New timber division is natural step for JR Group
AS far as timing goes, launching a new division just as the world was about to be gripped by a pandemic that would cause...
Profit and turnover up at James Donaldson & Sons
Fife-based timber specialist, James Donaldson & Sons Ltd has announced strong end of year results. Turnover for the year to March 2015 increased by...
Build of Ardrossan Campus to Passivhaus standard proves too costly
RISING costs and supply challenges have meant the new Ardrossan Campus will no longer be built to Passivhaus standard, North Ayrshire Council has said.
However,...
Timber’s role in sustainable construction to be showcased during Glasgow COP26 summit
THE role of timber construction is set to be highlighted during the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow at a number of events.
The Wood for...
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...
Donaldson Group appoints chief risk officer
TIMBER specialist Donaldson Group has confirmed the appointment of Mark Murphy to the newly created role of chief risk officer.
The move will see him...
ITW invests in new press to meet demand
ITW Construction Products has announced it has doubled the capacity of it’s SpaceJoist metal open web following the commissioning of a new 300-tonnes production...
Derelict Edinburgh public toilets transformed into ‘stunning’ timber frame apartments
THE site of former public toilets in the Morningside area of Edinburgh has been transformed into a new five-storey residential building.
The development, by Rennick...
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...
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...
Good sports: Ochil completes key role at Perth school project
OCHIL Timber Products has announced the completion of a high-profile project for the new sports hall and changing areas at Perth High School.
The firm...
Irish housing minister visits Irvine timber facility
THE role of Scottish timber in supporting the circular economy and delivering sustainable homes was recognised by the Irish Government during a visit to...
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...
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...
Glasgow regeneration development a “resounding success”
CCG has announced its completion of Phases 4 and 5 of the award-winning Anderston Regeneration Masterplan in Glasgow.
The housing project, delivered on behalf of...
Housebuilders who embrace ‘fabric first’ will reap the benefits
By Malcolm Thomson, sales director, Scotframe
The rising cost of running a home set against a backdrop of economic uncertainty is an ever-growing issue. In...
Timber frame specialist appoints new factory operations manager
KIRKWOOD Timber Frame has bolstered its senior team with the appointment of a factory operations manager.
Alan Little, from just outside Kintore, Aberdeenshire, replaces the...
Six reasons why timber frame is surging in the UK
In the mid-1980s, negative press about quality control for timber frame housing caused a healthy market to slump from around 40% to less than...
‘Innovative’ CLT utilised on new affordable housing development in Glasgow
CCG is using Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) to improve efficiency and sustainability at a new affordable housing development in Glasgow's east end.
The manufacturer is...
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...
