Britain’s scaffolding should be a source of national pride - instead we’re struggling to recruit workers | Adrian Chiles

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What happened

My dad and grandad were scaffolders.

I even did it myself for a short time.

It’s brutally hard work – but it’s something the tech bros will never take away There’s a shortage of scaffolders.

Key facts

  • Reported by The Guardian and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:34 UTC.

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