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Guides for UK scaffolding firms
Pricing, compliance, payment claims and the bits of the trade that don't get talked about enough. Written by people who've actually run a scaffolding business.
- Buying guideSoftware9 min read
How to Choose Scaffolding Software — UK Buying Guide
Eight criteria that actually matter when shortlisting scaffolding software for a UK contractor — built-for-scaffolding vs generic CRMs, mobile-first for the lads, UK compliance, wages-from-the-schedule, payment-application format, accounting integration, onboarding and pricing.
20 May 2026
- Buying guideSoftware8 min read
Scaffolding Software vs Spreadsheets: When to Switch
Honest comparison of where Excel + WhatsApp still wins for small scaffolding firms, where dedicated platforms pay back, and the five signals that tell you it is time to make the switch.
20 May 2026
- SoftwareBuying guide5 min read
What Does Scaffolding Software Actually Do?
A no-jargon explainer of what scaffolding software is, the problems it solves for a UK contractor, and what a typical setup replaces (spreadsheets, WhatsApp, paper handovers).
14 May 2026
- Payment ClaimsCash flow8 min read
Payment Claims for Scaffolders: A Complete Guide
How a payment claim works on a UK scaffolding contract, what cumulative vs this-period means, how to handle variations, and how to get paid on time without the back-and-forth.
12 May 2026
- PricingQuoting7 min read
5 Pricing Mistakes That Cost UK Scaffolding Firms Money
The five most common pricing mistakes we see in UK scaffolding businesses — and how to fix them with rate-card discipline, height-band uplifts and proper extra-hire tracking.
8 May 2026
- ComplianceTG206 min read
TG20:21 Compliance Sheet — A Plain-English Guide
What a TG20:21 compliance sheet actually is, when you need one, what every box on it means, and how to produce one for a job in under 5 minutes.
1 May 2026