Conference to explore homegrown timber opportunities
A specialist in timber architecture and construction has claimed a focus on sustainable forestry from the ground up could be key to building back...
First Minister unveils new Norbord plant following £95m investment
FIRST Minister for Scotland Nicola Sturgeon has unveiled a new manufacturing line at Norbord’s Inverness plant, following a £95 million investment.
The wood panel manufacturer...
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...
Reflective membrane tech boosts Z House initiative
GLIDEVALE Protect has revealed that the firm’s insulating wall membranes are delivering an ‘airtight and energy efficient’ building envelope at a timber frame concept...
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...
Donaldson Timber Systems launches industry-first training programme
DONALDSON Timber Systems has launched an 'industry-first' timber frame skills hub to develop a workforce capable of building using offsite timber frame.
With over 50...
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...
Embracing online training during lockdown
Simon Horn, technical development manager at Stewart Milne Timber Systems discusses the benefits of embracing online training in a locked-down world.
As restrictions to safeguard...
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...
MacGregor to take on Stewart Milne chief executive role
STUART MacGregor is to become the new chief executive of Stewart Milne Group when Glenn Allison retires next month after 30 years with the...
Aberdeenshire firms up for awards double
TWO Aberdeenshire firms have received recognition after two of their collaborations were named as finalists at a UK-wide self-build housing awards.
Scotframe and Cairnrowan Custom Homes...
Upgraded Cumbernauld facilities help self-builders bring ideas to life
WITH the self-build housing market continuing to grow, Scotframe announced recently that it has invested in a complete upgrade of its Cumbernauld showroom, providing...
Collective action by housebuilders to target climate change
By Malcolm Thomson, sales director, Scotframe
IT was Barack Obama who pointed out that the challenges of the 21st century could not be met without...
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...
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...
Timber frame specialist appoints new factory operations manager
KIRKWOOD Timber Frame has bolstered its senior team with the appointment of a factory operations manager.
Alan Little, from just outside Kintore, Aberdeenshire, replaces the...
NMITE and BE-ST sign formal agreement to boost sustainability training
NEW Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) has signed a formal agreement with Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) to 'catalyse' a nation-wide...
Offsite manufacturing boosts townhouse development
CCG has completed a "stunning" new residential development for NOAH in Glasgow’s west end.
The project comprises six contemporary townhouses by Hoskins Architect, each of which has...
Forres-based timber systems operation marks 25th anniversary
JAMES Jones & Sons has been celebrating the 25-year anniversary of its Forres-based timber systems division.
The division was launched as the UK’s first I-joist...
Muir to supply timber kits for Kirkintilloch affordable homes development
MUIR Timber Systems has secured a contract with SIM Building Group to support the delivery of 22 new affordable homes in East Dunbartonshire.
The Whitehill...
