Glasgow regeneration development a “resounding success”

CCG has announced its completion of Phases 4 and 5 of the award-winning Anderston Regeneration Masterplan in Glasgow. The housing project, delivered on behalf of...

Highland Heritage Woodwork’s expansion set to boost sustainable supply chains

HIGHLAND Heritage Woodworks is set for further growth after opening its new £250,000 sawmill at Aberdeenshire's Dunecht Estate, supported by a £100,000 grant from...
Alan Little and Malcolm Thomson, Kirkwood Timber Frame

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...
James Jones & Sons timber systems division

Forres-based timber systems operation marks 25th anniversary

JAMES Jones & Sons has been celebrating the 25-year anniversary of its Forres-based timber systems division. The division was launched as the UK’s first I-joist...

Wooden workplaces: building for the future

By Dr Mila Duncheva, business development manager of UK & Ireland, Stora Enso METROPOLITAN hubs are rife with corporate spaces which try to integrate the...
Eddie Wighton

Housing ‘should be the highest priority of any government’

Eddie Wighton, founder & director of Timber Engineering, tells Project Scotland about the steps he believes the government could take to help alleviate 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...
Norscot

Highlands business becomes most northerly supplier of Origin aluminium products

HIGHLANDS-based Norscot, a manufacturer of timber frame kit homes, windows, and doors, has announced a new partnership with Origin, a specialist in bespoke aluminium...

Timber’s role in sustainable construction to be showcased during Glasgow COP26 summit

THE role of timber construction is set to be highlighted during the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow at a number of events. The Wood for...

Housebuilder sets the gold standard in customer satisfaction

STEWART Milne Group has been awarded the 2021 Gold Award for customer satisfaction across all its UK regions for the third consecutive year. The awards,...

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...

Timber kit manufacturer embarks on landmark housing project

DC Timber Systems has announced it has secured its first project with housebuilder CALA Homes (West), providing timber frame for its Sequoia Meadows development...

Top tips for looking after wood in your property

By Brian Reid, operations director at Wise Property Care TIMBER frames have many advantages for buildings. They are cost-efficient, easy to construct, and great at...
Sigma II panels

Timber frame manufacturer achieves EPDs for full wall panel range

OFFSITE timber frame manufacturer Donaldson Timber Systems (DTS) has published third party accredited environmental product declarations (EPD) for its full wall panel range. Last year,...

Inverness welcomes new “first-rate” student digs

NEW student residences have opened in Inverness despite "extremely challenging" weather during the construction process. 150 new bedrooms have been completed for the University of the...

National Timber Group launches Scottish management development initiative

NATIONAL Timber Group (NTG) has announced the launch of a new management development programme to boost career paths within the group’s companies in Scotland.  The...
Muir Timber Systems factory

First timber kits delivered to Dalgety Bay regeneration project

MUIR Timber Systems has announced delivery of the first timber kits to a 37-property development in Dalgety Bay, Fife, marking a milestone for the...

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...

Upgraded Cumbernauld facilities help self-builders bring ideas to life

WITH the self-build housing market continuing to grow, Scotframe announced recently that it has invested in a complete upgrade of its Cumbernauld showroom, providing...

New recruit to boost Fleming growth plans

THIRD generation family-owned construction company, Fleming Buildings, has expanded its team with the recruitment of Euan McDermott to oversee its growth strategy. Euan will focus...