Robertson Timber celebrates “record” Q3 contracts haul
ROBERTSON Timber Engineering has secured over £13 million worth of work in Q3 of 2017 following the expansion of the firm’s sales team, the...
Heriot-Watt eco-home project set to go global
STUDENTS who set up their own construction firm to compete in a global housebuilding competition have been tipped to change the industry for the...
Mix of materials should form offsite sector’s zero carbon tool kit
By Sam Hart, head of modern methods of construction (MMC) at Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST)
IN Scotland’s housebuilding sector timber frame has fast...
Troon sawmill in recruitment drive after landing new forestry contract
A Troon-based timber processor is set to create 25 new jobs after securing a contract from Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS).
The move supports the...
Significant milestone reached on build of £10m Inverclyde community hub
OGILVIE Construction has reached a significant milestone on the £10 million build of a new community hub for people with learning disabilities in Inverclyde.
The...
Building with SIPs can beat affordable housing crisis
Sips Eco Panels explains why Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) can allow the UK to build more affordable homes quickly and end fuel poverty
THE UK...
Oregon extends manufacturing capacity
OREGON Timber Frame Ltd says it is on track to double its turnover thanks to an ambitious investment.
The firm has purchased the former Co-op...
Top marks for Ochil Timber
THE challenges facing Perth and Kinross Council (PKC) Architects’ Property Department weren’t hard to find when Kinnoull Primary School needed a new gym...
CCG looks to set the standard on net zero homes
CCG has announced the launch of the CCG Net Zero Home, described as a new housebuilding standard in response to Scotland’s target of becoming...
‘Enhanced’ timber frame solution for new Dundee site
A 23-home residential housing development has been launched in Dundee city centre.
Created by Glasgow-based CCG, the Lochlee Wynd project is located just off Glamis Road, minutes from...
Timber frame helps rise to sustainability challenges
By Richard Allen, sales director at timber panel manufacturer MEDITE SMARTPLY
THE Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 sets the target of reducing CO2 emissions by...
Harnessing the power of natural insulation
Andy Cook, technical specification advisor at Ecological Building Systems, explains why natural insulation is the perfect complement to timber frame construction
TIMBER frame has, for...
Travis Perkins celebrates major timber milestone
TRAVIS Perkins is celebrating its 20th consecutive year of certification of the timber chain of custody.
The builders' merchant explained that it prides itself on...
Timber frame specialist confirms changes to senior management team
DEESIDE Timberframe has announced it is strengthening its senior team with the appointment of a new finance director and a realignment of roles to...
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...
‘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...
Collaboration crucial to increase offsite adoption
"BY embracing new techniques in controlled factory environments offsite, or near-site, we can enhance pre-manufactured value, but by doing so, the conventional procurement and...
Timber frame specialist unveils new Cumbernauld showroom
TIMBER frame specialist Scotframe has invested in a new showroom and sales office in Cumbernauld.
The facility, which has been created in response to growing...
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...
Top tips for looking after wood in your property
By Brian Reid, operations director at Wise Property Care
TIMBER frames have many advantages for buildings. They are cost-efficient, easy to construct, and great at...
