New Book explores wood benefits
A new book celebrating the ways timber technologies have been used in residential design and construction over the last decade has been published.
Modern Timber...
Timber frame manufacturer makes PV cell investment to aid green goals
OFFSITE timber frame manufacturer Donaldson Timber Systems (DTS) has installed photovoltaic cells at its Oxfordshire factory as part of the firm's ESG commitments to...
Improved differential movement sealed with ISO BLOCO T-Max
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IMPROVED compensation of differential movement in timber frame structures is provided by ISO-BLOCO T-Max from construction foam tape specialists, ISO Chemie.
Designed for multi-storey timber...
Inverness investment group acquires majority stake in modular construction firm
INVERNESS-based investment group, Envoy, has announced a majority investment in Ecosystems Technologies, an award-winning business which designs and manufactures timber-based modular buildings.
The deal marks...
New Edinburgh development suits the “modern student”
A 234-bedroom student accommodation complex has been completed in the centre of Edinburgh.
Built by CCG, the development is on Orwell Terrace in the Dalry district and...
Timber frame: the material of choice for rising variety of projects
LENZIE-based Fleming Timber Structures is flying the flag for timber frame by demonstrating how the material can be used successfully in the construction of...
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...
‘Interesting times’ for timber trade
THE latest meeting of the members of the Scottish Timber Trade Association (STTA) took place in Stirling recently, where conditions across the main market...
Double promotion strengthens housebuilder’s central Scotland sales team
STEWART Mine Homes has bolstered its sales team in central Scotland with the promotion of Tony Williamson to the role of sales and marketing...
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...
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...
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...
Scotframe aims to treble English turnover
SCOTFRAME has launched its new English-based showroom as the Inverurie-headquartered offsite timber specialist aims to treble its turnover south of the border.
The firm, which...
Steady growth leaves family business in great health
“THIS is not just a job. There is a bit of us that goes into each project.”
Those are the words of Ronnie Burrows, director...
Stewart Milne lands role on ambitious troops relocation project
STEWART Milne Timber Systems has announced its involvement in a "stretching" housebuilding project to relocate some 4,000 service personnel and their families from Germany...
Church project helps reduce carbon footprint
LENZIE-based timber frame specialist Fleming Buildings has delivered a striking extension to Milton of Campsie Parish Church in East Dunbartonshire.
Built on the site of,...
Timber specialists merge to provide platform for “further growth”
THE National Timber Group has merged with Arnold Laver & Co, which they say will create the largest independent timber distribution business in the...
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...
SpaceRafters deliver savings and space at new student housing
OCHIL Timber Products recently completed delivery of high-performance SpaceRafters and SpaceJoists to the value of £35,500 for the roof of a six-storey, steel-framed student...
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...
