INNOVATIVE CORNISH START-UP SCAFFFLOAT JOIN NASC

Award-winning Cornish based start-up ScaffFloat are now proud members of the National Access and Scaffolding Confederation.

Their patented plastic floats have been specifically designed to integrate with standard scaffolding parts to make innovative floating pontoons, rafts and versatile floating structures. A unique floating solution that has created a robust foothold in the market since it was launched in 2021.

Toby Budd, Founder and MD said: “We appreciate that most scaffolders are not familiar with floating structures, so, as well as hiring them the floats, we provide an in-house design service. All our pontoon designs come with full structural, buoyancy and stability calculations and we are happy to produce renders and drawings FOC to help our partners bid for and win tenders, we are also always on the end of the phone to offer advice. Category 3 checks can also be provided for larger projects.”

The company says that safety is key, so to help make sure all ScaffFloat pontoons and structures are professionally built to an approved set of drawings, they are currently only hiring their floats. The floats are designed to integrate with popular 450 & 750 lattice beams, and then use standard tube lengths, forged double couplers and scaffold boards. The smallest pontoons start at 4m x 4m and can scale to almost any size.

Uses for ScaffFloat span several sectors including survey, drilling, geotechnical, renewables, oil & gas, civils, events, disaster relief and access. Particular interest has also been shown for bridge projects, where pre-built structures can either be floated underneath and lifted into place. A ScaffFloat pontoon can also be lifted up under the bridge to provide access for repair works, or for scaffolders to install scaffolding.

NASC is an integral part of the success of the scaffold sector, the standards derived from the expertise of the members and independently vetted and inspected, derives a low risk for clients and higher quality. As a result, scaffolding and access businesses can derive greater, more profitable business. Align this with NASC’s capability to educate, technically advise and support its members through a range of engaging programmes, you must ask why you would not be a member. It’s NASC’s responsibility to ensure (like a gym) that the user is fit and able to perform and grow, over the coming weeks the team will be ensuring that all members are appraised of the services available are being accessed (pun intended!). We will be ensuring that members are aware of the classes, free weights, and cardio equipment available, i.e., the services that can make their business fit. For prospective members I’m keen, no matter their size of business that we help them realise their true potential. We will be looking at how we can help the non-members understand their strengths and adding to the portfolio of amazing services already on offer.

What role do you see NASC guidance taking in the construction sector in the next decade?

Be it ESG, digitisation, changes in contract terms to the JCT, NASC must be at the cutting edge of development ensuring members are not informed as the changes occur but briefed and have the competitive edge over competitors before they happen.

– like the shortage of talent – can be addressed.

Why do you think people should be NASC members?

NASC will be reviewing its communication processes and looking at how it can – through dynamic communication systems – ensure members are getting the guidance they need. The pandemic has revolutionised how the sector meets and debates issues, we can be effective, efficient, and dynamic in the delivery of knowledge. Where we NASC needs we will also challenge and drive forward representation if the change is not appropriate and brief on the best pragmatic solution.

Now, would you be kind enough to tell us something about your life away from work?

Favourite book: Anything Tom Clancy or espionage based.

Favourite film: Sorry Star Wars! Then Blade Runner 2049 / Batman (Chris Nolan ones).

Favourite band: Lots, but Foo Fighters, Nirvana, AC/DC….

Favourite pastime: Enjoy riding and time with the family.

Favourite sport: Rugby, F1 and Cycling.

Favourite meal: BBQ or Thai.

Top 3 celebrity/historical dinner party guests: Neil Armstrong, HM Queen Elizabeth II and Toto Wolff.

Thanks for your time and good luck CEO!

Editor, Scaffolding Matters

– like the shortage of talent – can be addressed.

Why do you think people should be NASC members?

