A new Affiliation Agreement between Timber Development UK (TDUK) and the Wood Protection Association (WPA) has set the template for further consolidation of the timber industry, helping to drive the mass adoption of timber as a sustainable construction solution. TDUK has been formed from a merger be
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Knight Property Group has secured Mermaid Subsea Services (UK) Ltd, part of Mermaid Group as its new office tenant for Pavilion 11 at Kingshill Park in Westhill, Aberdeenshire. The firm has moved from a small serviced office and agreed a five-year lease on Suite D. Extending to 2,500 sq ft, the firs
Kier Construction has been appointed by hub South West Scotland, on behalf of North Lanarkshire Council, to deliver the new St Kevin's Community Hub, incorporating St Kevin's Primary School and community facilities. The learning, teaching and community campus will be situated close to its existing l
Researchers from the University of Glasgow have developed a new type of heat pump, a flexible heat pump technology, which could help households save on their energy bills and contribute towards net-zero emissions goals. Heat pumps are a low-carbon alternative to gas boilers. They draw energy from ex
Camphill School Aberdeen, an Aberdeen charity that provides day and residential support to 95 children and young people with learning disabilities and complex additional support needs, has had planning approved for the build of a £3 million residential house and social enterprise on its Murtle
Independent timber merchant MGM Timber Ltd is sponsoring middleweight boxer Sam Hickey for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Since 2019, MGM Timber’s Dundee branch – subsidiary of the Donaldson Group – has provided financial assistance to support Sam’s training sessions
Proposals for all new buildings to be fitted with climate-friendly alternatives to fossil fuel heating systems have been published. The New Build Heat Standard Part II consultation sets out plans that would mean direct emissions heating systems (DEH), such as those run on fossil fuel, would no longe
Kirkwood Timber Frame has strengthened its ties with Aberdeen-based haulage and logistics service provider Dyce Carriers Ltd and appointed it sole logistics partner. The move enables Kirkwood Timber Frame to deliver its timber frame kits to more sites across Scotland and meet the growing demand from
Timber expert Donaldson Group has appointed Steve Galbraith as managing director of two of its merchant retail and distribution subsidiary businesses. Mr Galbraith will take on the management of independent timber merchant MGM Timber and insulation material and specialist building product supplier J
A housebuilder has said energy companies are becoming increasingly reluctant to fit meters in new homes, leading to delays in putting them to use. Stephen Kemp, managing director of Orkney Builders, told BBC News that tenants cannot yet move into homes delivered as the first phase of a social housin
Morris & Spottiswood is celebrating after landing two internationally-recognised awards for demonstrating high health and safety standards. Morris & Spottiswood Scotland has received a RoSPA Gold Medal (five consecutive Golds) Award, and Morris & Spottiswood England a RoSPA Gold Health a
Bancon Group has bounced back from the pandemic with a 1,250% boost to pre-tax profits, rising from £200,000 to £2.7 million in the latest financial year. The Aberdeenshire housebuilder and construction group saw its turnover rise by £40 million on the previous year to reach £
Inverurie-based RJM Architectural Design has acquired Aberdeenshire architectural practice and planning consultancy Lippe Architects + Planners for an undisclosed sum. All staff will transfer to the newly created McWilliam Lippe Architects, which will employ a multidisciplinary team of 12 people inc
Partnership housing specialist Lovell recorded a £13.9 million profit in the first half of 2022, up by 15% on the previous year, according to new figures released by parent company Morgan Sindall Group. Overall, the construction and regeneration group delivered a record performance in the firs
Dandara East Scotland has donated £250 to support the return of the Dalkeith Festival after a two-year absence during the pandemic. The money will be used to help fund the children’s bouncy castle and slide at the event which will be held this Saturday 6th August from 1pm at Kings Park i

