Following the launch of its innovative Plettac Metrix scaffold system, TRAD Hire & Sales Ltd has announced its partnership with CADS – the UK’s market leader in structural design and estimating software for the construction industry.

As part of the new partnership, TRAD will be implementing CADS SMART Scaffolder software across its nationwide network of hire and sales depots. CADS is also developing a Plettac Metrix module for use by existing SMART Scaffolder users in the industry.

John Paterson, Managing Director of TRAD Hire & Sales, spoke recently about this exciting new development.

“As part of the launch of Plettac Metrix, we recognised the importance of providing first class support alongside a first class scaffolding system, so we’ve partnered with the UK’s market leader for scaffolding design and estimating software. With system scaffolding the thinking needs to be done before the equipment is delivered to site. SMART Scaffolder is an incredibly powerful tool which now enables our depots to effectively build the scaffold first in a 3D environment, then with the click of a button we can produce material lists, drawings, 3D views and quotes. This not only dramatically speeds up our response times but also improves accuracy. Modelling the scaffold first also allows us to identify and overcome any potential issues before anything is delivered to site.

We’re also working with CADS to develop a Metrix module for SMART Scaffolder. This means that very soon, existing SMART Scaffolder users will be able to contact CADS and purchase the Metrix module as a bolt on to their existing package, giving users access to a full suite of Metrix components.”

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Gary Chudleigh becomes the new Marketing & Communications Officer for PASMA.

PASMA, the international trade body representing the mobile access tower industry, has announced the appointment of Gary Chudleigh as its new Marketing & Communications Officer.

He joins PASMA from Glasgow-based Campbell & Kennedy (C&K), award winning specialists in renewable energy installations and electrical contracting services where he was employed as a Marketing Executive from 2012.

A graduate of Glasgow Caledonian University with a BA (Hons) in Media and Communication and an HND in Communication with Media, Gary also holds a CSCS card in health and safety, and has successfully completed ISO 9001 and 14001 internal auditor training.

He will report to PASMA’s Head of Operations, Communication and Innovation, Maarten de Vries, who says: “Gary’s experience and expertise will prove invaluable to the Association.”

“His creative skills and knowledge of social media will be particularly beneficial as we seek to strengthen communication, not only with members, but with the wider work at height community. And not just here in the UK, but increasingly overseas.”

Gary Chudleigh added: “As someone committed to health and safety I very much look forward to helping PASMA advance its height safety agenda. There is nothing more important than keeping people safe in the workplace.”

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East Midlands based scaffolding and access firm Rilmac Scaffolding has announced the opening of a new Northampton branch following a series of new local contract wins.

The new Northampton branch close to the A45 and the M1 represents a £1 Million planned investment in the region already creating over 20 local jobs.

Announcing the opening of the new branch, Director Des Booth said “After gaining a series of new contracts we felt that, in order to provide the level of service we are renowned for, we needed a local base from which to serve our clients in this geographical area.”

“This marks an important step for Rilmac in our continuing growth and emphasizes our commitment to providing our clients the best levels of service in the industry.”

Sam McSpadden, Operations Manager for Rilmac Scaffolding said “We welcome the opportunity to showcase our services to new clients and are proud to represent the Rilmac Group in developing this region”.

Rilmac Group Managing Director, Steve Baxter said “This continues an exciting year of development for the Rilmac Group as part of our program of planned expansion. It follows on from the opening earlier this year of our new Asbestos & Insulation branch serving London and the South East.”

The launch of the new branch grows the group to over 250 staff, operating from multiple locations across the country servicing major clients in the construction, industrial and manufacturing industries.

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CISRS have today unveiled a range of new logos to help modernise their branding and have announced a planned re-design of the CISRS website.

The new logos have been reportedly designed in-house that incorporates the company’s colours orange, black and white.

The range of logos includes:

* Orange logo with black company name,
* Orange logo with white company name, and
* Black logo with orange company name.

