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Staging Boards & Work Platforms: A Complete Guide

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.

Altrad Generation Achieves FORS Gold Accreditation

Altrad Generation is proud to announce that the business has achieved FORS Gold Accreditation, the highest level of recognition within the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme.

Branch Holiday Opening Times

Take a look at our branch opening times across the Christmas and New Year break.

Tipton - Steelhoard Centre

Steelhoard Defeats Zombie Horde

28 Years Later - Steelhoard continues to protect UK construction from Zombie hordes; whilst those that chose timber hoarding do not fare so well.

Birmingham West

Altrad Generation's New Rugby Sponsorship

Altrad Generation are proud to sponsor Old Halesonians RFC, supporting local rugby and celebrating the club’s achievements on and off the pitch.

Celebrating 1 Million Hours LTI Free

Altrad Generation proudly celebrates 1 million hours without a Lost Time Incident, a milestone driven by our people, customers, and unwavering commitment to safety.