One month today: NASC backs International Scaffolding and Access Day on 14 May
One month from today, the scaffolding and access industry will come together to mark International Scaffolding and Access Day. NASC is proud to support this landmark occasion, which takes place on 14 May 2026 and has been established by the International Access and Scaffolding Association (IASA) as an annual global celebration of the profession.
The day has been created to celebrate the essential role of the scaffolding and access industry worldwide, while raising awareness of the challenges and opportunities facing the sector. It provides a unified platform for contractors, employees, manufacturers, educators and industry bodies to stand together in recognition of the professionalism, skill and courage of those who work in scaffolding every day.
For the event, IASA has selected the theme: "Recognising the industry. Supporting its people. Shaping its future." It is a theme that resonates strongly with the work NASC has been doing here in the UK, from tackling the skills gap and championing training standards to raising the profile of scaffolding as a skilled and rewarding career.
The day will be centred around five key global challenges identified by IASA as fundamental to the future success and sustainability of the industry. These are improving the image of scaffolding, developing global talent, driving innovation, strengthening compliance and standardising training. Each of these themes will be familiar to anyone working in or around the scaffolding sector in the UK, and they reflect the priorities that NASC and CISRS have been pursuing on behalf of members and the wider industry.
David Brown, Chairman of IASA and Chairman and President of NASC, said: "This is a truly exciting moment for our global industry.
“Scaffolding and Access professionals across the world have a dedicated day to stand together, celebrate and promote what they do and look ahead to the future they are building. To watch our global Scaffolding and Access community come together will be fantastic for our industry”.
Since its launch in September 2025, IASA has grown to 10 member organisations representing 11 countries, with a combined population of over 2 billion people and a combined GDP of more than $65 trillion. To mark the introduction of the day, IASA has written to presidents and prime ministers across the world, highlighting the vital contribution the scaffolding sector makes to construction, infrastructure, safety and economic development globally.
NASC is encouraging all members, operatives and industry contacts across the UK to mark the day on 14 May by sharing messages, images and stories on social media that demonstrate pride in the industry. Whether you are a contractor, a supplier, a trainee or an experienced scaffolder, International Scaffolding and Access Day is your moment to show the world what this industry is made of.
