Scaffolding Contract 2018

This Scaffolding Contract is written in a simple easy to understand format, and is designed to take away the headache of deciding  what contract to use for scaffolding works.

Contractors recognise it as a default document when agreeing terms and conditions with scaffolding contractors. The Scaffolding Contract is an alternative to the long and complicated contracts produced by some professional bodies. Contractors commissioning scaffolding works will find the Scaffolding Contract very useful whether being used on small jobs or larger projects.

The Scaffolding Contract is written and endorsed by the Contractors Legal Group (CLG) and the National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) and is considered a fair contract for people on both sides of the supply chain. It can be used for any scaffolding works whether on a small scale house extension or multi million pound multiple level contract.

It is set out as a form of contract for the erection, hire and dismantling of scaffolding. It is appropriate for use by CLG members, and also by members of the National Federation of Builders (NFB) and the Scottish Building Federation (SBF).

The document includes conditions covering items such as the scaffolding contractor and the main contractor?s responsibilities. It deals with the period of hire required for the scaffolding; dates of commencement and dismantling of the scaffold; costs for any extra hire; health and safety considerations; instructions for any changes to the scaffolding structure and the basis for pricing those changes; and payment to the scaffolding contractor and ending the contract. In addition there is an agreement to have any disputes decided by an adjudicator as well as the right to go to court.

It clearly lists each parties rights and responsibilities and is in an easy to follow format.

It also contains a helpful and easy to use schedule or rates of commonly encountered scaffolding items. This means the parties can price at the outset to minimise any concerns in respect of the cost of changes/variations that may be required to the scaffolding while the works proceed.