Alex Goodfellow

Timber in the driving seat to meet roadmap aims

By Alex Goodfellow, CEO, Donaldson Offsite AT the end of 2023, the UK Government announced its Timber in Construction Roadmap to boost UK construction and...

Heriot-Watt eco-home project set to go global

STUDENTS who set up their own construction firm to compete in a global housebuilding competition have been tipped to change the industry for the...

New Glasgow exhibition celebrates offsite timber construction

A new exhibition in Glasgow is showcasing sustainable offsite-manufactured buildings made from wood. Supported by Scottish Forestry, engineering and built environment students from Edinburgh Napier...

‘Knowledge library’ tipped to boost timber design and construction

TIMBER Development UK (TDUK) has entered a new partnership with Edinburgh Napier University and the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) with...

Students tasked with using timber to design sustainable community centre

BUILT environment students and recent graduates have been challenged to design a community centre that is 'truly sustainable'. Trade membership body Timber Development UK is...

Collective action by housebuilders to target climate change

By Malcolm Thomson, sales director, Scotframe IT was Barack Obama who pointed out that the challenges of the 21st century could not be met without...

Scotframe build system secures NHBC Accepts assurance mark

SCOTFRAME has revealed it has become one of the first timber frame specialists in the UK to secure the NHBC Accepts mark for its Valutherm...

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...

New study extols virtues of timber MMC methods on carbon impact

NEW research has concluded that the use of sustainably sourced timber panelised MMC methods to build new homes rather than masonry products can reduce...

CCG research aims to reduce heat loss in homes

CCG has announced it has taken steps to improve the energy performance of homes with research and development into heat loss. The contractor has teamed...
Carmichael Homes and Muir Timber Systems

Timber kit supply underway at former Rosslynlee Hospital site

MUIR Timber Systems has started delivery of timber kits for the construction of 24 new homes at the former Rosslynlee Hospital site near Penicuik...

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...
Ecosystems Technologies factory

Inverness investment group acquires majority stake in modular construction firm

INVERNESS-based investment group, Envoy, has announced a majority investment in Ecosystems Technologies, an award-winning business which designs and manufactures timber-based modular buildings. The deal marks...

Swedish Timber properties in Caol to be retrofitted

SWEDISH Timber properties in Caol are to be retrofitted as part of a new Highland Council project. The local authority is working alongside Union Technical...
Imeraval in Islay

Local knowledge holds the key to MacLeod Construction longevity

LOCHGILPHEAD-based timber frame pioneer MacLeod Construction is celebrating 50 years in business this year. Founded by twin brothers Murdo and Kenny MacLeod in 1975 as...

“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...
Taylor Wimpey awards ceremony

Donaldson Timber Engineering scoops top supplier accolade

DONALDSON Timber Engineering has been awarded the Supplier of the Year accolade by housebuilder, Taylor Wimpey. From a supply chain of more than 100 firms,...

Bespoke timber frame system used on Glasgow homes

CCG has announced the firm is making "excellent progress" on new homes it is constructing on behalf of Govanhill Housing Association in the south...

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...

Scotframe creates new role to support growth in English market

Scotframe has appointed Andy Lewis to the newly created role of business development manager for central England