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New BE-ST facilities offer ‘huge opportunities’ for Scotland’s construction sector

BE-ST (Built Environment - Smarter Transformation) has officially relaunched its Innovation Campus by welcoming stakeholders to see the newly equipped Mass Timber Centre of Excellence...
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Fleming secures tranche of contracts across central Scotland

GLASGOW-headquartered Fleming has announced a tranche of new construction contract wins across central Scotland. The contracts span a range of sectors - including healthcare, early...
Muir Timber Systems Factory, Inverkeithing

Muir awarded timber supply and erect package for Port Edgar site

MUIR Timber Systems has secured a contract to deliver a timber kit supply and erect package for LAR Housing Trust’s latest affordable housing project...
Bancon Group chief financial officer, Andrew Tweedie (left) and chairman, Bob McAlpine

Bancon Group increases turnover and doubles pre-tax profits

ABERDEENSHIRE-based housebuilding and construction firm Bancon Group has reported a 13% rise in turnover and a doubling of its pre-tax profits. The company's latest set...
Muir Timber Systems Factory, Inverkeithing

Muir to deliver timber kit package for new Angus development

WEST Developments has appointed Muir Timber Systems to provide timber frame solutions for its latest private housing development at Balruddery in Angus. The project will...
MP Chris Kane meeting Deeside employees

Political visits provide showcase for timber frame construction

CHRIS Kane MP has become the latest politician to visit Deeside Timberframe’s Throsk manufacturing facility, touring the expanded site just weeks after MSP Alex...
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First timber kits delivered by Muir Timber Systems at Falkirk housing development

MUIR Timber Systems has successfully delivered the first timber kits to Carmichael Homes’ new housing development in Reddingmuirhead, Falkirk. The delivery marks the beginning of...
L-R: Antony Bayles and Morgan Howe

Timber frame specialist targets expansion with new recruits

INVERURIE-headquartered Kirkwood Timber Frame has recruited two new employees, as the business looks to extend its geographic reach. County Durham duo Antony Bayles and Morgan...
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DTS awarded Order of Distinction for health and safety excellence

DONALDSON Timber Systems (DTS) has been awarded the Order of Distinction by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) after earning its...
Councillor Francesca Brennan speaks to the project team

Significant milestone reached on build of £10m Inverclyde community hub

OGILVIE Construction has reached a significant milestone on the £10 million build of a new community hub for people with learning disabilities in Inverclyde. The...
Net zero homes

Leveraging timber resources tipped to help address Scotland’s rural housing crisis

ECOLOGICAL timber homes specialist MAKAR has announced that two of the firm's 'pioneering and affordable' properties have been commissioned by the Lismore Community Trust. The...
Taylor Wimpey awards ceremony

Donaldson Timber Engineering scoops top supplier accolade

DONALDSON Timber Engineering has been awarded the Supplier of the Year accolade by housebuilder, Taylor Wimpey. From a supply chain of more than 100 firms,...
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Timber frame specialist unveils multi-million-pound investment programme

DEESIDE Timberframe has announced a multi-million-pound investment programme, designed to support the firm's growth and commitment to innovation and sustainability, while aligning with the...
Muir Timber Systems factory

First timber kits delivered to Dalgety Bay regeneration project

MUIR Timber Systems has announced delivery of the first timber kits to a 37-property development in Dalgety Bay, Fife, marking a milestone for the...
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CLT brings sustainability benefits to new Aberdeen school

ROBERTSON Construction Eastern has completed work on the £29 million New Riverbank School, built using a cross laminated timber (CLT) frame, in Aberdeen. The 6,784m²...
Timber kits on a trailer

Muir to supply timber kits for Kirkintilloch affordable homes development

MUIR Timber Systems has secured a contract with SIM Building Group to support the delivery of 22 new affordable homes in East Dunbartonshire. The Whitehill...
Muir Timber Systems Factory, Inverkeithing

Muir supplies timber kits for 49-home Leuchars site

MUIR Timber Systems has supplied timber kits for 49 new social homes in Leuchars, Fife. The project marked the continuation of a long-standing relationship with...
Imeraval in Islay

Local knowledge holds the key to MacLeod Construction longevity

LOCHGILPHEAD-based timber frame pioneer MacLeod Construction is celebrating 50 years in business this year. Founded by twin brothers Murdo and Kenny MacLeod in 1975 as...
Sigma II panels

Timber frame manufacturer achieves EPDs for full wall panel range

OFFSITE timber frame manufacturer Donaldson Timber Systems (DTS) has published third party accredited environmental product declarations (EPD) for its full wall panel range. Last year,...
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Raising the rafters: timber systems driving the next generation of housing delivery

By Gary Gray, general manager, Muir Timber Systems AS the housing sector contends with increasing delivery pressures, evolving regulatory demands, and an urgent need to...