The new logos will be forwarded to CISRS training providers initially and then rolled out throughout the rest of the year, with a view to complete integration in early 2016.

CISRS Scheme Manager Dave Mosley said: “We have had the old silver and white CISRS logo for many years now and felt the time had come to modernise and bring it into line with the orange, black and white designs of our advertising campaigns. The rotation of the colours will provide a “home and away strip” scenario and will be helpful particularly if the training providers wish to use the new logo alongside their own corporate colours or branding. 

“We are aware the integration of a new logo can take time to achieve, but hope that by the early part of 2016, everyone will be using the new designs, and that they will be well-received by the scaffolding, training and wider construction industries. The CISRS website, which will also be receiving a re-vamp, will include the new logos.”

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The CITB announced yesterday that £500,000 of new funding is available to train scaffolders in the North East of Scotland.

In a press release the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) announced that the money is being made available due to increasing demand for scaffolders and a lack of training in the region.

At present, would-be scaffolders travel to Inchinnan, Renfrewshire, for CITB training – but now top quality courses will be brought to where they are needed most.

CITB is encouraging training providers to bid for the funding, with the new facility scheduled to open in September 2016.

Alex Birks, CITB’s Head of Strategic Training Provision, said: “There is growing demand for scaffolding courses in the North East of Scotland, which is why we are pleased to fund a new training facility in the region.

“The centre will provide young people with superb opportunities to learn new skills and start rewarding, fulfilling careers in construction.

The successful bidder will work with CITB and their partners to provide high quality training and help meet the skills needs of the construction sector in the North of Scotland.”

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Chigwell Construction has purchased Craft Scaffolding Ltd after the firm became frustrated with constantly being let down by subcontractors.

The Essex based construction company’s latest acquisition will see Craft Scaffolding rebranded as Chigwell Craft Scaffolding Ltd.

Chigwell set up a roofing division last year which now has in excess of twenty directly employed roofers.

Speaking to the Construction Enquirer, Managing director Dean Floyd said: “We were being let down when using subcontractors for scaffolding mainly because the industry is so busy. “It seemed the obvious solution to bring scaffolding in-house via this acquisition.”

Craft Scaffolding has been a member of the Chigwell supply chain for many years and director Andrew Hollands retains a 50% shareholding.

Craft has an annual turnover of £2.9m which is forecast to rise to £5m within the next 12 months.

The deal takes Chigwell Group’s annual turnover to just under £50m.

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SHS appoints Michael Griffiths as Regional Director to its Doncaster Office.

SHS Integrated Services, a specialist provider of high-specification industrial scaffolding to highly regulated environments, has appointed a new regional director to its Doncaster office in a bid to boost its presence in the north east.

Michael Griffiths, 34, from Rotherham has been a prominent figure in the power and transmission sector for over eight years and will now be responsible for strengthening SHS’s relationships with existing clients and driving new business leads in the industrial, construction, civil and rail sectors across the north.

Prior to joining SHS, Mr Griffiths spent seven years working at Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions, starting as a draughtsman and progressing to become a team leader, where he was responsible for the design, feasibility and planning of contracts ranging from £10,000 to £2.5 million.

Mr Griffiths joined SHS in 2013 as part of the acquisition of Dixon Pentland Scaffolding, where he had worked since 2007, and has spent the 18 months working as a commercial manager with SHS, before being promoted into this newly created position.

Commenting on his appointment, Mr Griffiths said: “I am delighted to have been given the opportunity to lead SHS’s UK transmission & distribution division and develop the company’s presence in north east England. We have ambitious growth plans for SHS in the north east and hope to double the current turnover within the next three years while ensuring the business model remains both sustainable and diverse.

“Building on our strong presence in the area, we will be providing a wider range of services to our customers, while driving growth and increasing operations. SHS has a wide-ranging client base and we hope to secure and foster additional relationships, especially in the Yorkshire and Humber region, as we expand into the area.

