The steps towards a more sustainable industry
Gary Danson, operations director at specialist repair firm Plastic Surgeon, discusses sustainability within the construction sector
SUSTAINABILITY within the construction industry is becoming ever more...
Reflective membrane tech boosts Z House initiative
GLIDEVALE Protect has revealed that the firm’s insulating wall membranes are delivering an ‘airtight and energy efficient’ building envelope at a timber frame concept...
Timber technology teaching marks a new era for construction education
A Scottish professor is to lead the introduction and establishment of a new method of academic construction delivery focusing on timber technology.
Professor Robert Hairstans...
5G technology tipped to boost offsite operations
A project led by the University of Glasgow has resulted in students using 5G technology to carry out remote lab work using robotics.
The Scotland...
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...
CCG looks to set the standard on net zero homes
CCG has announced the launch of the CCG Net Zero Home, described as a new housebuilding standard in response to Scotland’s target of becoming...
Offsite methods utilised at Paisley affordable homes project
CCG is currently delivering a 39-home affordable housing development in Paisley town centre using offsite construction and the firm's ‘iQ’ timber frame system.
The project...
Bespoke timber frame system used on Glasgow homes
CCG has announced the firm is making "excellent progress" on new homes it is constructing on behalf of Govanhill Housing Association in the south...
Timber specialist partners with college to deliver training
DONALDSON Timber Systems (DTS) has partnered with West Herts College to offer an apprenticeship programme in support of the next generation of talent in...
Luxury housebuilder has a Good thing going
A Perth-headquartered developer of bespoke luxury homes and renovations has hailed the impact of its decision to open its own timber kit manufacturing site...
SES secures M&E works on landmark university project
SES Engineering Services will design and deliver mechanical and engineering (M&E) services for University of Strathclyde’s new Sports, Health and Wellbeing Centre in Glasgow...
Construction and education need to work together for MMC to thrive
By Ian Atkinson, partner, Womble Bond Dickinson
MOVING to Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) isn’t just about reducing the labour requirements needed to meet UK...
Repairs tipped to support rise in modular construction
Gary Danson, operations director at Plastic Surgeon, discusses the rise of modular construction and advantages of repair rather than replacement
A modular approach to construction...
Alex Goodfellow appointed chair of the Confederation of Timber Industries
ALEX Goodfellow, MD for strategic development at Stewart Milne Group, has been appointed chair of the Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI), which represents the...
AIMCH project scoops top innovation accolade
STEWART Milne Group, in partnership with Barratt Developments and Forster Group, landed the Innovation of the Year (Transition to Net Zero) accolade at the...
Developing new homes for the future
By Ryan Fletcher, managing director at Cullross Ltd and senior director at architect practice, jmarchitects
I have been in and around building sites since I...
Connect Modular marks delivery milestone in North Ayrshire Council project
CONNECT Modular has announced the successful delivery of the first six houses to its new 14-home affordable housing development programme for North Ayrshire Council.
Last...
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...
Portakabin targets growth in Scotland after appointing new divisional MD
PORTAKABIN (Scotland) has announced it is targeting growth across both the public and private sectors after appointing a new divisional MD.
Rory Robertson, who previously...
Modular classrooms to allow for pupil return at Woodmill High School
THREE double modular units are to be installed on the site of Woodmill High School to allow for the initial phase return of pupils...
