IMHO, the NASC is and should be the representative body for Scaffolding works.
I believe the NASC, originally started out with the best intentions, inviting the scaffolding companies to form a amalgamation and standardisation of scaffolding structures and practices I.E. TG and SG were evolved to help with the standardisation of the process.
So what went wrong? How is there a certain criteria to be met before you are accepted ? is it Ticking all the boxes in a NASC checklist (Annual turnover, workforce numbers, CISRS training records/ construction skills training grants for CISRS). I dont know the answer, but i have a hunch why
Has the NASC lost sight of there original concept, as in being a true and encompassed voice of the Scaffolding industry?
Once again IMHO, i think the NASC got too big for there own boots, in too short a time, rising up the 'Ivory tower' at a rate unexpected.
We all realise that a business is a business, and funding is the key factor, however, if you are not representing the product or promoting your business, you are going to come unstuck at some time.
Nasc, Join this forum, have a spokesperson on (Just PM SF Admin) Simon Hughes as Ragscaff informed me, was interested, You might originally be in for a bit 'flak' however i think a NASC rep would be a great attribute to this site.
Regards
Paddy