Scotts of Thrapston Ltd has announced the exciting launch of a new manufacturing company in the West Midlands, producing trussed rafters and engineered floor joists.

The new company – Scotts Timber Engineering Ltd – has set up design and management offices in Shirley, whilst its new manufacturing facility is being established. Once commissioned, the new factory will enjoy the benefits of the latest thinking in machinery and production planning, leading to the creation of around 20 jobs in the early phases. The company specialises in timber engineering, taking the benefits of environmentally friendly timber as a construction material and exploiting its strengths to achieve 21st century design solutions. The new company is being headed up by Richard Evans, a widely-respected individual with over 25 years industry experience, who has pulled together a very customer-focused and experienced design team.

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Off-site construction specialist, Yorkon, has launched a new video to help change perception of off-site construction and to demonstrate just what is now possible with the latest developments in modular technology.

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Supplied with PEFC chain of custody, the inspirational Premdor range of Interior Veneered doors incorporate the widest selection of natural timber veneers with practical options such as full face lacquer for lasting protection.

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The Four Dwellings Primary School in Birmingham, built as part of the government’s Building Schools for the Future programme, was designed by architects dRMM. It is constructed with a range of materials that not only express its prefabricated engineered timber construction but complement aesthetically and contribute to student comfort and superior teaching performance. For example, extensive use has been made of Troldtekt ceiling tiles in the study areas and library which need to be quiet, calm and healthy as well as all the classrooms, in the play areas and sports hall which is traditionally very noisy. The panels were chosen as they offer several benefits including high sound absorption, high durability, natural breathability, low cost life cycle performance and sustainability.

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Mitsubishi Electric is using a new DAF-LF hybrid delivery truck to carry its Ecodan® renewable heating systems to installers around the country and has created a bespoke livery for the vehicle to highlight both its green credentials and the low carbon heating products it is delivering.

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Shentongroup’s ability to support Willmott Dixon Homes in meeting Level 4 of the Code for Sustainable Homes at Brenley Park, a new development of contemporary apartments in Mitcham, Surrey, has resulted in the company winning an order to supply two Tedom Micro T30 CHP systems. A specialist supplier of power generation and energy support systems and sole UK provider of the highly acclaimed Tedom CHP units, shentongroup beat off stiff competition from three other companies to win the prestigious order.

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Cemplas Waterproofing and Concrete Repairs Ltd were appointed by Morgan Sindall to grout in excess of 30,000 linear meters of concrete plank joints to a newly built car storage facility which was constructed using pre-cast concrete planks. In addition to grouting all plank joints, Cemplas were tasked with preparing the top deck by shot blasting and applying a Tremco Polyurethane waterproof coating system. Once the Tremco system was applied operatives completed the work by applying the demarcation car park line marking in accordance with the colours and layout to the drawings provided.

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Oak endures and this is reflected in the historic and much-loved buildings seen throughout England today. Crown Oak Buildings is a modern-day manufacturer and supplier of these traditional style timber-frame houses and outbuildings, all crafted from green oak.

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Parker Hannifin has introduced a new version of its established and proven IQAN software. The unique and key benefit of IQANdesign 3.0 is that it allows for the easy implementation of distributed machine control, diagnostics and user interfaces in a multiple master module environment.

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Manoeuvrability and flexibility were key requirements for Whittle Programmed Painting when the company hired a powered access machine from AFI to carry out a painting contract in Derby.

Following an AFI site survey to ascertain the height and outreach required and taking into account various areas with restricted access, AFI specified a JLG 800AJ boom lift for the work.

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