Irish housing minister visits Irvine timber facility
THE role of Scottish timber in supporting the circular economy and delivering sustainable homes was recognised by the Irish Government during a visit to...
Housebuilders who embrace ‘fabric first’ will reap the benefits
By Malcolm Thomson, sales director, Scotframe
The rising cost of running a home set against a backdrop of economic uncertainty is an ever-growing issue. In...
Springfield Timber Kit Systems agrees £1m deal with Campion Homes
SPRINGFIELD Timber Kit Systems has agreed a £1 million deal with Campion Homes for the supply of timber frames.
The contract will see the production...
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...
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...
Joinery business hails expansion into eco-friendly cabins
AN East Lothian specialist joinery business has revealed how the firm received a 'lockdown lift' after diversifying into staycation cabins, which have attracted interest...
Saint-Gobain extends charity partnership to help build homes for care leavers
SAINT-Gobain has revealed it is continuing to support the construction of homes for care leavers as well as further construction training for young people...
The rise and rise of CLT buildings
Dr Keerthi Ranasinghe, principal structural engineer at Exova BM TRADA, discusses how CLT can help architects reach new heights
AS technology advances in the construction...
Timber frame vision takes shape for new wellbeing hub at Fettes College
CONSTRUCTION is now well underway on the Allardice Centre, a new wellbeing hub at Fettes College in Edinburgh, with Will Rudd Edinburgh leading the...
Timber frame business appoints new sales chief
ABERDEENSHIRE-based Kirkwood Timber Frame has appointed Eoghainn Mitchell as head of sales for Scotland and England.
Eoghainn, from Dunfermline, brings over a decade of experience...
Norbord Inverness factory investment tops £145m
WOOD panel manufacturer Norbord is to putting a further £35 million into developing its Inverness factory, bringing overall investment in the past two years...
Aberdeenshire housebuilders scoop top award
A collaboration between two Aberdeenshire firms has resulted in a major award win. Scotframe and Cairnrowan Custom Homes' partnership on ‘Glencommon’, near Banchory, was named...
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...
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...
Timber specialist boosts sales team
JAMES Latham Scotland has bolstered its sales team with the arrival of timber specialist Derek Ayton.
Having originally trained and worked as a joiner before...
“Challenging” north east market hits Stewart Milne profits
STEWART Milne Group has announced a drop in turnover and operating profit following "challenging" market conditions in Scotland's north east, with the downturn in the oil...
Fife-based timber specialist announces acquisition
JAMES Donaldson & Sons (JDS) is targeting further growth in the housebuilding sector after completing the acquisition of Rowan Manufacturing Ltd and Smith &...
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...
CSIC and STA join forces to boost timber sector innovation
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) and the Structural Timber Association (STA) have announced they are teaming up to help structural timber firms 'innovate and...
BM TRADA launches new technical timber webinars
BM TRADA has announced a new programme of technical timber webinars to be delivered throughout 2023.
Nine webinars will be split into three series –...
