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Preventing Falls Through Loft Hatches and Fragile Roof Surfaces: A Wake-Up Call for the Roofing Industry
44+ min ago (525+ words) Falls from height remain one of the leading causes of serious injury and fatality within the UK construction industry. A recent incident involving a roofer suffering life-changing injuries after falling through a loft hatch serves as another stark reminder of…...
Permavent Brings Practical Roofing Training and 2026 CPD Launch to SIMIANS
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (225+ words) Tyler Reay from FRS Roofing Services offered another perspective, noting that while his company focuses on fascia work, school roofs, and large commercial buildings, the session still provided important insights: "I found it good. We don't use it on site,…...
LASC Apprenticeship Programme: Developing the Next Generation of Scaffolders
1+ week, 4+ day ago (25+ words) Discover the LASC Apprenticeship Programme, high-quality scaffolding training with proven success rates, excellent apprentice satisfaction, and strong career progression support for a skilled workforce....
What the 2026 CITB Funding Changes Mean for Construction Employers
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (103+ words) Learn about the upcoming CITB funding changes from April 2026, including updates to Employer Networks and the introduction of the Large Employer Fund for construction training....
Silver Star Scaffolding: Building Excellence with SIMIAN
2+ week, 3+ day ago (206+ words) Discover how Silver Star Scaffolding delivers high-quality projects and develops a confident, compliant workforce through its long-standing partnership with SIMIAN....
Introducing Dan: SIMIAN's New Roofing Instructor
2+ week, 3+ day ago (23+ words) Meet Dan, SIMIAN's new Roofing Instructor, bringing hands-on expertise and a passion for mentoring the next generation of skilled, confident roofers....
Strengthening Scaffolding Knowledge Through the Liverpool City Region Skills Bootcamp
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (342+ words) Find out how the Liverpool City Region Skills Bootcamp helped Shaun Doyle develop essential scaffold erection skills and confidence through training with SIMIAN. At SIMIAN, our training programmes are designed to support learners at every stage of their scaffolding career....
Caitlin's Scaffolding Apprenticeship Success with SIMIAN
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (351+ words) Discover how Caitlin shares her journey from jeweller to scaffolder and how SIMIAN Scaffolding Apprenticeship helped her develop practical skills and confidence while working with SRK. A Personal Decision to Change Direction During her apprenticeship with SIMIAN, Caitlin developed the…...
Sonny Duncan Building Scaffolding Skills with SIMIAN in partnership with Enterprise Cheshire & Warrington Skills Bootcamp
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (382+ words) Discover how Sonny Duncan, a learner from the Enterprise Cheshire & Warrington Skills Bootcamp, progressed his career by gaining essential scaffolding skills, industry knowledge, and health and safety training at SIMIAN. At SIMIAN, we are proud to support learners who want…...
Breaking Barriers in Scaffolding: Lacey-May's Journey During Women in Construction Week
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (550+ words) Discover how 17-year-old Lacey-May Hort is breaking barriers in scaffolding and inspiring more women in construction. Learn how training, confidence and determination are helping shape a more inclusive construction industry. At just 17, Lacey-May Hort is carving out her place in…...