Daniel Norton

A sharp rise in global container shipping rates is beginning to feed through to the UK scaffolding supply chain, prompting warnings that contractors could face higher material costs in the months ahead.

AT-PAC has expanded its marketing partnership with Petite Agency to cover parts of its European operation. L-R Maddy Howe, Marketing & Brand Manager. Evie Trodden, Social Media Executive. Sophia Gowland, Director. The scaffolding and access supplier said the Teesside agency will support activity across Germany, Sweden and the Benelux region, following its work with AT-PAC in the UK over the past year. The appointment includes social media planning, content production and brand communications.

JR Scaffold Services has completed a specialist scaffold and temporary roof project at the B-listed Walton Building at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. The Scottish contractor installed custom-designed double-gabled scaffolding on each side of the building before forming a temporary roof to support essential roof renovation works. The project required a multi-stage plan due to the building’s location within a live hospital site.