Scaffolding Excellence Awards

The shortlist for the Scaffolding Excellence Awards 2026 has been announced, with a record number of entries demonstrating the outstanding innovation, professionalism and expertise that continues to drive the UK scaffolding and access sector forward.

This year’s awards attracted 40% more entries compared with 2025. Following a rigorous process, the independent panel of judges has selected shortlists for eight categories, with the Lifetime Achievement Award winner announced on the night.

Winners will be announced on Friday 11 September at Manchester Central, during a spectacular evening of celebration hosted by comedian Dara Ó Briain, with special guests including Rachel Riley and Phil Tufnell.

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Scaffolding Excellence Awards 2026 shortlist
Wayne Connolly Apprentice of the Year Award
  • Leo Bradbury, High Peak Scaffolding
  • Lloyd McNicholas, JDC Scaffolding
  • Taylor Brown, Connolly Scaffolding
  • Tyler Boddy, SRT Scaffolding Services
Project of the Year – Small
  • Advanced NI Scaffolding Services – Cutts Bridge, Coleraine
  • JMAC Industrial & Access Services – Forth Rail Bridge
  • SRT Scaffolding Services – St John the Baptist Church, Harleston
  • Zenith S.A.S. – Glasgow Cathedral
Project of the Year – Medium
  • Brand Access Solutions – Henry Cotton Building, Liverpool
  • CCS Scaffolding – VRAS Headhouse, HS2, Acton
  • Chris Sedgeman Scaffolding – Poldhu Care Home
  • Rise Scaffold Services – Sandringham House
Project of the Year – Large
  • Alandale Plant and Scaffolding – 1 Undershaft, London
  • Brand Access Solutions – Jenners Department Store, Edinburgh
  • JR Scaffold Services – The Walton Building, Glasgow
  • MR Scaffolding Services – 5 Aldermanbury Square, London
  • Tone Scaffolding Services – Barking Creek Barrier Gate
Project of the Year – Major
  • Crossway Scaffolding – Skinner Street, Leeds
  • GKR Scaffolding – Ritz Hotel, London
  • Infrastructure Site Services – Floors Castle, Kelso
  • JDC Scaffolding – Barkers, Kensington
  • Lee Marley Group – Oval Gas Holder, London
Design of the Year
  • Agile Design Consultancy – 5 Aldermanbury Square, London
  • Benchmark Scaffolding – HMCTS Court Building, Salisbury Square, London
  • Creator Scaffold Designs & Temporary Works Consultancy – Floors Castle, Kelso
  • Zenith S.A.S. – Glasgow Cathedral
Product of the Year
  • AT-PAC – Raised Ledger System
  • SMART Scaffolder – SMART Estimator
  • SpanSet – DSL3 Fall Arrest Lanyard
  • Velo Tech Systems – V-Deck
Service of the Year
  • George Roberts
  • ITP
  • Southern Hoist Services
  • Worldwide Scaffold & Access
Lifetime Achievement Award

To be announced on the night

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