Timber’s role in sustainable construction to be showcased during Glasgow COP26 summit
THE role of timber construction is set to be highlighted during the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow at a number of events.
The Wood for...
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre webinars to explore science of healthy buildings
ARCHITECTS, designers, specifiers, and developers are invited to join a series of Transforming Timber webinars supported by Wood for Good and the Construction Scotland...
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...
Moving times
Peter Thompson, general manager UK of sealant tape manufacturer ISO-CHEMIE, looks at differential movement in timber frame structures and technologies for bridging the gap
WITH...
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...
‘Affordable and desirable’ zero carbon home to be showcased in Glasgow
A zero carbon home which demonstrates how 'affordable and desirable' properties can help tackle environmental challenges will open its doors to the public in...
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...
Deeside Timberframe confirms new MD appointment
DEESIDE Timberframe has announced the appointment of David Crawford as its new MD to lead a five-year growth plan.
He succeeds John Wright, who has...
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 technology teaching marks a new era for construction education
A Scottish professor is to lead the introduction and establishment of a new method of academic construction delivery focusing on timber technology.
Professor Robert Hairstans...
Offsite a ‘major’ part of housing solution
THE Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has seen a surge in demand from companies looking to explore offsite construction methods.
Ben Westland, head of strategic...
ITW creates senior role to target timber frame sector
BARRY Meacher has been appointed timber frame development manager at ITW Construction Products Offsite Business Unit.
The newly created role will help the business focus...
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...
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...
DTS awarded Order of Distinction for health and safety excellence
DONALDSON Timber Systems (DTS) has been awarded the Order of Distinction by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) after earning its...
Aberdeenshire timber frame manufacturer hails ‘incredible’ new business wins
ABERDEENSHIRE-based Kirkwood Timber Frame has announced the firm has secured £12 million worth of new business in its first year.
Having launched to the external...
Offsite construction can become the ‘new normal’
By Stewart Dalgarno, AIMCH project director and director of product development at Stewart Milne Group
THE global pandemic will have a wide-reaching impact on...
Timber frame specialist appoints local haulier as sole logistics partner
KIRKWOOD Timber Frame has appointed Aberdeen-based Dyce Carriers as its sole logistics partner.
The move has been described as enabling Kirkwood to deliver its timber...
Scottish Water trials RSE’s award-winning Timber Modular Build kiosks
SCOTTISH Water has partnered with Ross-Shire Engineering (RSE) to trial an award-winning low carbon approach to housing equipment on site.
The pilot has seen traditional...
Travis Perkins celebrates major timber milestone
TRAVIS Perkins is celebrating its 20th consecutive year of certification of the timber chain of custody.
The builders' merchant explained that it prides itself on...
