Pilot project promotes greater use of home-grown timber in Scottish construction industry
A pilot project involving Scottish timber has been tipped to play a key role in reducing the construction industry's carbon footprint.
A consortium comprising of...
Donaldson Timber Systems confirms partnership with HebHomes
DONALDSON Timber Systems has partnered with architect-designed home supplier HebHomes to provide the timber frame structure for their homes throughout the UK, Ireland and...
How timber systems can help fix Scotland’s housing crisis
By Gary Gray, general manager of Muir Timber Systems, part of the Muir Group
THE housing crisis in Scotland is becoming ever more acute. More...
Timber is set to grow in the non-domestic market
By Paula Thompson, technical commercial manager at Fleming Timber Structures
STATISTICS indicate that Scotland is leading the UK in timber frame construction. With approximately 80%...
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...
Fleming Buildings fills new contracts manager role
LENZIE-based Fleming Buildings has appointed Chris Wilson to the newly-created role of contracts manager.
The move marks a further expansion of the firm’s senior team...
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...
Housebuilder earns top customer satisfaction accolade
STEWART Milne Group has been awarded the 2020 Gold Award for customer satisfaction across all its UK divisions.
An independent customer survey found 92% of...
Increased timber use can help meet carbon targets
Stewart Dalgarno, director of product development at Stewart Milne Timber Systems, discusses the role of offsite timber building systems in meeting net zero goals...
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...
New images help bring Innovation Hub at MSIP in Dundee to life
NEW photos have been released of the Innovation Hub at the Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP), which opened last month.
MSIP is a joint venture...
Saint-Gobain completes Scotframe acquisition
Saint-Gobain has completed the acquisition of timber frame specialist Scotframe Limited.
The firm said the move accelerates its involvement in the offsite manufacturing and closed panel...
Donaldson Timber Systems secures place on CHIC’s newbuild development framework
DONALDSON Timber Systems (DTS) has been appointed to the Communities and Housing Investment Consortium's (CHIC) newbuild development framework.
As part of CHIC’s new eight-year framework,...
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...
New study highlights safety benefits of panelised MMC for new homes
A new report has revealed how health and safety hazard exposure on construction sites could be reduced by 20% when using crane-erected panelised modern...
Thinking smart over fire safety
By Rebecca Goldsmith, product marketing executive at MEDITE SMARTPLY
WOOD panel products incorporating flame retardant treatment will slow down the development of a fire, allowing...
Construction starts on new luxury care home in Stirling
MORRISON Community Care Group is to expand its services with a new facility in Stirling.
Located on Randolph Road, the 50-bed Livilands Luxury Suites...
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...
CCG to build 321 new homes in West Dunbartonshire
CCG has been appointed by West Dunbartonshire Council to build over 300 new affordable homes in the area.
Work is expected to start in the coming...
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...
