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...
Timber frame manufacturer agrees partnership with L&Q
STEWART Milne Timber Systems has agreed a deal to deliver timber frame for more than 1,500 homes for housing association L&Q. The company will...
Timber frame manufacturer donates to Borders youth charity
OREGON Timber Frame has donated £1,500 to local charity YouthBorders to support its work with young people in the area.
Headquartered in Selkirk and operating as part of...
Donaldson Timber Systems earns BOPAS plus accreditation
TIMBER frame specialist, Donaldson Timber Systems (DTS), has announced it has become one of the first manufacturers to achieve Buildoffsite Property Assurance Scheme Plus...
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...
Six reasons why timber frame is surging in the UK
In the mid-1980s, negative press about quality control for timber frame housing caused a healthy market to slump from around 40% to less than...
Timber frame specialist appoints new manufacturing director
OFFSITE timber frame manufacturer Donaldson Timber Systems (DTS) has appointed Frank O’Reilly as manufacturing director of its UK-wide operations.
Frank began his career 23 years...
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...
Historic Glasgow Green building restored in £3m project
WORK is complete on the £3 million project to restore the listed West Boathouse at Glasgow Green.
Built in 1905 for Clyde Amateur Rowing Club...
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...
Slab insulation range the ‘perfect choice’ for timber frame housing
INSULATION specialist Rockwool has launched a new timber frame slab insulation range to capitalise on the growing new-build timber frame housing market.
The new stone...
A wooden future — how timber can aid the learning experience
THE use of timber in the build of schools could bring mental health benefits for pupils as well as environmental gains, an expert has...
SpaceRafters deliver savings and space at new student housing
OCHIL Timber Products recently completed delivery of high-performance SpaceRafters and SpaceJoists to the value of £35,500 for the roof of a six-storey, steel-framed student...
Muir Timber Systems completes delivery of kits for 24 homes in Plean
MUIR Timber Systems has completed the delivery of timber kits for 24 affordable homes in Plean on behalf of Stirling Council.
The firm is also...
Offsite timber frame system chosen for Perth housing project
CCG has announced work has started on a new housing development in Perth comprising 24 two-bedroom flats.
Located on Crieff Road, the project is being delivered...
Norbord appoints new general manager at Inverness mill
Stuart Hendry has been appointed general manager at Norbord Inverness.
Sanctuary Scotland marks affordable home milestone in South Queensferry
100 new affordable homes have been completed at The Crossings in South Queensferry, marking a milestone for Sanctuary Scotland as it delivers its first...
Blantyre affordable homes development opens its doors to youngsters
A Lovell housing development in Blantyre welcomed MSP Clare Haughey and a group of local youngsters as part of Open Doors Week. Delivered by Build UK...
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...
CCG hails “incredible” year as group posts record turnover
CCG has reported a record turnover of £134 million - an increase of 18% on 2016's figures.
The Glasgow-based construction and manufacturing business revealed pre-tax...
