More action needed over skill shortages
By Ross Mickel, Managing Director of Mactaggart & Mickel Timber Systems
IT’S no surprise to anyone in the construction industry that our trade is currently...
First timber kits delivered to Dalgety Bay regeneration project
MUIR Timber Systems has announced delivery of the first timber kits to a 37-property development in Dalgety Bay, Fife, marking a milestone for the...
Housebuilder sets the gold standard in customer satisfaction
STEWART Milne Group has been awarded the 2021 Gold Award for customer satisfaction across all its UK regions for the third consecutive year.
The awards,...
Glidevale Protect membranes take key role at InverTay Homes project in Dundee
BUILDING products manufacturer Glidevale Protect is supplying its construction and roofing membranes for a new timber frame housing development being constructed by InverTay Homes...
Timber frame manufacturer secures verified PMV score
DONALDSON Timber Systems (DTS) has announced it has become the first timber frame manufacturer to offer a verified Pre-Manufactured Value (PMV) score of 55%...
We need to make the stars align for building zero carbon homes
As AIMCH, the flagship collaborative R&D project to develop, trial and scale up industrialised housing techniques ends, Stewart Dalgarno, its project director reflects on...
Panel products specialist shows commitment to waste reduction
WOOD-based panel products specialist West Fraser (trading as Norbord), has outlined its dedication to recovering as much value as possible from the resources used.
At...
Technical transparency is vital in timber frame
John Mellor, senior product manager with Glidevale Protect, a producer of external wall breather membranes, explains what structural timber manufacturers need to know following...
‘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 demonstrator unit shows Scots businesses the potential for sustainable offices
A modular demonstrator unit has been unveiled by Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST), with the aim of highlighting to Scottish firms that a...
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...
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...
Timber frame specialist to supply materials for landmark Heartlands regeneration project
MUIR Timber Systems has been awarded a contract to supply materials and prefabricated timber wall partitions to WElink Homes for the Heartlands regeneration project...
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...
Kirkwood Timber Frame appoints two new directors to help drive market growth
ABERDEENSHIRE-based Kirkwood Timber Frame has appointed Barbara Massie as business development director and promoted Steven Robbie to technical director designate.
The firm said the moves...
Female role models are key to shifting attitudes
To mark International Women’s Day on March 8, Paula Thompson, technical commercial manager at Fleming Timber Structures, told Project Scotland about the challenges faced...
Fife timber specialist snaps up Cambridge Roof Truss
FIFE-headquartered Donaldson Timber Engineering (DTE) has announced the acquisition of Cambridge Roof Truss.
The firm said the "strategic acquisition" will supplement DTE's existing product offering across...
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...
Great job all round: SIPs solution helps deliver stunning Angus home
STRUCTURAL Insulated Panels (SIPs) were used to solve a complex design challenge in the creation of an award-winning roundhouse and bothy in Pitairlie, Angus.
Malcolm...
Training commitment is key to CCG’s future
CONSTRUCTION and manufacturing firm CCG is reaping the rewards of taking a proactive approach to training after having the foresight to see how skills...
