EUTR made simple

Scottish Timber Trade Association (STTA) members recently met in Stirling for a presentation on the EU Timber Regulation by Enforcement Officers from the National...

Timber frame manufacturer secures verified PMV score

DONALDSON Timber Systems (DTS) has announced it has become the first timber frame manufacturer to offer a verified Pre-Manufactured Value (PMV) score of 55%...
DC Timber project

Timber frame kit supplier retains gold status accreditation

DC Timber Systems has retained its gold status accreditation – the highest rating which can be achieved - by the Structural Timber Association (STA),...

Timber frame manufacturers honoured for MoD collaboration project

AN MoD project involving Stewart Milne Timber Systems and Taylor Lane Timber Frame has won a top industry accolade at the Structural Timber Awards. The Timber Frame...

Good sports: Ochil completes key role at Perth school project

OCHIL Timber Products has announced the completion of a high-profile project for the new sports hall and changing areas at Perth High School. The firm...

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...
Muir Timber

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...

Harnessing the power of natural insulation

Andy Cook, technical specification advisor at Ecological Building Systems, explains why natural insulation is the perfect complement to timber frame construction TIMBER frame has, for...
Muir Timber Systems Factory, Inverkeithing

Muir completes delivery of timber kits for new Falkirk homes

MUIR Timber Systems has delivered timber kits for 17 affordable homes in Westquarter, Falkirk, in collaboration with Glenesk Homes. The completion of the project marks...
Kevin Stewart launches workshop

New workshops explore offsite affordable home benefits

THE first of a series of workshops aimed at to exploring ways to increase offsite construction of affordable homes in Scotland was launched recently. The...

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...
St Margaret's Hospice

Fleming secures tranche of contracts across central Scotland

GLASGOW-headquartered Fleming has announced a tranche of new construction contract wins across central Scotland. The contracts span a range of sectors - including healthcare, early...
Gary Gray, general manager of Muir Timber Systems

How timber systems can help fix Scotland’s housing crisis

By Gary Gray, general manager of Muir Timber Systems, part of the Muir Group THE housing crisis in Scotland is becoming ever more acute. More...
Bancon Group chief financial officer, Andrew Tweedie (left) and chairman, Bob McAlpine

Bancon Group increases turnover and doubles pre-tax profits

ABERDEENSHIRE-based housebuilding and construction firm Bancon Group has reported a 13% rise in turnover and a doubling of its pre-tax profits. The company's latest set...

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...
Premier Inn development in Shore Street Oban

Premier project delivered on time

THE Premier Inn development in Shore Street, Oban, features a combination of a four-storey timber frame structure for the 81-bedroom hotel and a ground...

Timber frame specialist secures OSHA framework agreement

DONALDSON Timber Systems (DTS) has announced it has secured a position on the Off-Site Homes Alliance (OSHA) national construction framework for volumetric (CAT 1)...

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...

Homegrown timber project receives funding boost ahead of COP26 initiative

A project exploring the use of Scottish homegrown timber in construction has secured funding to create a demonstrator home for COP26. The Transforming Timber initiative...

Offsite system brings ‘speed and quality’

THE installation of the final timber superstructure marks an important milestone in the construction of a new housing project in Barlanark, Glasgow. The 43-home Burnmouth...