NASC is an integral part of the success of the scaffold sector, the standards derived from the expertise of the members and independently vetted and inspected, derives a low risk for clients and higher quality. As a result, scaffolding and access businesses can derive greater, more profitable business. Align this with NASC’s capability to educate, technically advise and support its members through a range of engaging programmes, you must ask why you would not be a member. It’s NASC’s responsibility to ensure (like a gym) that the user is fit and able to perform and grow, over the coming weeks the team will be ensuring that all members are appraised of the services available are being accessed (pun intended!). We will be ensuring that members are aware of the classes, free weights, and cardio equipment available, i.e., the services that can make their business fit. For prospective members I’m keen, no matter their size of business that we help them realise their true potential. We will be looking at how we can help the non-members understand their strengths and adding to the portfolio of amazing services already on offer.

What role do you see NASC guidance taking in the construction sector in the next decade?

Be it ESG, digitisation, changes in contract terms to the JCT, NASC must be at the cutting edge of development ensuring members are not informed as the changes occur but briefed and have the competitive edge over competitors before they happen.

NASC will be reviewing its communication processes and looking at how it can – through dynamic communication systems – ensure members are getting the guidance they need. The pandemic has revolutionised how the sector meets and debates issues, we can be effective, efficient, and dynamic in the delivery of knowledge. Where we NASC needs we will also challenge and drive forward representation if the change is not appropriate and brief on the best pragmatic solution.

Now, would you be kind enough to tell us something about your life away from work?

Favourite book: Anything Tom Clancy or espionage based.

Favourite film: Sorry Star Wars! Then Blade Runner 2049 / Batman (Chris Nolan ones).

Favourite band: Lots, but Foo Fighters, Nirvana, AC/DC….

Favourite pastime: Enjoy riding and time with the family.

Favourite sport: Rugby, F1 and Cycling.

Favourite meal: BBQ or Thai.

Top 3 celebrity/historical dinner party guests: Neil Armstrong, HM Queen Elizabeth II and Toto Wolff.

Thanks for your time and good luck CEO!

Editor, Scaffolding Matters

– like the shortage of talent – can be addressed.

Why do you think people should be NASC members?

NASC is an integral part of the success of the scaffold sector, the standards derived from the expertise of the members and independently vetted and inspected, derives a low risk for clients and higher quality. As a result, scaffolding and access businesses can derive greater, more profitable business. Align this with NASC’s capability to educate, technically advise and support its members through a range of engaging programmes, you must ask why you would not be a member. It’s NASC’s responsibility to ensure (like a gym) that the user is fit and able to perform and grow, over the coming weeks the team will be ensuring that all members are appraised of the services available are being accessed (pun intended!). We will be ensuring that members are aware of the classes, free weights, and cardio equipment available, i.e., the services that can make their business fit. For prospective members I’m keen, no matter their size of business that we help them realise their true potential. We will be looking at how we can help the non-members understand their strengths and adding to the portfolio of amazing services already on offer.

Now, would you be kind enough to tell us something about your life away from work?

Favourite film: Sorry Star Wars! Then Blade Runner 2049 / Batman (Chris Nolan ones).

Favourite book: Anything Tom Clancy or espionage based.

What role do you see NASC guidance taking in the construction sector in the next decade?

Be it ESG, digitisation, changes in contract terms to the JCT, NASC must be at the cutting edge of development ensuring members are not informed as the changes occur but briefed and have the competitive edge over competitors before they happen.

NASC will be reviewing its communication processes and looking at how it can – through dynamic communication systems – ensure members are getting the guidance they need. The pandemic has revolutionised how the sector meets and debates issues, we can be effective, efficient, and dynamic in the delivery of knowledge. Where we NASC needs we will also challenge and drive forward representation if the change is not appropriate and brief on the best pragmatic solution.

Favourite band: Lots, but Foo Fighters, Nirvana, AC/DC….

Top 3 celebrity/historical dinner party guests: Neil Armstrong, HM Queen Elizabeth II and Toto Wolff.

Favourite sport: Rugby, F1 and Cycling.

Favourite pastime: Enjoy riding and time with the family.

Favourite meal: BBQ or Thai.

Thanks for your time and good luck CEO!

Editor, Scaffolding Matters