Timber in the driving seat to meet roadmap aims
By Alex Goodfellow, CEO, Donaldson Offsite
AT the end of 2023, the UK Government announced its Timber in Construction Roadmap to boost UK construction and...
Timber businesses merge to form “perfect partnership”
GRANGEMOUTH-based timber processing specialist Thornbridge has merged with timber merchant North Yorkshire Timber (NYTimber).
The move has been supported by investment from Cairngorm Capital Partners...
Perthshire timber business secures new funding package
GLENALMOND Timber has received £600,000 in CBILS funding from Royal Bank of Scotland to help safeguard the future of the business following the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Perthshire-based...
Award-winning scheme benefits from membrane
PROTECT Membranes has been involved in the supply of construction membranes to an award-winning timber frame affordable housing scheme in Leicester.
The 68-home Saffron Acres...
Offsite a ‘major’ part of housing solution
THE Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has seen a surge in demand from companies looking to explore offsite construction methods.
Ben Westland, head of strategic...
‘First of its kind’ report calls for further research around timber cascading
Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST), Scottish Forestry and Zero Waste Scotland have published a new report exploring timber cascading in Scotland.
The report -...
Stewart Milne Group to launch nine new developments as it marks 40 years
The Stewart Milne Group will launch nine new developments in the comings months as it marks its 40th anniversary year.
The housebuilder and timber systems manufacturer...
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...
Milestone for new Clydebank affordable housing project
THE JR Group has announced it is marking a major milestone in the development of a new affordable housing development in Clydebank, as the...
Caley Timber and Building Supplies adopts employee ownership model
A Highland timber and building supplies business has secured the future of 24 jobs with a switch to employee ownership.
Caley Timber and Building Supplies...
Going for gold: DC Timber Systems awarded highest rating by STA
DC Timber Systems, a timber frame kit specialist and a division of The JR Group, has been accredited with a gold status accreditation by...
Stewart Milne Group launches major recruitment drive
THE will create more than 250 new posts within its business in the next 12 months to support growth in its homes and 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...
Granton pilot project will test new approach for ‘high-performing’ affordable homes
A new guide of net zero carbon building designs has been tipped to provide a 'significant boost' to Scotland’s affordable housing sector, as part...
A Wee House with very big ambitions
AYRSHIRE-headquartered modular home specialist The Wee House Company is going from strength to strength – and has its sights set on the booming affordable...
Muir Timber Systems delivers kits for 44-home Leslie site
MUIR Timber Systems has delivered timber kits and roof trusses for 44 new affordable homes in Leslie, a village near Glenrothes in Fife.
The properties...
New home for Fife timber specialist
JAMES Donaldson & Sons is moving to a new purpose built head office at the Saltire Centre in Glenrothes.
The timber specialist said the new 5,000...
‘There’s never been a better time to use wood products’
David Sulman of the Scottish Timber Trade Association provides an update on developments in engineered timber products
WHILST wood may be one of the oldest...
Housebuilder adds to senior team to help drive sustainable goals
CALA Group has announced two senior appointments to help drive the housebuilder's sustainability aspirations.
Kathryn Dapré has been given the role of head of sustainability,...
Scotia Homes completes acquisition of Caledonia Homes
SCOTIA Homes has completed the acquisition of timber kit manufacturer Caledonia Homes for an undisclosed sum.
Ellon-based Caledonia has been fully owned by Stuart...