“With a team of highly-skilled, experienced and motivated staff at the core of the company’s operations, I have no doubt that SHS’s presence in the north east will develop as we continue delivering innovative and cost effective solutions while maintaining our high safety and quality standards.

“All the stepping stones are in place to ensure the business achieves its ambitious growth plans and I am excited to be a part of this highly focussed and driven company going forward.”

SHS has witnessed a number of high-profile contract wins in recent years and has successfully developed the transmission division, providing solutions to clients such as Balfour Beatty, Amec Foster Wheeler and Babcock International. In addition to the company’s recent expansion, SHS has diversified its market sector presence, incorporating the specialist power and transmission firm it acquired in 2013 into the business’ long term growth plans.

SHS currently provides services principally to the utility, petrochemical, transmission and construction sectors but hopes to widen its operations into nuclear, rail, marine and pharmaceutical sectors as part of its growth strategy.

Gavin Payne, chief executive officer of SHS, said: “Appointing Michael to the position of regional director is an important part of our long term strategy and strengthens our existing management team in the north east. 

“Michael is an exceptionally dedicated and technically gifted person and will bring invaluable skills to the company. I am certain that his extensive experience and industry knowledge will have a big impact in delivering growth while nurturing existing client relationships in the region.

“Michael’s experience in a large contractor environment and knowledge of the transmission sector is invaluable to the wide range of complex projects SHS undertakes and will be of huge benefit in helping to meet our ambitious growth strategy in 2016 and beyond.

“The company has gone from strength-to-strength in recent years and, as we continue to deliver exceptional quality to our customers, we are committed to holding a strong, competitive position in the market.

“The company’s recent success is a reflection of our highly skilled workforce and exhibits our commitment to exceptional health and safety and focus on providing an efficient, sustainable, high quality and cost effective service.”

Established in 1998, SHS Integrated Services offers scaffold access, industrial and HVAC insulation, and construction and demolition services. It currently employs more than 300 people across the UK.

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West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin has urged youngsters to climb the ladder to success in the scaffolding industry.

As part of a national campaign to get more construction companies to take on apprentices, Mrs Baldwin met up with Jon Stone from Malvern Scaffolding to talk about the challenges this presents.

Speaking to the Ledbury Reporter she said: “Malvern Scaffolding is a well-known local company with contracts all over the county and in Birmingham and recruits some of its staff through apprenticeships. As more and more construction projects get underway across the region, the company is eager to recruit and train more young people.

“Scaffolders are in high demand and can command great salaries so it’s a high-flying and demanding job and these skills are very valuable. Vacancies are at an all-time high and there are plenty of opportunities for people who want more vocationally-based education. I have offered Jon my help to try and make sure that we spread the word that the sky’s the limit when it comes to a job in scaffolding.”

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Layher has unveiled a new aluminium Universal Modular Beam and announced the opening of a new depot in Birmingham.

The new heavy duty beam has been designed for the UK market and connects directly to Layher’s Allround system and traditional tube and fitting scaffolds. It has a 1.25 m depth and 60 mm top and bottom chords, and will be available in a range of lengths.

The all-aluminium structure features rosette connectors on the vertical posts’ centre points, allowing it to be lined up and applied to system scaffolding.

The new Universal Modular Beam will be available during the fourth quarter of this year.

At the open day Sean Pike, Layher UK managing director added: the beam is lightweight and easily transportable, and has been in the planning stages for two to three years following requests from UK customers.

He explained the product is also designed for use in the events sector and thanks to a range of adapter pieces can easily be constructed into mezzanine flooring and dance floors, for example.

The Universal Modular Beam can also be used to construct dome structures of 35 m and above, thanks to a range of ridge beam connections.

Mr Pike also used the open day to announce the opening of a new UK depot in Birmingham next year.

The new Midlands depot will supplement the head office in Letchworth and the regional facilities in Scotland and North Yorkshire – it launched its most recent depot in Eggborough last year.

