CSIC produces “first ever” hardwood cross-laminated timber in UK
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has the produced a hardwood cross-laminated timber, which will be used to construct the London Design Festival pavilion.
The timber,...
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...
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...
It’s time to challenge housing assumptions
Dr Anthony Greer, co-founder and director of corporate strategy at TALO, an offsite timber frame housing specialist, answers Project Scotland's questions about the firm’s...
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...
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...
Muir awarded timber supply and erect package for Port Edgar site
MUIR Timber Systems has secured a contract to deliver a timber kit supply and erect package for LAR Housing Trust’s latest affordable housing project...
New training programme aims to extend use of timber across construction sector
A new training programme designed to accelerate the use of timber in construction across the UK has officially launched, backed by the Construction Industry...
Double promotion strengthens housebuilder’s central Scotland sales team
STEWART Mine Homes has bolstered its sales team in central Scotland with the promotion of Tony Williamson to the role of sales and marketing...
Timber Skills Action Plan tipped to boost net zero aspirations
TIMBER Development has unveiled a new Timber Skills Action plan in partnership with the HCI Skills Gateway, aimed at equipping the UK construction industry...
Highland Heritage Woodwork’s expansion set to boost sustainable supply chains
HIGHLAND Heritage Woodworks is set for further growth after opening its new £250,000 sawmill at Aberdeenshire's Dunecht Estate, supported by a £100,000 grant from...
New workshops explore offsite affordable home benefits
THE first of a series of workshops aimed at to exploring ways to increase offsite construction of affordable homes in Scotland was launched recently.
The...
Offsite timber frame manufacturer appoints head of technical
DONALDSON Timber Systems has announced the appointment of Grant Sanderson as head of technical.
He joined as a structural engineer in 2015, before being promoted...
Political visits provide showcase for timber frame construction
CHRIS Kane MP has become the latest politician to visit Deeside Timberframe’s Throsk manufacturing facility, touring the expanded site just weeks after MSP Alex...
Worth the Wates: 24-site challenge is no problem for Oregon Timber
OREGON Timber Frame Ltd has completed a £5m PFI project for contractor Wates Living Space, based across several sites in Kirklees District, West Yorkshire....
Scots timber firms backed to develop new innovations
SEVEN Scottish companies will share £100,000 of support to help develop wood-based products and systems for the construction industry.
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) and...
Berwickshire offsite housebuilder opens new factory
BERWICKSHIRE-based Fleming Homes has opened a new factory to expand its bespoke pre-fabricated timber frame home offering.
The investment in the Platform 1 factory comes...
Keeping the rain out – best site practice for timber frame buildings
Robin Lancashire, senior timber frame consultant at Exova BM TRADA offers guidance on best practice for party wall thermal bypass when building with timber...
Timber frame kit supplier retains gold status accreditation
DC Timber Systems has retained its gold status accreditation – the highest rating which can be achieved - by the Structural Timber Association (STA),...
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...
