scaffolding operator looking to expand, acquire, or relocate, Sidewall Scaffolding offers something that normally takes years to build: an established Auckland business with...
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KEWAZO builds first UK sales team as demand grows
German robotics company KEWAZO is establishing its first dedicated UK sales team as it looks to support growing demand for its LIFTBOT material transport system across the scaffolding sector. The...
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JR Scaffold secures MoD Gold Award for Armed Forces support
JR Scaffold has been awarded Gold status in the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) for its support of the Armed Forces community. The award is the highest level within the scheme and...
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AT-PAC establishes permanent Middle East base with UAE launch
AT-PAC has officially launched a dedicated business in the United Arab Emirates, strengthening its presence in one of the world’s busiest industrial and energy markets. Although the company has worked...
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AT-PAC expands European marketing support with Petite Agency
AT-PAC has expanded its marketing partnership with Petite Agency to cover parts of its European operation. The scaffolding and access supplier said the Teesside agency will support activity across...
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HAKI expands fall protection offer with Combisafe deal
HAKI Safety has signed an agreement to acquire selected operations of Combisafe, the fall protection brand best known for temporary edge protection and catchfan systems used on construction and...
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Layher named Best Brand of the Year for 2026
Layher has received the PLUS X AWARD’s Best Brand of the Year 2026 title in the scaffolding systems category. The German scaffolding systems manufacturer, based in Güglingen-Eibensbach, was recognised...
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New Bill proposes ban on retentions in construction contracts
The government is set to introduce a new Bill today that could bring major changes to payment practices across construction, including a proposed ban on retentions under construction contracts. The […]
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Trade earnings lag inflation as site activity slows
Average weekly earnings for self-employed construction trades rose by just 2.3% year on year in April, as demand for skilled labour slowed across England and Wales. New figures from Hudson […]
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Hull scaffolding firm saved after difficult trading period
A Hull-based scaffolding firm has been saved after The Yorkshire Maintenance Co stepped in to secure the future of the business and its 22 employees. Stratus Scaffolding Ltd had faced […]
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HAKI CEO Sverker Lindberg to step down by 2027
HAKI Safety has confirmed that its President and CEO, Sverker Lindberg, will leave his position no later than April 2027. The company said Lindberg has informed the Board of Directors […]
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