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The Australian scaffolding industry gathered at Sydney's Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour in November 2025 for Scaff25 — the Scaffolding Association Australia's Annual Conference and Awards Night. With a record 30 project nominations and an international lineup of keynote speakers, the event showcased the growing technical capability, innovation, and professionalism within the sector.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Scaff25 Annual Conference & Awards Night |
| Location | Crowne Plaza, Darling Harbour, Sydney |
| Nominations | 30 project nominations — a new record |
| Keynote Speakers | AT-PAC, SARNZ, NASC UK |
Winner: Ausgroup Industrial Services
Recognised for a craneable scaffold system delivered at the Hail Creek mining site in Queensland. The innovative design allowed rapid deployment and repositioning using crane lifts — a significant advance for remote industrial sites where speed and flexibility are critical.
Winner: Central Scaffolding & Rigging Services
A suspended scaffold installed at a live operational wharf where tidal movement and restricted access prevented any build from below. Using Layher Allround, Flex Beam and tube-and-coupler systems, the team created a balanced platform over open water.
Winner: APS Industrial Services
An access system beneath the 1867 Merri Creek Bridge in Victoria — a heritage bluestone structure where no fixings into the bridge or contact with the waterway were permitted.
The Scaffolding Association Australia recently appointed two new non-executive board members and expanded the role of its executive director. In early 2026, the SAA announced comprehensive Best Practice Guidelines for scaffolding in Australia, alongside a new digital Association Management System.
Australia's scaffolding sector is also benefiting from an influx of experienced workers. Industry data indicates that nearly one in five scaffolders working in Australia originally came from New Zealand, drawn by higher wages and a stronger project pipeline. More than 250 scaffolding jobs remain unfilled across New Zealand, highlighting strong regional demand.
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