The plan is to be closer to UK customers, allowing them easy access to the six months’ worth of stock held in the UK.

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XERVON Palmers Site Supervisor, Stuart Myers has been presented with an Excellence Award by TATA at their Skinningrove steelworks on Teesside, in the North East of England.

The TATA award has been given in recognition of Stuart’s (and his XERVON Palmers team) efforts and support shown in providing expert scaffolding and access services in the first week of the current shutdown at the steel plant in the North East.

Mr S. Wood, the lead engineer with TATA congratulated Stuart and made the following comments:

“I would like to personally thank Stuart for his valued contribution to Skinningrove Works and congratulate him on this TATA Excellence Award. The people we employ are an integral part of the success of our business: We can only reach our goals and targets and realise our full potential through the passion, commitment and dedication of people like Stuart. Thank you once again for your contribution. I urge you to continue making that difference and help to drive us forward.”

Ian McFarlane, Director for Business & Project Development at XERVON Palmers said:

“Stuart’s commitment to the TATA Skinningrove shutdown helps demonstrate that our people really do make the difference at XERVON Palmers – helping us continue to provide a quality service with our key clients, like TATA. Receiving recognition like this for our operatives helps us all to contribute together in working for future success at XERVON Palmers on projects like this across the UK.”

And Donald Morrison, CEO of XERVON Palmers added: “Congratulations to Stuart and his team at Skinningrove. It’s dedication to high standards, safety and quality workmanship like this that helps make XERVON Palmers what it is – one of Europe’s leading scaffolding and access providers, working with the best names in high-end construction, industrial, petro-chemical, power & rail sectors.”

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In its continued commitment to the UK scaffolding market, Avontus has announced that its Scaffold Designer software can design and estimate TRAD Hire & Sales’ Plettac Systems Scaffolding.

Both the Metrix and Contur suite of components are available today for all Scaffold Designer end-users. No software upgrade or additional purchase is required.

“We finished full Plettac support in a few weeks”, says Avontus CEO and Founder Brian Webb. “Scaffold Designer was built from the ground up to easily add systems scaffolding from any manufacturer.” In just a few button clicks Scaffold Designer can fully support either catalogue or both at the same time. 

Scaffold Designer’s flexibility allows you to create very complex structures, like buttresses, without double counting any of the parts.

In addition to the standard catalogue components it is common for systems scaffold companies to order custom-sized parts for larger projects or to purchase non-standard lengths at a discounted price. Scaffold Designer allows end-users to add these custom lengths themselves unlike other software that might require the cost and delay of having to pay developers and wait months or even years for a software upgrade. End-users can also use their own part numbers with these materials. 
Not only does Scaffold Designer support Plettac systems, the existing TRADLOK and TRAD Stair Tower system can be used in Scaffold Designer. TRAD Uniguard Safety Panels, ladder access, intermediate transoms, loading bay gates, decking, and other components are all available.

You can purchase a full Scaffold Designer license or sign up for a no-contract, month-to-month subscription. Contact Avontus for more details. A free trial is also available.

Tel: +44 0122 392 6298

Email: sales@avontus.co.uk

Web: http://www.avontus.co.uk

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Deborah Services Limited (DSL) has been awarded a five year contract worth £150m with Babcock International, making DSL the marine sector’s largest industrial services provider in the UK.

DSL’s new strategic partnership will see an 800-strong team deployed across Babcock’s facilities at Appledore and Devonport, as well as Rosyth, Faslane and Coulport in Scotland.

DSL will deliver several industrial services including access solutions, containment, blasting, priming, painting and large-scale industrial cleaning.

Sean Corkery, chief executive officer of Siteserv said:“This is a milestone contract for us and marks a transformation for our business in the UK, one of our key growth markets. As a blue chip PLC, Babcock is a prime customer and we look forward to partnering with them on this and future projects.”

