Developer unveils model home designed to trial new construction tech
PERSIMMON Homes has launched a new facility to enable its teams to trial new construction technologies and train staff.
The developer unveiled the three-storey model...
Edinburgh Napier University academic to head Centre for Advance Timber Technology
PROFESSOR Robert Hairstans has been appointing as founding director of the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering's (NMITE) Centre for Advance Timber Technology.
Professor...
New centre is perfect medicine for Gullane
GRAHAM Construction has completed work on the new £2.9million Day Centre and Medical Practice at Hamilton Road, Gullane.
The purpose built facility includes a...
Silver status for Ayrshire timber frame kit specialist
DC Timber Systems has achieved silver status accreditation by the Structural Timber Association (STA), through its STA Assure scheme.
The move marks the first award...
What are the likely post-Brexit outcomes for those working with timber?
By Nigel Buckley Ryan, UK sales director, merchants, Södra
WHILE no one can really say with any great certainty what a deal - or lack of...
Scotframe eyes growth south of the border
INVERURIE-headquartered Scotframe is about to launch a new showroom in Swindon as the offsite timber frame specialist seeks to make further inroads into English...
Oregon extends manufacturing capacity
OREGON Timber Frame Ltd says it is on track to double its turnover thanks to an ambitious investment.
The firm has purchased the former Co-op...
BM TRADA unveils new guide to timber in high-spec buildings
BM TRADA has published its new best practice guide to ‘Timber in high-specification buildings’.
The guide is designed to help a wide range of end...
Timber frame specialist confirms changes to senior management team
DEESIDE Timberframe has announced it is strengthening its senior team with the appointment of a new finance director and a realignment of roles to...
Offsite manufacturing boosts townhouse development
CCG has completed a "stunning" new residential development for NOAH in Glasgow’s west end.
The project comprises six contemporary townhouses by Hoskins Architect, each of which has...
Healthy start to work at new Bishopton & Dargavel Satellite Facility
LENZIE-based Fleming has officially broken ground on the company's latest multi-million pound project, the Bishopton & Dargavel Satellite Facility.
The project marks a significant step...
Investment gives Mactaggart & Mickel Timber Systems room to grow
MACTAGGART & Mickel Timber Systems has invested around £200,000 into their Bellshill facility in a move which doubles their timber frame manufacturing capacity and...
Reflective membrane solution delivers thermal efficiency for large social housing development
A combination of a low emissivity, insulating breather membrane and internal air and vapour control layer from Protect Membranes has been installed as part of an award-winning social housing development in Greater Manchester
Scots timber division earns international quality accreditations
Mactaggart & Mickel Timber Systems has secured its first global and European quality accreditations.
The group's timber division has been awarded the ISO 9001 certification – an internationally...
Milestone achieved as timber frames erected at Kirkcaldy housing project
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THE JR Group has marked a milestone in the development of a new affordable housing development in the Glen Albyn area of Kirkcaldy as...
Springfield Partnerships agrees £8.2m contract with Grampian Housing Association
SPRINGFIELD Partnerships, the affordable housing arm of the Springfield Group, has agreed a contract worth £8.2 million with Grampian Housing Association for the delivery...
It’s time to challenge housing assumptions
Dr Anthony Greer, co-founder and director of corporate strategy at TALO, an offsite timber frame housing specialist, answers Project Scotland's questions about the firm’s...
MGM Timber to fill gaps with expansion
ONE of Scotland’s largest timber merchants, Perthshire-based MGM Timber is looking to expand its operations across the country.
The firm, which currently employs 160 staff...
Project to double capacity of key Stirling learning hub progresses
WORK to double the capacity of a learning facility for Stirling's young people with additional support needs has reached a key milestone.
Bluebell House, situated...
Timber specialist welcomes local MSP to Grangemouth HQ
NATIONAL Timber Group Scotland recently welcomed Michelle Thomson MSP to the firm's Grangemouth head office.
The Thornbridge Timber site is the central processing and distribution hub...
