Mix of materials should form offsite sector’s zero carbon tool kit
By Sam Hart, head of modern methods of construction (MMC) at Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST)
IN Scotland’s housebuilding sector timber frame has fast...
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...
Leveraging timber resources tipped to help address Scotland’s rural housing crisis
ECOLOGICAL timber homes specialist MAKAR has announced that two of the firm's 'pioneering and affordable' properties have been commissioned by the Lismore Community Trust.
The...
Fife timber specialist snaps up Cambridge Roof Truss
FIFE-headquartered Donaldson Timber Engineering (DTE) has announced the acquisition of Cambridge Roof Truss.
The firm said the "strategic acquisition" will supplement DTE's existing product offering across...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
New recruit to boost Fleming growth plans
THIRD generation family-owned construction company, Fleming Buildings, has expanded its team with the recruitment of Euan McDermott to oversee its growth strategy.
Euan will focus...
Global manifesto launches urging increased use of timber in construction
A global wood manifesto has launched making the case to decision makers for a 'much greater' use of timber in construction and renovation.
Edinburgh-based trade...
Offsite system benefits showcased in the capital
THE Silverlea development in Edinburgh is a major social housing project for Scotland’s capital. The scheme was designed with sustainable regeneration in mind; delivering...
Timber is set to grow in the non-domestic market
By Paula Thompson, technical commercial manager at Fleming Timber Structures
STATISTICS indicate that Scotland is leading the UK in timber frame construction. With approximately 80%...
Offsite methods utilised at Paisley affordable homes project
CCG is currently delivering a 39-home affordable housing development in Paisley town centre using offsite construction and the firm's ‘iQ’ timber frame system.
The project...
Construction starts on new luxury care home in Stirling
MORRISON Community Care Group is to expand its services with a new facility in Stirling.
Located on Randolph Road, the 50-bed Livilands Luxury Suites...
DTE achieves CCPI mark for trusses and joists
DONALDSON Timber Engineering (DTE) has announced it has become the first bespoke product manufacturer to achieve the Code for Construction Product information (CCPI) mark...
Timber frame manufacturer achieves EPDs for full wall panel range
OFFSITE timber frame manufacturer Donaldson Timber Systems (DTS) has published third party accredited environmental product declarations (EPD) for its full wall panel range.
Last year,...
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...
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...
Time capsule buried near Glasgow’s largest Passivhaus development
CCG has revealed that pupils from Silverdale Nursery in Glasgow’s east end have buried a time capsule in the nursery grounds adjacent to the...
