Donaldson Timber Systems launches new affordable housing range
DONALDSON Timber Systems has introduced a range of new house types to meet the increasing demand for 'cost-effective, sustainable, and modern methods of construction-compliant'...
Increased timber use can help meet carbon targets
Stewart Dalgarno, director of product development at Stewart Milne Timber Systems, discusses the role of offsite timber building systems in meeting net zero goals...
Offsite can deliver the keys to affordable housing projects
Alex Goodfellow, group managing director of Stewart Milne Timber Systems, uses over 30 years’ experience in housebuilding to highlight how offsite construction and timber...
CCG recruitment drive helps meet offsite housing demand
CCG has announced the appointment of 35 new employees to its offsite manufacturing business, CCG OSM, to meet growing demand for its timber systems.
CCG...
‘Living lab’ paves the way for sustainability engineers of the future
KNAUF Insulation has revealed how its products were used in the bespoke, timber frame wall panels for the New Model Institute for Technology and...
Highland firm eyes operating Scotland-wide after securing new credentials
GMG Energy has announced that it is set to play a bigger role in Scotland's construction sector following three of its senior employees securing...
Muir to deliver timber kit package for new Angus development
WEST Developments has appointed Muir Timber Systems to provide timber frame solutions for its latest private housing development at Balruddery in Angus.
The project will...
Springfield unveils plans to bring Durieshill vision to life
SPRINGFIELD Properties has announced it has submitted a planning application for a 'sustainable and innovative' information centre and new show homes at Durieshill, Stirling.
The...
Edinburgh Napier University academic to head Centre for Advance Timber Technology
PROFESSOR Robert Hairstans has been appointing as founding director of the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering's (NMITE) Centre for Advance Timber Technology.
Professor...
Product takes safety to the MAX
MEDITE SMARTPLY has launched SMARTPLY MAX FR B, described by the firm as the first Euroclass B board—the maximum Euroclass rating for a timber...
Housebuilder earns top customer satisfaction accolade
STEWART Milne Group has been awarded the 2020 Gold Award for customer satisfaction across all its UK divisions.
An independent customer survey found 92% of...
Ochil fabricates specialist trusses for top university
OCHIL Timber has been supplying impressive roof trusses for the latest phase of student residences at St Andrew’s University’s Fife Park site.
The £73,000 contract...
Business wins spur recruitment drive
MACTAGGART & Mickel Timber Systems has grown its workforce by 30% with a spate of hires in response to recent new business wins.
The...
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...
Family business is rising to green challenge in Dunbeg
AN innovative offsite timber frame project is delivering 300 much needed new homes in the village of Dunbeg, near Oban in Argyll and Bute.
Lochgilphead-based...
Taking care of business
A new multi-level care facility is now open after a complex four-zone build programme, completed in partnership with Stewart Milne Timber Systems and its...
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...
Timber in the frame for brick shortage challenge
Alex Goodfellow (above), group MD of Stewart Milne Timber Systems, explains why the brick shortage is prompting housebuilders to look for alternatives
THIS time last...
Scotland could become offsite “centre of excellence”
THE benefits of offsite construction were recently promoted to Scotland’s housing minister by a group of senior industry figures who are determined to make...
Wood panel manufacturer shows support for Plean community group
COWIE-based wood panel manufacturer West Fraser has shown its support for a local community group in Plean with a £500 donation.
The volunteer-led Plean's Voice...
