Speakers
Steven Darley
Lee Rowswell
Technical excellence
We are delighted that the following award-winning projects will be showcased.25 Canada Square, Canary Wharf by GKR Scaffolding: Project of the Year 2024 – Major
Presented by: Lee Rowswell, Group Director; Tony Lane, Operations Director; Peter Cullen, Health and Safety Director, GKR Scaffolding
Manchester Town Hall by BrandSafway: Project of the Year 2023 – Large
Presented by: Steven Darley, Regional Manager and Craig Parry, Contacts Manager, BrandSafway
Additional project to be confirmed
Session overview: Some scaffolding projects demand more than experience — they demand ingenuity. This session puts three of the industry's award-winning projects under the spotlight, examining the engineering decisions, design innovations and problem-solving that earned them national recognition. Told by the people who delivered them, this is an honest, technical and inspiring account of what genuinely excellent scaffolding design looks like when the stakes are highest.
Why this session matters: Award-winning projects are not won by chance — they are won by teams who approach complex challenges with smarter thinking, tighter planning and a willingness to find solutions others would not consider. This session gives you direct access to that thinking. Whether you are on the tools, an engineer, a designer, or an estimator, the principles behind these projects are transferable. Leave with a clearer sense of what separates a good scaffold from an exceptional one — and how that distinction wins contracts.
Lee Rowswell is the Group Director of GKR Scaffolding Ltd, bringing over three decades of construction industry expertise. Starting with hands-on experience in the family business, he has developed comprehensive skills in scaffolding design, implementation, and safety protocols from construction site foundations upward.
Under Lee's strategic leadership, GKR Scaffolding has significantly expanded its reach and established itself as a trusted partner for major construction projects. He has driven implementation of cutting-edge technologies and industry best practices, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of scaffolding innovation. Lee prioritises safety standards and employee development, fostering a collaborative culture of excellence. His meticulous attention to detail and strategic vision continue driving company growth, innovation, and customer satisfaction while earning trust from clients and stakeholders.
