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Simplify your scaffolding sub-contracts and establish fair, transparent project terms with the official Scaffolding Contract 2018. Written and endorsed by the Contractors Legal Group (CLG) and the National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC), as well as recommended by the NFB and Scottish Building Federation (SBF), this industry-standard document represents a balanced agreement for both main contractors and scaffolding specialists. Suitable for everything from small-scale domestic alterations to multi-million-pound commercial projects, the Scaffolding Contract 2018 sets out clear conditions for erection, hire, maintenance, and dismantling. Featuring updated NASC CG11:17 Schedule of Rates tables and TG20 compliance references, it provides a straightforward, easy-to-use alternative to complex bespoke contracts.
Overview of the Scaffolding Contract 2018
The Scaffolding Contract 2018 is an industry-recognised standard form of agreement developed to take the complexity out of sub-contracting scaffolding works. Jointly produced by the Contractors Legal Group (CLG) and the National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC), this document is widely endorsed by major building federations—including the NFB and SBF—as a fair, balanced contract for both sides of the supply chain. Below is an overview of key elements covered within this contract:
Key Contractual Features & Provisions
- Erection, Hire & Dismantling Terms: Clear definitions outlining agreed commencement dates, planned dismantling timelines, specific hire periods, and transparent pricing structures for extended hire costs.
- Schedule of Rates (NASC CG11:17 Aligned): Includes pre-formatted Schedule of Rates tables based on NASC guidance note CG11:17, allowing parties to agree on pricing for common scaffolding modifications upfront to eliminate variation disputes.
- Technical & Safety Alignment: Updated references to TG20 Good Practice Guidance for Tube and Fitting Scaffolding, along with comprehensive statutory health and safety obligations for both parties.
- Defined Roles & Responsibilities: Unambiguous breakdown of main contractor and scaffolding sub-contractor duties, site preparation requirements, access rights, and structural alteration protocols.
- Dispute Resolution & Payment Rights: Transparent payment mechanisms alongside standard provisions for statutory adjudication and legal recourse to resolve commercial disputes efficiently.
Streamline Your Scaffolding Agreements
Replaced by many contractors as their default document for sub-contracting access works, the Scaffolding Contract 2018 delivers legal clarity without burdensome paperwork. Sourcing your official contract copies through CIP Books ensures your commercial agreements protect project timelines, control variation costs, and keep site operations compliant.