I was shocked to hear the sad news of Waynes passing. I am always amazed at how much time and effort the NASC Presidents give to the organisation. Our thoughts are with his family in these painful times….

Words fail me.  i am shocked and deeply saddened by your death.  My condolences go out to your family. You will be sadly missed by all in the Scaffolding industry thats for sure!…

Wayne Connolly was larger than life and an exceptional Chair of NASC and CISRS.  His combination of high expectations, indefatigable good humour and camaraderie made him someone who was a pleasure to work with and someone who I am grateful I got to know.  He had the courage to take both organisations in a direction that was needed and leaves an immense legacy across the scaffolding and access sectors. As Chair of the QAC I am determined that we honour this legacy by building a training model for the sector that is inclusive, aspirational and which enables the next generation of scaffolders to get a (quite literal) foot on the ladder.  He will be missed….

My experience of Wayne was of a person full of energy and enthusiasm, he was intelligent, with a quick, able mind, and the drive to work hard for what he believed in. He saw the ways NASC was not living up to its potential, and worked tirelessly to support us in moving forward and developing into the organisation we should be. He has shown us the way, and we will strive to live up to his expectations. The shock pain and grief which must be suffered by Wayne’s family and close friends at this time are things I wish no one ever had to suffer. I send them every best wish as they travel their journey. Wayne was a great person and will live in our memories. …

Sending hearfelt condolences to Waynes family, friends and colleagues from myself and all at High peak Scaffolding. The news of his passing was shocking and deeply saddening. Having had the privilege of serving on the NASC Council with him since 2018 his professionalism, enthusiasm and determination to continually improve the scaffolding industry was always evident. He took this forward into his Presidency – a role in which he achieved so much in such a short time. He will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with you all.     …

We would like to express our deepest sympathy to all of Wayne’s family and close friends. Having only spoken to Wayne on the annual NASC dinners he was a true gentlemen and he was always prepared to take time and chat. His drive and vision for our industry was immense. Wayne will be truly missed by the all that are involved in the industry. Rest in peace Wayne sleep tight… …

  Wayne is the kind of brother that anyone would love to have, his kindness and good heart was a very rare a quality that not a lot of people get it right from the day that you enter this world but Wayne did with a capital D.   Nick,Harriet, Marcus, Hugh, Maya, Ellie and Taine our    Heart felt sadness for you all on the ever so quick and sudden passing of Wayne (Dad).  Big hugs to you all x   Well little brother (dab face) you couldn’t write it could you. You have been taken far too young. Life can be so cruel sometimes. With all your exciting experiences that you have mastered in your life time,  all your plans you had for your future it breaks my heart that you’re not here to for fill your hopes and dreams With your beautiful family. Thanks you for being you Wayne and the brother we have so much love for. We will miss you so much.                                                        Love always Lorraine & Ian…

It is with genuine sadness to hear the passing of Wayne Connolly.  On behalf of all at BM Scaffolding Ltd, we send our condolences, our thoughts are with his family and all who knew him.    Wishing peace and comfort.  …

It is with great sadness that we have learned the passing of Wayne. The team at St Helens Plant Ltd send our condolences to all of his family and friends. He will be sadly missed…

To hear of the passing of Wayne was a shock and extremely saddening. Having seen Wayne only the day before at his new offices, watching him deliver presentations to all his staff with such excitement for what was to come in 2026, was great to see. It is such a shame that Wayne will not get to see his vision through. Wayne was a customer of mine for over 10 years, an industry leader, and someone I looked up to as a business mentor. When I first started out, he gave his time and advice freely, often without realising just how much it helped me as a young business owner. From myself & everyone at BDS our thoughts are with Wayne’s family, friends, and colleagues….

We were saddened to learn of the passing of your Chairman Wayne Connolly. On behalf of everyone at PERI, please accept our sincere condolences. We extend our thoughts to his family, colleagues and all members of the NASC during this difficult time….

Profoundly shocked and saddened to learn of Wayne’s sudden and unexpected passing. Our thoughts, prayers and condolences are with Wayne’s family and friends at this difficult time. Robin James TWf Operations Director…

On Behalf of everyone at JMAC Group , we are deeply saddened  by the passing of Wayne, Wayne was an inspirational business leader and pillar of the Scaffolding industry in the UK, Wayne was widely respected and a driver for positive change in the Scaffolding industry. Waynes legacy will be felt for many years to come through the standards he set , the people he inspired and changes to the NASC and scaffolding industry over his tennure as president.  Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with his family , colleagues and the entire Connelly Scaffolding and NASC community during this difficuilt time. With deepest symathy and support  Luis McCarthy  CEO JMAC Group On behlaf of the entire JMAC Group Team     …

I was saddened and extremely shocked to hear of Wayne’s passing, and my thoughts go out to his family, friends, all of the Connolly Scaffolding team and those who worked alongside him at the NASC. I firstly got to know Wayne through the partnership TRAD and Connolly Scaffolding have built up over the years, and latterly through the NASC and what always struck me was his passion for the industry – for someone who wasn’t scaffolding bred, he lived and breathed it more than most. Wayne was honest, forthright, passionate and considerate, he had his opinions but yet was willing to listen to others, take on board their thoughts and not afraid to change his own, while always putting forward reasoned and well thought out views of his own.  I always enjoyed our conversations on the industry, he not only listened to what I said but he heard what I meant, that is a subtle but significant thing.  He was a true gentleman who will be missed by all those that had the privilage to know him, while his passing is a huge loss to the scaffolding community as a whole.  May you rest in peace Wayne, you will…

I wish to pass on our sincere condolences from all at the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB). Andrew…