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Furness Scaffolding Ltd, Park Road Industrial Estate, Barrow-in-Furness (2026)

07/09/2026

👀THE ANSWER IS IN…

There were some very good guesses on our Sunday morning site visit competition — and a few of you clearly know the area a little too well! 😂

The location was…

📍 Hodbarrow sea wall

And the project we were visiting was…

🏗️ The refurbishment of the Hodbarrow Beacon

Congratulations to Ann Mason, who answered correctly and was selected at random! 👏

As promised, Furness Scaffolding will now be donating £100 to a local charity/community cause of their choice. ❤️

We'll let the winner choose where they'd like the money to go and we'll share that with you once it's been donated.

A bit of fun, a glimpse behind the scenes at what we're working on, and most importantly £100 going back into the local community.

Thanks to everyone who had a go. 👏

And judging by all the correct guesses… we might have to make the next one a bit harder. 👀😂

If you would like to see some of our other local projects carried out by a local company give us a follow.

Furness Scaffolding
Scaffolding Made Simple.

06/09/2026

SUNDAY MORNING MYSTERY…

Not our usual Sunday morning! 🏗️

We’re out on a site visit checking the final stages of a recent project — but the question is…

Can anyone work out where we are and what we’re here looking at? 👀

We’ve deliberately kept the photos vague, but there are definitely a few clues in there for anyone who knows the area… 🔎

💷 THE PRIZE

The winner will be randomly selected from correct guesses:

📍 Where we are
AND
🏗️ What we have erected scaffold around

And will get to choose a local charity, community group or good cause, and Furness Scaffolding will donate £100 to them on your behalf. ❤️

No cash prize. No catch. Just a bit of Sunday morning fun and £100 going back into our local community.

Shares appreciated,

Drop your answers in the comments below. 👇

LOCATION + PROJECT — both needed to win.

Let's see who's been paying attention… 👀

Furness Scaffolding
Scaffolding Made Simple.

29/08/2026

🟡🟣⚫️ WE’RE HIRING — SCAFFOLDERS WANTED 🟡🟣⚫️

Furness Scaffolding is looking for **Part 1, Part 2 & Advanced Scaffolders** to join our team.

We’re not looking for just anyone with a card. We want professional scaffolders who know the job, know how to conduct themselves on site and take a bit of pride in what they do.

Pretty simple really…

👉 Can you get out of bed in a morning?
👉 Turn up when you’re supposed to?
👉 Put a proper shift in without needing your hand held?
👉 Conduct yourself professionally around customers and other trades?
👉 Work as part of a team and have a laugh without being a liability?
👉 Want to earn good money for doing a good job?

Then we want to hear from you.

💷 Great rates of pay / price work available
🏖️ Holiday pay
💰 CIS opportunities
⏰ Plenty of overtime available
📚 Full and growing order book
📈 Continuous work for the right people

We’re busy, we’re growing and we want people who want to grow with us.

There’s good money to be earned for people with the right attitude and work ethic. In return, we expect reliability, quality workmanship and people who represent Furness Scaffolding properly when they're on site.

No big promises. No corporate bu****it.

Turn up. Work hard. Do a good job. Get paid well.

Think you'd fit in?

📩 [email protected]

Or drop the page a private message.

FURNESS SCAFFOLDING
Scaffolding Made Simple. 🟡🟣⚫

30/07/2026

Not many careers can honestly say that no two days are ever the same.

One day we're erecting a scaffold to help a local family get a new roof over their heads.

The next, we're building the main stage for a community festival where thousands of people come together.

Then we're being lifted by crane into the bottom of a dredger vessel to provide specialist access for critical marine repairs.

That's the reality of scaffolding.

It isn't just tubes and boards. It's engineering, problem-solving, teamwork, planning, working at height, and helping every other trade do what they do safely.

At Furness Scaffolding, we're fortunate to work across domestic, commercial, industrial, marine and event sectors. Every project brings a different challenge, a different environment and a chance to learn something new.

To any young person wondering what career path to take...

Don't overlook the scaffolding industry.

It's a skilled profession that can take you places many people never get to see. One week you could be working on family homes, the next inside industrial facilities, aboard ships, supporting major infrastructure projects or helping create events that thousands of people enjoy.

You'll earn while you learn, develop lifelong skills, work as part of a close-knit team and build a career with genuine opportunities to progress.

Scaffolding isn't just a job.

It's a trade, a profession, and for many of us, a career we're incredibly proud to be part of.

If you've got the right attitude, a willingness to learn and aren't afraid of hard work, the opportunities are endless.

https://furnessscaffolding.co.uk/

Furness Scaffolding – Scaffolding Made Simple. Raising the standard for the next generation.