Chris Foulkes, managing director of DSL industrial services, said:

“This is the biggest contract ever awarded to an industrial services provider in the UK within this sector. We are delighted to be partnering with such a prestigious customer as Babcock International Group having delivered business-critical operational excellence in the UK for nearly fifty years.

He added: “Industrial Services takes particular pride in our safety record, for which we have won numerous awards.  A key part of our tender is how we combine sustainability with innovation when servicing challenging sectors such as petrochemical, oil, gas and nuclear. As with any contract, it will evolve over the years and there is already a strong spirit of partnership between both parties.”

A spokesperson for Babcock International Group said: “DSL’s experience across multiple sectors, relentless focus on safety and commitment to innovation mean they are the right partner for Babcock International Group now and into the future.”

DSL was established 48 years ago and is part of the Siteserv group, a leading international strategic operations partner. The group employs over 4,500 people in 100 locations worldwide.

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Gary Chudleigh becomes the new Marketing & Communications Officer for PASMA.

PASMA, the international trade body representing the mobile access tower industry, has announced the appointment of Gary Chudleigh as its new Marketing & Communications Officer.

He joins PASMA from Glasgow-based Campbell & Kennedy (C&K), award winning specialists in renewable energy installations and electrical contracting services where he was employed as a Marketing Executive from 2012.

A graduate of Glasgow Caledonian University with a BA (Hons) in Media and Communication and an HND in Communication with Media, Gary also holds a CSCS card in health and safety, and has successfully completed ISO 9001 and 14001 internal auditor training.

He will report to PASMA’s Head of Operations, Communication and Innovation, Maarten de Vries, who says: “Gary’s experience and expertise will prove invaluable to the Association.”

“His creative skills and knowledge of social media will be particularly beneficial as we seek to strengthen communication, not only with members, but with the wider work at height community. And not just here in the UK, but increasingly overseas.”

Gary Chudleigh added: “As someone committed to health and safety I very much look forward to helping PASMA advance its height safety agenda. There is nothing more important than keeping people safe in the workplace.”

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In its continued commitment to the UK scaffolding market, Avontus has announced that its Scaffold Designer software can design and estimate TRAD Hire & Sales’ Plettac Metrix System Scaffolding.

The Plettac Metrix suite of components is available today for all Scaffold Designer end-users. No software upgrade or additional purchase is required.

“We finished full Plettac Metrix support in a few weeks”, says Avontus CEO and Founder Brian Webb. “Scaffold Designer was built from the ground up to easily add systems scaffolding from any manufacturer.” In just a few button clicks Scaffold Designer can fully support the Plettac Metrix product catalogue. 

Scaffold Designer’s flexibility allows you to create very complex structures, like buttresses, without double counting any of the parts.

In addition to the standard catalogue components it is common for system scaffold companies to order custom-sized parts for larger projects or to purchase non-standard lengths at a discounted price. Scaffold Designer allows end-users to add these custom lengths themselves unlike other software that might require the cost and delay of having to pay developers and wait months or even years for a software upgrade. End-users can also use their own part numbers with these materials.
Not only does Scaffold Designer support Plettac Metrix System Scaffold, the existing TRADLOK and TRAD Stair Tower system can be used in Scaffold Designer. TRAD Uniguard Safety Panels, ladder access, intermediate transoms, loading bay gates, decking, and other components are all available.

For large, complex structures like their recently-announced support for power plant boilers, Scaffold Designer exports to a 3D wireframe model that can be used in the advanced structural analysis software SCIA Engineer.

Scaffold Designer complements Avontus’s other software packages, such as Avontus Quantify that can estimate, track, ship, and create hire invoices for your entire product line.

You can purchase a full Scaffold Designer license or sign up for a no-contract, month-to-month subscription. Contact Avontus for more details. A free trial is also available.

Tel: +44 0122 392 6298

Email: sales@avontus.co.uk

Web: http://www.avontus.co.uk

Avontus and Quantify are registered trademarks of Avontus Software Corporation. TRAD, Plettac and Metrix are all are registered trademarks of either TRAD or the Altrad Group.

