Timber technology teaching marks a new era for construction education
A Scottish professor is to lead the introduction and establishment of a new method of academic construction delivery focusing on timber technology.
Professor Robert Hairstans...
Pilot project promotes greater use of home-grown timber in Scottish construction industry
A pilot project involving Scottish timber has been tipped to play a key role in reducing the construction industry's carbon footprint.
A consortium comprising of...
CCG hails “incredible” year as group posts record turnover
CCG has reported a record turnover of £134 million - an increase of 18% on 2016's figures.
The Glasgow-based construction and manufacturing business revealed pre-tax...
Stewart Milne Group appoints new chief operating officer
STUART MacGregor has been appointed to the newly created role of chief operating officer at Stewart Milne Group.
Formerly group finance director, he will move...
Saint-Gobain extends charity partnership to help build homes for care leavers
SAINT-Gobain has revealed it is continuing to support the construction of homes for care leavers as well as further construction training for young people...
Housebuilder to unveil ‘timber-rich’ prototype that challenges conventional construction
SCOTTISH housebuilder MAKAR has revealed it is manufacturing an affordable home 'timber-rich' prototype that challenges conventional construction.
As the Scottish Government faces the challenge of...
DTS achieves CPD accreditation for offsite timber frame training
DONALDSON Timber Systems (DTS) has announced it is providing offsite timber frame training workshops after being awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation.
The firm explained...
Oregon Timber Frame welcomes local MP to see Selkirk site expansion
OREGON Timber Frame recently welcomed John Lamont, MP for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk, to its head office and manufacturing site in Selkirk.
Oregon invited Mr...
New recruits join CCG’s offsite manufacturing division
CCG (OSM) has kickstarted its 2022 recruitment drive with the appointment of two new trainees.
Based in Glasgow, OSM is a division of the CCG...
Glasgow housebuilder starts work on £5 million development
CONSTRUCTION work has started on a new 40-home £5 million development in Springburn, Glasgow.
The two-bed apartments for social rent are being built by Glasgow-based...
AIMCH project set to transform housebuilding
Stewart Dalgarno, director of product development at Stewart Milne Group, discusses how AIMCH, a collaborative research and development project is set to revolutionise the...
SIPs help build ‘forever home’ in Perthshire
A bespoke eco-friendly house in the hills above Aberfeldy, constructed using Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), is providing stunning views of the Perthshire countryside.
David and...
Swedish Timber properties in Caol to be retrofitted
SWEDISH Timber properties in Caol are to be retrofitted as part of a new Highland Council project.
The local authority is working alongside Union Technical...
Six reasons why timber frame is surging in the UK
In the mid-1980s, negative press about quality control for timber frame housing caused a healthy market to slump from around 40% to less than...
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...
Timber specialists merge to provide platform for “further growth”
THE National Timber Group has merged with Arnold Laver & Co, which they say will create the largest independent timber distribution business in the...
MGM Timber to fill gaps with expansion
ONE of Scotland’s largest timber merchants, Perthshire-based MGM Timber is looking to expand its operations across the country.
The firm, which currently employs 160 staff...
New home for Fife timber specialist
JAMES Donaldson & Sons is moving to a new purpose built head office at the Saltire Centre in Glenrothes.
The timber specialist said the new 5,000...
‘Innovative’ CLT utilised on new affordable housing development in Glasgow
CCG is using Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) to improve efficiency and sustainability at a new affordable housing development in Glasgow's east end.
The manufacturer is...
Timber frame manufacturer agrees partnership with L&Q
STEWART Milne Timber Systems has agreed a deal to deliver timber frame for more than 1,500 homes for housing association L&Q. The company will...
