It is hoped that the launch of the first ever scaffolding apprenticeship in Ireland which took place this September will go a long way towards addressing the shortage of labour in the sector. Ger Crowley of Cork Scaffolding (CSC) Ltd, an active member and former chairman of NASAC joined the steering group and together in […]

When discussing the construction industry and the many trades involved, immediately the mind turns to architects, surveyor’s electricians, carpenters, plumbers, bricklayers, ground workers and the likes. However, one of the most important trades is scaffolding and this is one that gets very little recognition as there are no apprenticeships needed to work in this area, […]