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Scaffold boards are used in their thousands on construction sites across the UK, enabling workers to operate safely at height. However, BM TRADA, part of the Exova Group, warns recent incidents have highlighted that the failure of a timber scaffold board can result in serious injury or even death and leave contractors facing prosecution and significant fines.

With failures often the result of used scaffold boards being inadequately checked after having been stored or used inappropriately, BM TRADA has launched its Q Mark Used Timber Scaffold Board Inspection Scheme, to enable certified companies to demonstrate that their inspectors are competent to determine if boards should remain in use.

While there is no legislative requirement for used timber scaffold boards to be regularly inspected, to ensure safety on site, scaffold boards should be checked and assessed on a regular basis when in use and each time they are re-issued or supplied  to site. It is also important that boards which have been checked are stored separately to those that have not.

With major contractors recognising the dangers, they are starting to ask how scaffold board issuing companies can demonstrate the competency of those inspecting boards. The BM TRADA Q-Mark Used Timber Scaffold Board Inspection Scheme provides a means of verifying that inspectors are suitably qualified.

While most scaffolding companies will ensure their employees complete a scaffolders’ training course, the BM TRADA Scheme provides added confidence to contractors, since the competence of board inspectors is regularly checked by an independent third party body.  This enables contractors to specify their hire with confidence and demonstrate due diligence if required.

To achieve certification under the scheme, the scaffolding company must nominate individual employees who will be covered.  Each is required to demonstrate their competence to identify damage which is likely to reduce the strength of used timber scaffold boards. Every nominated inspector is required to complete scheme-specific training, pass an examination and complete a competence assessment at the company’s premises.

BM TRADA will also undertake an initial audit of the company to ensure that a documented inspection process is in place. This process must demonstrate that only approved inspectors carry out inspections, only approved boards are released for use and all rejected boards are segregated.

Companies who meet the scheme’s requirements will be issued with a certificate and certification marks to enable them to demonstrate and promote their certification. Certification is valid for two years and following this is maintained through a programme of annual surveillance audits, with a recertification audit required in the second year before the certification expires.

In addition to offering confidence to contractors, the scheme enables certified companies to demonstrate their competence and highlight their commitment to quality. This offers them a competitive advantage when tendering and can increase repeat business as contractors increasingly recognise the benefit of specifying used timber scaffold boards which are regularly inspected by third party certified competent inspectors.

For further information on the BM TRADA Q-Mark Used Timber Scaffold Board Inspection Scheme, visit www.bmtrada.com, email: sbeer@bmtrada.com; or call: 01494 569821.

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On the 18th October 2015 TRAD Scaffolding held their annual Scaffolder’s Seminar in the excellent facilities America Square Conference Centre, conveniently located immediately behind Tower Hill tube station.

This has become a popular event in the TRAD calendar and affords our Operational Management Team a platform on which to speak on a wide range of issues and topics useful to the Operational Team and their Scaffold Operatives, afterwards the MD and his staff discussed improvements, potential issues and suggestions with the Scaffolders in informal groups.

The afternoon commenced with a presentation by Neil Garner – MD, who spoke on why they – our Scaffolders – are in reality our greatest asset, ranking alongside our many valued Clients. Neil also expressed that their continued dedication to erecting quality scaffolding across many diverse Industry Sectors was a major feature of why TRAD Scaffolding has continued to thrive for over 45 years.

Neil also stressed the Career opportunities and training available for Scaffold operatives within the company, as well as recent incidents and trends within the Scaffolding industry and how everyone must consider and then implement TRAD’s Behavioural Management of Safety Programme Play it Safe and its 5 Key Safe Behaviours to improve safety for our People, our Client’s Operatives and the General Public.

The presentation ended with an overview of TRAD’s key achievements throughout the past year, our success in securing many large Contracts in 2016 thus ensuring continual work for our workforce and Staff, avoiding any seasonal downturn and the Board of Directors commitment to recognising and rewarding safety and quality in the workplace.

