08.01.2016

NASC appeals to small scaffolders

The UK’s National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) is looking to encourage smaller scaffolding contractors to join the organisation, by reducing the minimum subscription threshold.

From 1st January a lower subscription tier has been created with a new category for companies with annual revenues below £1 million with an annual subscription of £995. Companies with revenues between £1 million and £1,376,200 will increase incrementally to £1,600.

The new initiative is part of the new president Alan Lilley’s stated desire to attract greater numbers of smaller scaffolding contractors to become members. Plans are also in progress to add further membership benefits that will particularly appeal to smaller companies.

Lilley said: “It is one of my main aims as the new president to alter the false ‘club’ perception of the confederation and to increase the membership – especially within the UK’s elite small and medium sized scaffolding firms. And this starts with us lowering the turnover threshold to £1 million and the annual subscription to below £1,000”.

“The NASC is also very happy to provide support with membership applications (including meeting the requirements for membership and completing the application form, for example). This will hopefully give every applicant the best chance of passing the application process and getting them on the right path for a successful desktop and site audit. We look forward to receiving applications from smaller scaffolding contractors with the same high standards to which our members adhere, and we wish them luck with their membership journey.”

Managing director Robin James added: “The NASC is an inclusive organisation. We are looking to broaden the appeal of membership to smaller companies who are prepared to comply with our code of conduct, our robust auditing procedure, and help us to set the standard for scaffolding here in the UK. In reducing the minimum subscription rate, we are facilitating the creation of a level playing field for the smaller scaffolding contractor. This will enable us to regulate this important sector of the industry – helping to drive up standards.”