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The Complete Guide To Access Towers

This guide covers what an access tower actually is, why it matters, the main types available, how to choose the right one, and what Altrad Generation supplies for scaffold tower hire and access tower hire.

A Guide To Scaffolding Hire & Services

This guide covers what to weigh up before you hire scaffolding, the main types available, why your supplier matters as much as the kit itself, and how to avoid the false economy of cheap scaffolding hire.

Site Fencing: The Complete Guide

This guide sets out what Heras fencing actually is, the importance of perimeter security on a live site, the stability specification you will need, and how to hire or buy the right setup from Altrad Generation.

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.