Stewart Milne Group launches major recruitment drive

THE  will create more than 250 new posts within its business in the next 12 months to support growth in its homes and timber...

Social housing project benefits from off-site construction methods

CCG has completed the final stage of building works at a new social housing development on the outskirts of Glasgow. The project resulted in the Cambuslang-based firm creating 18...
Timber kits on a trailer

Muir to supply timber kits for Kirkintilloch affordable homes development

MUIR Timber Systems has secured a contract with SIM Building Group to support the delivery of 22 new affordable homes in East Dunbartonshire. The Whitehill...

New Edinburgh development suits the “modern student”

A 234-bedroom student accommodation complex has been completed in the centre of Edinburgh. Built by CCG, the development is on Orwell Terrace in the Dalry district and...
Timber frame factory

Timber frame specialist unveils multi-million-pound investment programme

DEESIDE Timberframe has announced a multi-million-pound investment programme, designed to support the firm's growth and commitment to innovation and sustainability, while aligning with the...

Scotia Homes completes acquisition of Caledonia Homes

SCOTIA Homes has completed the acquisition of timber kit manufacturer Caledonia Homes for an undisclosed sum. Ellon-based Caledonia has been fully owned by Stuart...

SIPs specified for Balmoral sentry box commission

JML Contracts has constructed a new high-end sentry box on the Balmoral Estate. Built using Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) for a “highly insulated, airtight and...

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...

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...

Whitbread chooses STA

WHITBREAD, one of the UK’s largest hotel and restaurant operators, has announced its commitment to only use the products and services of Structural Timber...

Stora Enso unveils new resource hub for architects and developers

STORA Enso has launched a new resource hub to support developers create more 'attractive, productive and sustainable' buildings. The new hub includes fully interactive 3D...

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...

Worth the Wates: 24-site challenge is no problem for Oregon Timber

OREGON Timber Frame Ltd has completed a £5m PFI project for contractor Wates Living Space, based across several sites in Kirklees District, West Yorkshire....
A Wee House on the Isle of North Uist

A Wee House with very big ambitions

AYRSHIRE-headquartered modular home specialist The Wee House Company is going from strength to strength – and has its sights set on the booming affordable...

Donaldson Timber Systems earns BOPAS plus accreditation

TIMBER frame specialist, Donaldson Timber Systems (DTS), has announced it has become one of the first manufacturers to achieve Buildoffsite Property Assurance Scheme Plus...

Offsite construction tipped to speed up Ayr affordable housing development

CCG is creating a new development in Ayr which aims to address the need for affordable housing in the town. Work on the 39-home previously...
Stewart Dalgarno

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...

Timber frame specialist unveils new Cumbernauld showroom

TIMBER frame specialist Scotframe has invested in a new showroom and sales office in Cumbernauld. The facility, which has been created in response to growing...
Stephen Good and Calum Murray at the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC)

CSIC and STA join forces to boost timber sector innovation

CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) and the Structural Timber Association (STA) have announced they are teaming up to help structural timber firms 'innovate and...

Stonehaven timber firm names new operations director

STEWART Ferguson has been named operations director at Deeside Timberframe, part of the Bancon Group. Currently director of the Bancon Group’s specialist works division, he...