Recognising Achievement

An important part of the seminar was to recognise our people’s achievements, with a special award for exemplary efforts in Health & Safety going to various Scaffolders across the three Operational Divisions headed by Divisional Directors, Chris Smith, Peter McShane and Tony Mileham.

Chris, Peter, and Tony presented the prizes and awards, including those for “Divisional Scaffolder of the Year” and “Best Improved Scaffolder of the year”, for those who best exemplified and implemented our 5 Key Safe Behaviours (Excellent Segregation, Safe System of Work, PPE, Housekeeping and Quality).

Winners were as follows:

Chris Smith’s Division:

Dean Lomiglio – Divisional Scaffolder of the Year

Luke Faik – Best Improved Scaffolder of the Year

Peter McShane’s Division

Karl Clinton – Divisional Scaffolder of the Year

Corey Belgrove – Best Improved Scaffolder of the Year

Tony Mileham’s Division

David Yates – Divisional Scaffolder of the Year

Oliver Wheatley – Best Improved Scaffolder of the Year

The final award presented was for Safe Employee of the Year – the criteria of which was based on our Clients’ recognition of our Scaffolders’ exemplary behaviour and their excellent control of our five Key Safe Behaviours on site.

This year’s winner was John Gardner – for leading the Scaffolding team on the highly prestigious “One Tower Bridge” Project for Berkeley Homes and John was also commended for being an exemplary colleague and running this high profile Project to a very high standard.

The afternoon finished with a Q&A session and opportunity for informal discussions with the Directors over refreshments in the function area. The Annual Seminar was once again considered a great success, by both the Staff and our Scaffolding workforce and the Company looks forward to a another mutually successful financial year and a continuation of this event in September 2016.

DES MOORE – TRAD GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR commented:

Following our recent organisational re-structure and Neil’s well-deserved appointment to the MD position of Trad Co. Neil, his Divisional Directors and Contracts Staff have continued to recognise that it is absolutely essential that we engage with our whole workforce on all matters, which in my view remains at the heart of TRAD Co’s resilience and continued growth over the past 45 years.

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The Construction News Specialist Awards 2016 has announced it’s shortlisted finalists.

The eleventh Construction News Specialist Awards will take place on 24 February 2016 at the Hilton Park Lane, London.

After stiff competition In the Access & Scaffolding Specialist of the Year category, judges have whittled down the entries to just eight companies.

• AFI group
• Chris Sedgeman Scaffolding
• Everlast Scaffolding
• GKR Scaffolding
• SafeTime ®
• St Helens Plant
• TIGER Scaffolding
• UK Platforms

Chris Sedgeman Scaffolding was also successful in being shortlisted for Project of the Year (subcontract up to £2m) category and Apprentice of the Year category.

Lynn Way, Company Secretary & Financial Manager for Chris Sedgeman Scaffolding Ltd commented: “We are delighted to be selected as finalists for the Construction News Specialist Awards for three categories; ‘Access & Scaffolding Specialist of the Year’, ‘Project of the Year (subcontract up to £2m)’ and for the first time ‘Apprentice of the Year’. Everyone at the company are thrilled to be included in such a prestigious awards and eagerly look forward to presenting our company amongst some of the biggest and most respected in the industry.”

A spokesperson at St Helens Plant added: “We are delighted to have been shortlisted in the Access and Scaffolding Specialists Awards 2016, and look forward to meeting the judging panel in December and have the opportunity to present projects and structures we have fabricated alongside the many B2B partnerships we have established.”

Mark Parkin, MD at TIGER Scaffolding said: “To say we are delighted is an understatement, this is an huge achievement from everyone here at TIGER and we are so proud of them all.”

Clint Hickmott at SafeTime said: “we are very pleased that we have been selected as a finalist in the Construction News Specialists Awards. We would like to wish all finalists the best of luck!”

