Search Results: 'Prestoplan'

Fast riser
31 July, 2018
Staircase manufacturer TwoTwenty has seen strong growth on the back of a high emphasis on investment, quality and service. Stephen Powney reports from its factory near Derby

Stewart Milne timber frame division reports £14m new business wins
04 February, 2014
In a week of contrasting fortunes for the UK timber frame manufacturing sector, Stewart Milne Timber Systems has posted an upbeat trading statement with news of £14m new business wins.

Taylor Wimpey announces Prestoplan closure plans
27 January, 2014
One of the UK’s largest timber frame construction firms – Prestoplan – looks set to close following an announcement by its owner Taylor Wimpey plc.

Great expectations
05 October, 2013
Improved construction activity has helped boost the health of the UK timber frame sector. Stephen Powney reports

Trussed rafter sector urged to grasp low carbon opportunity
23 March, 2013
Zero Carbon Hub director Rob Pannell told TRA members that it was "probably" too late for the government's 2016 zero carbon homes target to be achieved.

Prestoplan reorganises production
23 February, 2013
Timber frame manufacturer Prestoplan has dispensed with its leasehold Gloucester factory and reorganised its Preston plant to take on extra capacity.

New managing director for Prestoplan
20 February, 2013
Prestoplan technical director Ian Loughnane has been promoted to managing director. He succeeds John Bedford who has retired.

HSE and fire officers back new timber frame industry guidance
05 December, 2011

Timber companies team up for Scunthorpe sports complex
18 August, 2010

Safe as houses
20 March, 2010
Donaldson Timber Engineering is leading the way in improving safety in the trussed rafter sector. Holly Ingram reports

It's time for timber frame
30 May, 2009
When the economic upturn comes and the urgent need for fast, sustainable building becomes even more critical, timber frame looks set to be the number one choice. Liz Male of the UK Timber Frame Association reports

Prestoplan to cut jobs
24 February, 2009

Crewe care home sets timber record
22 December, 2008

FSC helps Wilkins secure Prestoplan contract
14 February, 2008

Prestoplan awarded £1m brownfield development contract
17 November, 2007

Prestoplan to deliver sustainable community
03 November, 2007

Prestoplan agrees Gladedale procurement deal
10 October, 2007

Prestoplan expands management team
05 September, 2007

New Target for timber systems sector
18 August, 2007

Prestoplan tackles fire issue
13 July, 2007
Prestoplan has announced that it has successfully undertaken a fire test that has shown its timber frame solutions satisfy Part B of the Building Regulations.