West Fraser report highlights group’s sustainability achievements

WEST Fraser has issued its 2021 Sustainability Report, outlining the group's environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance over the past year. The document also reflects...

Homegrown timber project receives funding boost ahead of COP26 initiative

A project exploring the use of Scottish homegrown timber in construction has secured funding to create a demonstrator home for COP26. The Transforming Timber initiative...

Timber to take leading role in net zero schools

UK schools reportedly rack up a total energy bill of around £543 million each year, responsible for almost half of local authorities’ carbon emissions....
Muir Timber Systems Factory, Inverkeithing

Muir to deliver timber kit package for new Angus development

WEST Developments has appointed Muir Timber Systems to provide timber frame solutions for its latest private housing development at Balruddery in Angus. The project will...

Perthshire developer invests in new timber kit manufacturing site

PERTHSHIRE property developer, The Good House Company, has announced the launch of a  new facility and workshop near Dunning to build bespoke timber kits...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Stewart Milne Group’s timber systems division primed for “robust” growth

STEWART Milne Group's timber systems business is on course to achieve turnover of £100 million by 2021, the company has announced. The division has doubled...

Cala acquires Taylor Lane Timber Frame

CALA Group has announced the 100% acquisition of Taylor Lane Timber Frame Ltd in what the firm said will support its growth plans in...
Sitka spruce grown from commercial timber

Cowal grown timber used for Forestry and Land Scotland extension

SITKA spruce grown for commercial timber production on the Cowal peninsula has come full circle, returning as the material for Forestry and Land Scotland’s...

SIPs help build ‘forever home’ in Perthshire

A bespoke eco-friendly house in the hills above Aberfeldy, constructed using Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), is providing stunning views of the Perthshire countryside. David and...

Good sports: Ochil completes key role at Perth school project

OCHIL Timber Products has announced the completion of a high-profile project for the new sports hall and changing areas at Perth High School. The firm...

Stora Enso unveils new resource hub for architects and developers

STORA Enso has launched a new resource hub to support developers create more 'attractive, productive and sustainable' buildings. The new hub includes fully interactive 3D...

Elderly to keep warm this winter in new Milngavie care home

A new care home built by construction firm CCG has opened in East Dunbartonshire. Abbotsford House Luxury Suites in Milngavie has been delivered by CCG...

CCG completes build of East Renfrewshire Council’s largest ever housing development

WORK has been completed on East Renfrewshire Council's largest ever housing development. CCG delivered the 47-home development made up of six one and two-bedroom wheelchair...

Stonehaven timber firm names new operations director

STEWART Ferguson has been named operations director at Deeside Timberframe, part of the Bancon Group. Currently director of the Bancon Group’s specialist works division, he...