The judges will reconvene for the final stage of the judging process, where they will interview finalists face to face before weighing up their achievements and deciding on a winner.

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Bilfinger Salamis UK awarded five year contract with Maersk Oil North Sea for an undisclosed sum.

Following a period of competitive tender, industrial services company Bilfinger Salamis UK has been awarded a contract for the provision of fabric maintenance and associated services by Maersk Oil North Sea (Maersk Oil).

The contract, which begins in November, is for a period of 5 years and includes coatings, access, specialist cleaning and shutdown support services on all Maersk Oil’s UK upstream assets.

Bilfinger Salamis UK has worked with Maersk Oil since 2009, completing a number of successful fabric maintenance and ‘walk to work’ campaigns.

Bilfinger Salamis UK managing director Graham Hayward commented: “This award is fantastic news as it enables us to build on our close working relationship with Maersk Oil, and allows us to demonstrate our commitment to delivering safe operations, while developing the scope of services we provide.”

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XERVON Palmers bags scaffolding contract at the £155M Green Man Lane regeneration project in Ealing, London.

The well-known scaffolding and industrial services contractor has been appointed by successful southern-UK-based construction, development, maintenance and management group Rydon.

XERVON Palmers operatives will be providing access solutions on Phase two of works commencing this Autumn – crucially utilising specialist Layher Scaffold system – facilitating the construction of 187 new homes within apartment blocks which are due for completion in early 2017.

For the scaffolding and access, Palmers will be utilising circa 400 tons of the Layher all round system scaffolding to provide access to Blocks A, B G & H of the Green Man Lane regeneration. And there will be a typically eclectic picture of scaffold provided, including façade, birdcage, stairways, loading bays and cantilevered access.

The four phase Green Man Lane project for Clients London Borough of Ealing is being delivered in a 50:50 joint venture partnership with A2Dominion and Rydon – aiming to regenerate the Green Man Lane estate in the West London borough. The project value is £155M and is expected to take nine years. The existing 464 flat local authority housing estate is being demolished – paving the way for 770 new homes (300 for open market sale and 400 for affordable rent and shared ownership homes for A2Dominion).

Ian McFarlane, Director for Business & Project Development at XERVON Palmers said: “We are thrilled to be working with Rydon on the superb Green Man regeneration project – regenerating an important part of the capital. The contract confirms Palmers strategy to make a difference by offering our customers an alternative to traditional tube and fittings within the UK Market, with our system scaffold solutions. And one of the key factors in securing this contract was our ability to provide Layher scaffolding to the developer, as we also did recently at Aberthaw Power Station.”

And Donald Morrison, CEO of XERVON Palmers added: “Congratulations to our regional team for securing this contract, which is our first major success with Rydon. We are very much looking forward to doing a great scaffold and access job, which will hopefully pave the way for a long-term future of quality work with the construction group in London and the South.”

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Industrial services contractor Cape plc, has secured a two year contract with Woodside in Western Australia.

The new contract has been awarded to a 50/50 joint venture between Cape and UGL for services on the Woodside operated Karratha Gas Plant Life Extension Program. Services to be provided include the detailed planning and execution of access, fire protection application, blasting and painting, cladding and insulation, mechanical, pipe-spool equipment replacement and electrical services. The contract is for a two year period with work expected to commence on site at the beginning of 2016.

Located 1,260 kilometres north of Perth, Western Australia and covering approximately 200 hectares, the Karratha Gas Plant includes five LNG processing trains, two domestic gas trains, six condensate stabilisation units, three LPG fractionation units as well as storage and loading facilities for LNG, LPG and condensate. The plant has the capacity to produce 12,000 tonnes of domestic gas per day.

Joe Oatley, Chief Executive of Cape, said: “We are delighted to announce the award of this new contract with Woodside which was won through our innovative approach and combined service offering with our contract partner, UGL. Woodside is an important client and we look forward to working with them closely to deliver safe and efficient service on this extensive project.”

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