Sanctuary Scotland marks affordable home milestone in South Queensferry
100 new affordable homes have been completed at The Crossings in South Queensferry, marking a milestone for Sanctuary Scotland as it delivers its first...
Arclin launches integrated weather barrier system for timber frame homes
US manufacturer Arclin is launching Arctek Dryshell, described as the UK’s first integrated weather barrier system that provides an alternative to traditional housewrap products...
‘Interesting times’ for timber trade
THE latest meeting of the members of the Scottish Timber Trade Association (STTA) took place in Stirling recently, where conditions across the main market...
Timber frame specialist secures OSHA framework agreement
DONALDSON Timber Systems (DTS) has announced it has secured a position on the Off-Site Homes Alliance (OSHA) national construction framework for volumetric (CAT 1)...
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...
Fife-based timber specialist announces acquisition
JAMES Donaldson & Sons (JDS) is targeting further growth in the housebuilding sector after completing the acquisition of Rowan Manufacturing Ltd and Smith &...
Training commitment is key to CCG’s future
CONSTRUCTION and manufacturing firm CCG is reaping the rewards of taking a proactive approach to training after having the foresight to see how skills...
Timber demonstrator unit shows Scots businesses the potential for sustainable offices
A modular demonstrator unit has been unveiled by Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST), with the aim of highlighting to Scottish firms that a...
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...
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...
Timber frame vision takes shape for new wellbeing hub at Fettes College
CONSTRUCTION is now well underway on the Allardice Centre, a new wellbeing hub at Fettes College in Edinburgh, with Will Rudd Edinburgh leading the...
Taking an early lead
WITH over 200 education projects under the firm’s belt, it’s fair to say that Lenzie-based Fleming Buildings has a huge degree of expertise in...
Scotframe ramps up English growth plans
INVERURIE-headquartered Scotframe has set its sights on the growing demand for timber frame housing in England with a series of new appointments and business...
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...
Norbord to invest £95m in Highland mill
CANADIAN wood-based panel products firm Norbord has confirmed it is to invest £95 million in its oriented strand board (OSB) plant near Inverness.
The company...
Scotframe assisted living facility leaves Inverurie for the Falklands
THE first sections of a new assisted living facility for the Falkland Islands have just left Scotframe’s Inverurie headquarters, destined for the other side...
St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies strengthens senior team
ST Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has appointed Brian McVeigh as its first group key accounts manager.
Most recently sales director with Woodbridge Timber, an...
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...
Reflective membrane tech boosts Z House initiative
GLIDEVALE Protect has revealed that the firm’s insulating wall membranes are delivering an ‘airtight and energy efficient’ building envelope at a timber frame concept...
Timber specialist announces Scottish expansion
NATIONAL Timber Group has has announced it has almost doubled the size of its operation in Grangemouth.
The Forth Valley timber processing plant has become...
