Search Results: 'Stewart Milne'

Private housebuilding spurs demand
08 March, 2014
There’s no doubt that demand for timber frame housing is improving but margin growth is failing to keep pace. Ian Martin reports

Self-build and eco-homes ease timber frame pressure
03 March, 2012
Social housing cuts are hitting timber frame, but other markets offer some relief and suppliers are still optimistic about longer-term prospects

Ready to roll
04 February, 2012
The Sigma II Build System is now fully accredited and ready to deliver its low carbon building solution to a wider market

Timber frame fronts up to tough market
29 October, 2011
The timber frame sector is suffering like the rest of construction, but is adapting products and strategies to boost performance and competitiveness

Sustainable construction drive pushes market to timber frame
21 August, 2010
The timber frame sector has seen a recovery in activity through 2010 and, while 2011 is expected to be tough, it's upbeat about the medium to longer term

Joiners struggle to recoup higher production costs
05 April, 2003
The joinery sector seems to have accepted higher timber prices but there is only narrow scope to add these costs to margins

Construction helps to boost timber profits
27 May, 2002
Building activity is buoying demand for timber on both sides of the Atlantic