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...
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Muir delivers first timber kit for new Leuchars housing development

MUIR Timber Systems has started delivery of the timber kits for 49 new social homes in Leuchars. The delivery marks the continuation of a longstanding...

New BE-ST facilities offer ‘huge opportunities’ for Scotland’s construction sector

BE-ST (Built Environment - Smarter Transformation) has officially relaunched its Innovation Campus by welcoming stakeholders to see the newly equipped Mass Timber Centre of Excellence...
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Local knowledge holds the key to MacLeod Construction longevity

LOCHGILPHEAD-based timber frame pioneer MacLeod Construction is celebrating 50 years in business this year. Founded by twin brothers Murdo and Kenny MacLeod in 1975 as...

New training programme aims to accelerate timber construction in the UK

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has awarded ÂŁ430,000 from its Industry Impact Fund to develop a training programme designed to accelerate timber construction...

MGM Timber to lease refurbished Clydebank base

MGM Timber has secured a new trade and distribution centre in Clydebank. The independent timber merchant has leased 21,000 sq ft across two industrial units...

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...

Full-scale log house set to be built with 100-year-old Douglas Fir logs

LOGS the length of a double decker bus, harvested by Forestry Land Scotland (FLS) and supplied to a specialist log cabin builder, are being...

Timber frame manufacturers honoured for MoD collaboration project

AN MoD project involving Stewart Milne Timber Systems and Taylor Lane Timber Frame has won a top industry accolade at the Structural Timber Awards. The Timber Frame...
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DTS awarded Order of Distinction for health and safety excellence

DONALDSON Timber Systems (DTS) has been awarded the Order of Distinction by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) after earning its...
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Timber frame specialist unveils multi-million-pound investment programme

DEESIDE Timberframe has announced a multi-million-pound investment programme, designed to support the firm's growth and commitment to innovation and sustainability, while aligning with the...

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...

BIM time for Scottish timber trade

By Jason Ruddle, Elecosoft AFTER a turbulent economic period, the construction sector is welcoming the greater energy that is finally emerging. There is significant opportunity...

New chair appointed to AIMCH project

THE Advanced Industrialised Methods for the Construction of Homes (AIMCH) project has named Simon Dudley, interim chair of Homes England, as chair of the...

Highland firm eyes operating Scotland-wide after securing new credentials

GMG Energy has announced that it is set to play a bigger role in Scotland's construction sector following three of its senior employees securing...

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...
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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...
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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
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Dundee housebuilders encourage a more mainstream approach to sustainable building

A Scottish housebuilder has claimed that building more A-rated homes shouldn't cost any more than a less energy efficient C-rated property. Cost is frequently sited...

Timber specialist boosts sales team

JAMES Latham Scotland has bolstered its sales team with the arrival of timber specialist Derek Ayton. Having originally trained and worked as a joiner before...