30/06/2026

Supporting Cumbria's Industry with Safe, Reliable Access Solutions

At Furness Scaffolding Ltd, we specialise in delivering professional access solutions across the commercial, industrial and marine sectors, supporting projects where safety, reliability and programme are critical.

We're proud to work closely alongside a number of local engineering companies, providing scaffolding services that help keep maintenance, shutdowns, capital projects and reactive works moving safely and efficiently across the region.

Our services include:
✔ Industrial maintenance & shutdowns
✔ Commercial construction projects
✔ Marine & dockside access
✔ Temporary access solutions
✔ Edge protection & roof access
✔ Bespoke scaffold designs
✔ Emergency and reactive call-outs

Our team brings extensive experience working within live industrial environments, understanding the importance of planning, communication, safety compliance and delivering on programme. We know that dependable access is essential to keeping projects running.

Whether you're an engineering contractor, principal contractor, facilities manager or project manager, we're committed to building long-term partnerships by providing a responsive, professional and dependable service.

While our focus continues to grow within the commercial, industrial and marine sectors, we remain committed to supporting our domestic customers with the same high standards that have built our reputation throughout Cumbria.

If you're looking for a trusted scaffolding partner for your next project, we'd welcome the opportunity to discuss how Furness Scaffolding Ltd can support your business.

📞 Get in touch today to discuss your upcoming works.

https://furnessscaffolding.co.uk/industrial-scaffolding/

Furness Scaffolding Ltd
Scaffolding Made Simple

23/05/2026

Excited to share some recent scaffolding for a repeat client RyanBuild whom we have built a great working relationship with since January on several projects in and around the area.

Two temporary roofs in two weeks, meaning work doesn't stop due to the unfortunate weather.

This keeps the build on track as trades can work safely, protected from the elements and prevents potential damage through water ingress.

📸 See the images below to see the setup in action

We’re proud of the precision and safety standards our team brought to this build within budget and on time.

🌄 Raising Standards In Access Solutions

💬 Got an upcoming project? Let’s talk about how we can support your access needs.

Visit - https://furnessscaffolding.co.uk/residential-scaffolding/

📞 01229 252884 - Office
📞 07359 381741 - Mobile

✉️ [email protected]

23/05/2026

The evolution of scaffolding is happening right here at Furness Scaffolding Ltd.

For too long, scaffolders have been labelled with the old stereotype of being “rough and ready.” To say it politely. The reality today is completely different. Modern scaffolding is a specialist profession that demands precision, planning, technical knowledge, professionalism, and above all else — an uncompromising attitude towards health & safety.

At Furness Scaffolding, we believe we are setting the standard for what scaffolding companies should be. From domestic projects to large commercial and industrial works, our focus remains the same:

✅ Safety first
✅ Professional service
✅ Highly trained workforce
✅ Reliable, organised delivery
✅ Quality scaffolding built to the highest standards.

Health and safety isn’t just paperwork to us — it is the foundation of everything we do. Working at height comes with huge responsibility, and we take that responsibility seriously to protect both our workforce and our customers on every single project.

When you choose a scaffolding provider that isn’t evolving with modern safety standards, compliance, and professionalism, you’re putting your project — and yourself — at risk of serious scrutiny under UK health & safety law.

Our team represents the new generation of scaffolders: skilled working-at-height specialists who combine hard work with professionalism, customer service, and technical competence. Every project we complete reflects the pride, commitment, and standards our workforce brings to the industry every day.

We are proud to be part of the change that scaffolding needs — raising standards, improving perceptions, and proving that scaffolding is a highly skilled trade built on safety, teamwork, and professionalism.

Furness Scaffolding
Scaffolding Made Simple.

📞 01229 252884
📞 07359 381741
🌍 furnessscaffolding.co.uk

08/05/2026

Big things are happening this summer and we’re proud to announce that Furness Scaffolding Ltd will be constructing the main stage for this year’s Coast Roads Festival

From large-scale event structures to complex access solutions, our team delivers safe, reliable, and professional scaffolding services across and beyond — and we’re excited to be part of an event that will be hosting some incredible artists and bringing thousands of people together.

A huge amount of work goes into building safe, secure, and structurally sound staging, and our experienced team will be working hard behind the scenes to make sure everything is ready for an unforgettable weekend.

Whether it’s commercial, industrial, domestic, temporary roofing, events, or bespoke access scaffolding, Furness Scaffolding has the team, experience, and equipment to deliver projects of all sizes.

Keep an eye out for updates as the build progresses — we can’t wait to see the stage lit up and the festival underway.

For all scaffolding enquiries, get in touch with the team today.

https://furnessscaffolding.co.uk/contact-us/

01229 252884

[email protected]

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