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...
Moving times
Peter Thompson, general manager UK of sealant tape manufacturer ISO-CHEMIE, looks at differential movement in timber frame structures and technologies for bridging the gap
WITH...
Scotframe sales chief to tackle mammoth cycle challenge
SCOTFRAME sales director Malcolm Thomson is poised to tackle a gruelling 158-mile cycle challenge in just one day to raise cash for charity.
Malcolm is...
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...
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...
Housebuilder adds to senior team to help drive sustainable goals
CALA Group has announced two senior appointments to help drive the housebuilder's sustainability aspirations.
Kathryn Dapré has been given the role of head of sustainability,...
CLT brings sustainability benefits to new Aberdeen school
ROBERTSON Construction Eastern has completed work on the £29 million New Riverbank School, built using a cross laminated timber (CLT) frame, in Aberdeen.
The 6,784m²...
Panel manufacturer backs Cowie community care efforts
PANEL manufacturer Norbord has made a monetary donation to help support the Cowie Rural Action Group, who have been providing food and essential supplies...
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre webinars to explore science of healthy buildings
ARCHITECTS, designers, specifiers, and developers are invited to join a series of Transforming Timber webinars supported by Wood for Good and the Construction Scotland...
Timber specialist welcomes local MSP to Grangemouth HQ
NATIONAL Timber Group Scotland recently welcomed Michelle Thomson MSP to the firm's Grangemouth head office.
The Thornbridge Timber site is the central processing and distribution hub...
Raising the rafters: timber systems driving the next generation of housing delivery
By Gary Gray, general manager, Muir Timber Systems
AS the housing sector contends with increasing delivery pressures, evolving regulatory demands, and an urgent need to...
New BE-ST facilities offer ‘huge opportunities’ for Scotland’s construction sector
BE-ST (Built Environment - Smarter Transformation) has officially relaunched its Innovation Campus by welcoming stakeholders to see the newly equipped Mass Timber Centre of Excellence...
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...
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...
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...
Sutherland firm nears completion of innovative sawdust drying project
SUTHERLAND-headquartered GMG Energy has reached a significant milestone in its commitment to achieving net zero by 2035.
The firm has unveiled a new sawdust drying...
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...
West Fraser report highlights group’s sustainability achievements
WEST Fraser has issued its 2021 Sustainability Report, outlining the group's environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance over the past year.
The document also reflects...
Dundee site sells out in less than a year
CCG has announced that a "beautiful" new housing development in Dundee has sold out in under ten months.
Families have already started to move into the...
SpaceRafters deliver savings and space at new student housing
OCHIL Timber Products recently completed delivery of high-performance SpaceRafters and SpaceJoists to the value of £35,500 for the roof of a six-storey, steel-framed student...
