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08/10/2024

Showcasing The 2024 NASC Scaffolding Excellence Awards Shortlist: The Industry's Best Are Here

National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) is thrilled to reveal the shortlisted candidates for the 2024 ScaffEx24 Scaffolding Excellence Awards.

These prestigious awards highlight the individuals and companies making significant contributions to the scaffolding and access industry.

This year's nominees represent the finest in the sector, demonstrating innovation, leadership, and excellence in safety, design, and service. From Apprentice of the Year to Project of the Year, these industry trailblazers are shaping the future of scaffolding.

NASC is proud to showcase the finalists below:

Apprentice of the Year

• Albie Cooper, Benchmark Scaffolding Ltd

• Harrison Mapley, Star Scaffolding Ltd

• James Joseph Aicken, K2 Scaffolding (NI) LLP

• Lacey Maclean, Everlast Scaffolding Ltd

Scaffold Design of the Year

• Buckley Design Solutions – Blackburn College

• Lyndon SGB – New Register House

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• Scaffold Erection Services – HM Prison Birmingham

• SRK Scaffolding – Industrial storage tank

Product of the Year

• GKR Scaffolding Ltd – Soterdevice

• Layher Ltd – FW System

• PERI Ltd – PERI UP Cladding

Service of the Year

• Footprint WFM Ltd – Interactive Project Tracking

• Safety & Access Ltd – Scaffold Training Programme

• Costain/Skanska (SCS Railways) – Scaffold request app

Lifetime Achievement

• Lee Rowswell

• Tom Gent

• Alwyn Richards

• Ray Johnson

Project of The Year - Small

• Advanced NI Scaffolding Ltd – Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast

• Ingleford Scaffolding Ltd – St Mary’s Lighthouse, Whitley Bay

• Shield Services Group – Cathedral Park, Bristol

• Malvern Scaffolding – Worcester Cathedral

Project of The Year - Medium

• Chris Sedgeman Scaffolding Ltd – Market House, Penzance

• Everlast Scaffolding Ltd – City Exchange, Leeds

• Inner City Scaffolding Ltd – Parkside Court, Chelmsford

• Scaffolding Access Ltd – Former Somerfield Store, Newhaven

Project of The Year - Large

• Lyndon SGB – New Register House, Edinburgh

• SCA Group Ltd – Centenary Quays, Southampton

• SRK Scaffolding Ltd – Inovyn Runcorn Power Station

• CASS Supplies Ltd – The Milliners, Bristol

Project of The Year - Major

• Crossway Scaffolding (Elland) Ltd – Lloyds Trinity Road, Halifax

• GKR Scaffolding Ltd – 25 Canada Square, Canary Wharf

• Scaffold Erection Services – HM Prison Birmingham

We congratulate all the nominees for their exceptional contributions to the scaffolding and access industry. Winners will be revealed at the NASC Ball & Awards Ceremony during ScaffEx24. Join us to celebrate the excellence that is driving our industry forward.

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