‘First of its kind’ report calls for further research around timber cascading

Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST), Scottish Forestry and Zero Waste Scotland have published a new report exploring timber cascading in Scotland. The report -...
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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),...
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BM TRADA unveils new guide to timber in high-spec buildings

BM TRADA has published its new best practice guide to ‘Timber in high-specification buildings’. The guide is designed to help a wide range of end...
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Timber frame specialist appoints new factory operations manager

KIRKWOOD Timber Frame has bolstered its senior team with the appointment of a factory operations manager. Alan Little, from just outside Kintore, Aberdeenshire, replaces the...

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...
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Dundee housebuilders encourage a more mainstream approach to sustainable building

A Scottish housebuilder has claimed that building more A-rated homes shouldn't cost any more than a less energy efficient C-rated property. Cost is frequently sited...
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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...

Bancon Group reports ‘marked improvement’ in margins despite pandemic challenges

BANCON Group has announced a 'robust' set of trading results despite the Covid-19 pandemic challenges. The Aberdeenshire housebuilder and construction business  reported a 'marked improvement'...

Great job all round: SIPs solution helps deliver stunning Angus home

STRUCTURAL Insulated Panels (SIPs) were used to solve a complex design challenge in the creation of an award-winning roundhouse and bothy in Pitairlie, Angus. Malcolm...

ITW creates senior role to target timber frame sector

BARRY Meacher has been appointed timber frame development manager at ITW Construction Products Offsite Business Unit. The newly created role will help the business focus...

NMITE and BE-ST sign formal agreement to boost sustainability training

NEW Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) has signed a formal agreement with Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) to 'catalyse' a nation-wide...

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...

Housebuilder brings cheer to local communities

STEWART Milne Group has revealed more than 20 organisations, charities and communities have benefited from its outreach and volunteering campaigns over the past year. Thousands...

Going for gold: DC Timber Systems awarded highest rating by STA

DC Timber Systems, a timber frame kit specialist and a division of The JR Group, has been accredited with a gold status accreditation by...

Blantyre affordable homes development opens its doors to youngsters

A Lovell housing development in Blantyre welcomed MSP Clare Haughey and a group of local youngsters as part of Open Doors Week. Delivered by Build UK...
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RTE marks timber frame milestone at South Queensferry site

ROBERTSON Timber Engineering (RTE) has marked a milestone on its work for Lovell Partnerships’ The Crossings development in South Queensferry, after the 200th fabricated...

Healthy start to work at new Bishopton & Dargavel Satellite Facility

LENZIE-based Fleming has officially broken ground on the company's latest multi-million pound project, the Bishopton & Dargavel Satellite Facility. The project marks a significant step...

Full-scale log house set to be built with 100-year-old Douglas Fir logs

LOGS the length of a double decker bus, harvested by Forestry Land Scotland (FLS) and supplied to a specialist log cabin builder, are being...
Paula Thompson, Fleming Timber Structures

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%...

Hybrid solution helps to ‘push boundaries’ on Glasgow affordable housing project

CCG has announced that a 35-home affordable housing project has been completed in the Kinning Park area of Glasgow. Admiral Street was once home to...