New study extols virtues of timber MMC methods on carbon impact
NEW research has concluded that the use of sustainably sourced timber panelised MMC methods to build new homes rather than masonry products can reduce...
New recruits join CCG’s offsite manufacturing division
CCG (OSM) has kickstarted its 2022 recruitment drive with the appointment of two new trainees.
Based in Glasgow, OSM is a division of the CCG...
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...
Building new homes while meeting climate targets is possible
By Stewart Dalgarno, project director at the Advanced Industrialised Methods for the Construction of Homes (AIMCH) project
THE end of the UN’s climate change conference...
Nottinghamshire firm to manufacture ‘high quality’ living units for Scottish RAF base
CALEDONIAN has commenced the manufacture of 319 single living accommodation units for the expansion of RAF Lossiemouth.
The Nottinghamshire-based firm is working in partnership with...
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'...
Offsite solution specified for Glasgow BTR bathroom pods
OFFSITE Solutions has landed a £3 million contract to manufacture 588 bathroom pods for its third build-to-rent (BTR) neighbourhood for Moda Living.
Holland Park in...
‘There has never been a more crucial time for utilising timber in construction’
The Donaldson Group announced at the end of 2021 it had entered the timber frame market with the acquisition of Stewart Milne Timber Systems....
Construction membranes deliver hidden protection and thermal efficiency benefits
A combination of wall construction membranes from Glidevale Protect has been installed across two social housing developments, designed and built by modular construction specialists Connect Modular, part of The Wee House Group.
Milestone for South Ayrshire modular housing development
RIVERSIDE Scotland has handed over the second phase of its modular housing development at Dundonald with a further nine of the 63 homes allocated...
15 tips for specifying bathroom pods
James Stephens, managing director of bathroom manufacturer Offsite Solutions, shares 15 practical tips for specifying factory-built bathrooms.
1. Visit the factory
Review quality control procedures, financial...
Approval for ‘groundbreaking’ north west Edinburgh housing build
PLANS for a 'groundbreaking' net zero housing development in north west Edinburgh have been granted approval by the capital's council.
The 75 net zero carbon...
Research facility bound for Antarctica undergoes trial assembly in Scotland
A complete trial assembly of a specialist air communications tower for a British Antarctic research station has been undertaken in Kintore.
It comes ahead of...
Conference to explore homegrown timber opportunities
A specialist in timber architecture and construction has claimed a focus on sustainable forestry from the ground up could be key to building back...
Offsite specialist strengthens Scottish team with senior appointments
OFFSITE construction specialist Premier Modular has strengthened its presence in Scotland with two new appointments.
Renfrew-based Paul Kyle has more than 30 years’ experience in the...
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...
Stewart Milne Group puts timber systems business up for sale
STEWART Milne Group has announced it is selling its timber systems business to focus on investing in the growth of Stewart Milne Homes across...
Funding boost for £7.4m rebuild of Shetland bird observatory
A £7.4 million project to rebuild a 'world-renowned' Shetland bird observatory has received a major funding boost.
The project comes after a fire completely destroyed...
‘Sandpit challenge’ calls for suppliers to showcase new solutions to tackle housing challenges
A 'transformational' housebuilding project is calling for new solutions to address some of the current challenges facing the sector.
Advanced Industrialised Methods for the 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...
