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Newcastle

Discovery Museum Temporary Roof Project

The Altrad Generation Newcastle team supported James Ingleford Scaffolding, part of the F&I Group, on a major roof renovation and refurbishment programme at the Discovery Museum in central Newcastle.

Struts & Shoring Props: The Complete Guide

This guide covers what struts and shoring props are, why choosing the right one matters, the main types used on UK sites, and how to source them for your project from Altrad Generation.

The Complete Scaffold Parts & Fittings Guide

This guide covers what you need to know about scaffold components and fittings, what they are, why they matter, the main types used on UK sites, and how to choose and source the right ones for your project.

System Scaffold: The Complete Guide

The case for system scaffold is straightforward. But making the right choice requires understanding the different systems, how they differ, and which is best suited to your specific application.

A Guide To Stillages & On-Site Storage

This guide covers everything you need to know about stillages, why material handling matters on site, the different types of storage equipment available, and how to choose between them.

Guide to Staging Boards & Work Platforms

This guide covers the key types of staging boards and work platforms: how they compare, how to choose the right solution, and an overview of the product range available from Altrad Generation for hire and sale.

Piling: A Complete Guide

This guide covers the principles of piling and is written for site teams, groundworks contractors, and civil engineers working with piling on UK construction projects.

Cardiff

Hospital of Wales Scaffolding Project

The Altrad Generation Cardiff team delivered a tailored scaffold beam and stair tower system for refurbishment works at the University Hospital of Wales.

Birmingham North

Terra Brace: First Installation

Altrad Generation Birmingham North delivered the first Terra Brace installation at Sawley Water Treatment Plant, supporting a complex two-stage excavation for five tanks alongside Glencar and CPL Groundworks.

Northampton

Northampton HS2 Project

The Altrad Generation Northampton team delivered critical access solutions across seven major HS2 structures, partnering with EKFB engineers to maintain site safety and enable secure working at height.

Reading

Hilsea Lido Temporary Roof Project

In April 2025, the Altrad Generation Reading team played a key part in the major refurbishment project at the historic Hilsea Lido in Portsmouth.

Cardiff

Bro Cerwyn Centre Temporary Roof Project

Altrad Generation Cardiff Branch designed and supplied a complete temporary roof solution to support the refurbishment of the Bro Cerwyn Centre roof.