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...
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...
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...
First timber kits delivered by Muir Timber Systems at Falkirk housing development
MUIR Timber Systems has successfully delivered the first timber kits to Carmichael Homes’ new housing development in Reddingmuirhead, Falkirk.
The delivery marks the beginning of...
Top marks for Ochil Timber
THE challenges facing Perth and Kinross Council (PKC) Architects’ Property Department weren’t hard to find when Kinnoull Primary School needed a new gym...
Raising a glass to sustainable construction
Architects, designers and others specifying building materials for construction projects are increasingly turning to timber as a key element of the building design. Alun...
New Glasgow exhibition celebrates offsite timber construction
A new exhibition in Glasgow is showcasing sustainable offsite-manufactured buildings made from wood.
Supported by Scottish Forestry, engineering and built environment students from Edinburgh Napier...
Improved differential movement sealed with ISO BLOCO T-Max
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IMPROVED compensation of differential movement in timber frame structures is provided by ISO-BLOCO T-Max from construction foam tape specialists, ISO Chemie.
Designed for multi-storey timber...
Timber frame manufacturer launches new house range
DONALDSON Timber Systems (DTS) has launched a house range comprising 18 core house types including cottage flats, bungalows, detached, semi-detached, and terraced properties of...
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’s new Dundee base provides room to grow
SCOTFRAME’S new Dundee office was recently officially opened by the Scottish Government’s housing minister, Kevin Stewart.
The new Dundee base gives the Inverurie-headquartered business extra...
Timber frame specialist confirms changes to senior management team
DEESIDE Timberframe has announced it is strengthening its senior team with the appointment of a new finance director and a realignment of roles to...
Panel products specialist shows commitment to waste reduction
WOOD-based panel products specialist West Fraser (trading as Norbord), has outlined its dedication to recovering as much value as possible from the resources used.
At...
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...
Timber engineering manufacturer opens tenth UK site
DONALDSON Timber Engineering Ltd (DTE) has opened its tenth branch in the UK.
The new site in Exeter in the south west of England will...
Donaldson Timber Systems launches new affordable housing range
DONALDSON Timber Systems has introduced a range of new house types to meet the increasing demand for 'cost-effective, sustainable, and modern methods of construction-compliant'...
JR Group launches timber kit division
THE JR Group has announced the launch of a new timber kit division.
DC Timber Systems has been incorporated into the group, which already includes...
New images help bring Innovation Hub at MSIP in Dundee to life
NEW photos have been released of the Innovation Hub at the Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP), which opened last month.
MSIP is a joint venture...
Timber in the driving seat to meet roadmap aims
By Alex Goodfellow, CEO, Donaldson Offsite
AT the end of 2023, the UK Government announced its Timber in Construction Roadmap to boost UK construction and...
SMTS rebrands to Donaldson Timber Systems following acquisition
DONALDSON Timber Systems (DTS) has been confirmed as the new brand of the business formerly known as Stewart Milne Timber Systems (SMTS).
The move follows...
