Fleming Timber Structures announces hat-trick of new business wins
FLEMING Timber Structures has announced three new contract wins for a variety of main contractors across Scotland.
Spanning education, sport and funeral care, the...
Donaldson Timber Systems earns BOPAS plus accreditation
TIMBER frame specialist, Donaldson Timber Systems (DTS), has announced it has become one of the first manufacturers to achieve Buildoffsite Property Assurance Scheme Plus...
Housing minister visits new modular development in Kilmarnock
CONNECT Modular and Cunninghame Housing Association (CHA) hosted Scotland's housing minister Paul McLennan MSP and East Ayrshire Council provost Jim Todd to welcome CHA’s...
Three-year AIMCH project outcomes to be highlighted at construction exhibition
ADVANCED Industrialised Methods for the Construction of Homes (AIMCH), a project aimed at transforming housebuilding, will issue a call to the industry to 'mainstream'...
CCG recruitment drive helps meet offsite housing demand
CCG has announced the appointment of 35 new employees to its offsite manufacturing business, CCG OSM, to meet growing demand for its timber systems.
CCG...
Kilmarnock project earns modular housing specialist double award success
CONNECT Modular is celebrating after winning two accolades at the Chartered Institute of Housing's Scotland Housing Awards 2024, for its recently completed affordable housing...
CCG completes Maryhill planned maintenance works
CCG has announced the completion of its latest planned maintenance contract for Maryhill Housing with the installation of high-performance fire doors.
One of two phases,...
Arclin launches integrated weather barrier system for timber frame homes
US manufacturer Arclin is launching Arctek Dryshell, described as the UK’s first integrated weather barrier system that provides an alternative to traditional housewrap products...
Modular construction proves “perfect match” for education sector needs
MODULAR construction is playing an increasingly important role in Scotland’s education sector.
One company that specialises in modular manufacturing is Wernick Buildings. The firm has...
Offsite construction utilised for new Stevenston homes
NORTH Ayrshire Council's newest housing development - built by modular construction specialist Connect Modular - has been officially opened by provost Anthea Dickson.
The new...
Timber industry hosts Scottish Parliament reception to explain sustainability benefits
THE Scottish Timber Trade Association (STTA) brought the timber and wood products industry together at Holyrood for the first time to host a reception...
CCG to build 321 new homes in West Dunbartonshire
CCG has been appointed by West Dunbartonshire Council to build over 300 new affordable homes in the area.
Work is expected to start in the coming...
Oregon Timber Frame welcomes local MP to see Selkirk site expansion
OREGON Timber Frame recently welcomed John Lamont, MP for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk, to its head office and manufacturing site in Selkirk.
Oregon invited Mr...
Timber frame manufacturer agrees partnership with L&Q
STEWART Milne Timber Systems has agreed a deal to deliver timber frame for more than 1,500 homes for housing association L&Q. The company will...
‘Microhomes’ tipped to help address Scotland’s housing crisis
A Scottish architectural practice is pioneering new ‘microhomes’ to help address the nation’s housing crisis.
Lorne Haycock, founder of Linwood-based LH Architecture, told Project Scotland...
Modular specialist lands third North Ayrshire Council affordable housing project
CONNECT Modular has been appointed by North Ayrshire Council to build 14 new affordable homes across four sites in Beith and Kilbirnie.
The £3 million...
Offsite a ‘major’ part of housing solution
THE Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has seen a surge in demand from companies looking to explore offsite construction methods.
Ben Westland, head of strategic...
Landmark EPD for timber frame wall panel showcases green credentials
DONALDSON Timber Systems (DTS) has announced it has become the first timber frame manufacturer to offer a published, third party accredited environmental product declaration...
Work complete on ‘groundbreaking’ £9.8m affordable modular home development
THE first large-scale affordable modular housing development in Scotland has been completed within budget and one month ahead of schedule.
Delivered by Riverside Scotland and...
Increased timber use can help meet carbon targets
Stewart Dalgarno, director of product development at Stewart Milne Timber Systems, discusses the role of offsite timber building systems in meeting net zero goals...
