NASC Members Participate in BuildUK Open Doors this March

National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) is excited to announce that its members will be participating in BuildUK Open Doors 2024, taking place from Monday 18th to Saturday 23rd March. This unique event provides an excellent opportunity for scaffolding and construction industry professionals to showcase the fantastic range of careers available to young people.

What is BuildUK Open Doors?

BuildUK Open Doors is a national initiative that gives visitors a behind-the-scenes look at the world of construction. Hundreds of scaffolding and construction companies across the UK will be opening their doors to the public, offering tours, talks, and workshops. This is a fantastic opportunity for young people to learn about the different career paths available in the industry, from scaffolding and site management to civil engineering and architecture.

NASC Members Leading the Way

Several NASC members will be participating in BuildUK Open Doors 2024, including:

• NETA: A leading provider of scaffolding training and safety services.
• JMac Scaffolding
• Star Scaffolding
• Alltask
• LTC

NASC members are committed to attracting young people into the scaffolding industry and the importance of initiatives promoting careers in sector, such as competitive pay, job security, and opportunities for career progression.

Tackling the Recruitment Crisis

The scaffolding industry is currently facing a recruitment crisis, with many companies struggling to attract younger people to the industry. This is why NASC is developing a range of talent solutions to help its members attract and retain talent. Coming this Spring, NASC will be launching its arsenal of Talent Solutions Programmes for NASC members, including

• New Talent Portal: This dynamic platform will connect members directly with qualifying candidates and experienced recruiters, eliminating the time-consuming burden of traditional recruitment methods. The portal will also provide up-to-date info on key industry recruitment events and the ability to request the resources members need to attend these events. See below for details.
• Talent packs: These will provide NASC members with information about the industry, career options, benefits and training opportunities
• Recruitment Event Resources: Packs, equipping members with all the resources they need to attend recruitment events
• Training and Development Programme: Equipping members with resources and tools to create a positive and rewarding work environment, including access to training and development programs, competitive compensation packages, and opportunities for career advancement.

NASC is confident that its Talent Solution Programmes will empower members, creating a robust and sustainable talent pipeline to secure the future of the scaffolding industry. NASC is committed to providing its members with the tools and resources they need to attract, retain, and develop top talent.

BuildUK Open Doors is a fantastic opportunity for NASC members to showcase the industry to young people and encourage them to consider a career in scaffolding. By working together, NASC and its members can help to address the recruitment crisis and ensure that the scaffolding industry has a bright future.

We encourage all NASC members to get involved in BuildUK Open Doors 2024. This is a great opportunity to make a difference and help to secure the future of our industry.

For more information about BuildUK Open Doors, please visit the BuildUK website.