Sustainability Award
| Stewart Milne Timber Systems, the UK’s leading timber systems solutions provider, has won a prestigious award for its flagship Sigma® II Build System. The Award comes following two years of research by the company in developing low energy low carbon homes, beginning with their prototype, the Sigma Home, and demonstrates how the company is leading the market in this sector. The Sigma research project, which is shaping the future of the sustainable housing market, was carried out as an in-depth research programme in conjunction with Oxford Brookes University. Focusing on understanding more about the key elements required for low energy carbon homes, the resulting Sigma® II Build System uses the learnings to create a ‘fit and forget’ fabric solution that negates the need for costly micro renewable technology and incorporates Swedish space stud technology, a first in the UK. Recognition of this project by peers within the industry is an accolade which further underlines Stewart Milne Timber Systems’ sustainability credentials. Gary Yeoman from Stewart Milne Timber Systems commented: “The Sigma project was the first time a low energy low carbon home had been the subject of such in-depth research. The results of the research have been vital in developing our new build system and in ensuring our business can meet market demand for more sustainable homes and businesses. To have our new product development and credentials further confirmed by this award is just the icing on the cake.” Judged by an independent industry panel, the TTJ Award for Achievement in Sustainability recognises exceptional achievement in environmental performance in the timber and associated industries. The Award is for companies which have accomplished something special in environmental improvement. Entries can range from special achievement in environmental certification, to the development of products, processes or services with particular environmental benefit for the timber industry. Stewart Milne Timber Systems’ innovative trials were an industry first and not only identified the blockers to development of low carbon homes, but also informed the industry as whole and allowed the business to develop a build system which delivers on sustainability and low energy objectives. The findings provide hard evidence to support and influence the direction of low energy low carbon buildings and have already proved influential and beneficial in enriching the housing sector’s knowledge and highlighting the emerging changes to the definition of zero carbon homes, thereby providing more customer focused, reliable and sustainable options. |
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Stewart Milne Timber Systems Launches Latest Line of Open Panel Systems
To meet the challenges of cost efficient building, Stewart Milne Timber Systems have just launched Sigma OP1, a new 89mm open panel product that offers a genuine solution to private developers and affordable housing providers alike.
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Time to think timber
The popular buzzword of the moment, in the housebuilding arena, is 'sustainability'. Politicians are demanding it, environmentalists are promoting it and housebuilders are expected to deliver it. However, is it as easy as they all say?
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Affordable Housing success with new innovative build system
With looming government regulations and an economy which appears to be digging its heels in, Housing Associations are facing an increasingly difficult challenge of meeting the demand for sustainable, affordable housing.
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Stewart Milne Timber Systems rolls out award-winning build solution
Stewart Milne Timber Systems is rolling out its innovative Sigma II Build System to a range of sectors across the UK, offering the ideal solution for not just sustainable, but also cost effective building in both the domestic and commercial property markets.
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Putting cost at the top of the agenda
With the increasing focus on cost reduction and environmental issues, we know the importance of value engineering and our role in providing our clients with not just a great product and exceptional service, but best value.
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Stewart Milne Timber Systems' Sigma II Achieves BBA Certification
Stewart Milne Timber Systems, the UK’s leading provider of timber frame building solutions, is celebrating another accolade after its award-winning Sigma II Build System achieved certification from the British Board of Agrément (BBA).
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Stewart Milne Timber Systems Kick Starts Work on Scotland’s First AIMC4 Properties
Stewart Milne Timber Systems, the UK’s leading provider of timber frame building solutions, has completed work on Scotland’s first AIMC4 properties at Portlethen, Aberdeenshire.
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New board member for Stewart Milne Group
Stewart Milne Group has announced the appointment of Alex Goodfellow to its Main Board.
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Stewart Milne Timber Systems Secures £5m in New Contracts
The UK’s leading provider of timber systems solutions, Stewart Milne Timber Systems, has secured £5m in new contracts.
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Stewart Milne Timber Systems Lands Oxford Innovation Award
Stewart Milne Timber Systems, the UK’s leading provider of timber frame solutions, has won an award for innovation at the 2011 Oxfordshire Business Awards.
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SMC Secures Inverness Contract
Stewart Milne Construction has secured a £4 million contract with Servite Housing Association and Highland Council to build 50 new low carbon homes in Inverness.
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SSE Chooses Stewart Milne Timber Systems For Pioneering Eco Development
The UK’s largest timber frame supplier, Stewart Milne Timber Systems, has built four Code Level 6 homes at a groundbreaking zero carbon development in Slough, Berkshire for SSE (Scottish and Southern Energy).
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Stewart Milne Timber Systems Boosts Senior Team
Stewart Milne Timber Systems, the UK’s leading provider of timber frame solutions, has extended its award winning team with the appointment of Paul Smollett as commercial director.
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Groundbreaking AIMC4 Consortium Announces Key Sites
After successfully obtaining planning consent, the AIMC4 consortium, created to research and deliver mass market Code Level 4 homes using a fabric-first approach, has announced the project’s chosen sites.
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Stewart Milne Group Scoops Top Innovation Award
Premium developer, Stewart Milne Timber Systems, has scooped the award for Sustainability Innovation at the 2010 Inside Housing Sustainable Housing Awards for its new Sigma II build system.
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Stewart Milne Timber Systems Shortlisted In Sustainable Housing Awards
Stewart Milne Timber Systems, the UK’s leading timber systems solutions provider, has been shortlisted in this year’s Sustainable Housing Awards. The company’s flagship Sigma II Build System is one of just six finalists in the Sustainability Innovation category.
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In Safe Hands: Stewart Milne Timber Systems Scoops Top Safety Award
David Nimmo, operations director of Stewart Milne Timber Systems (SMTS) was celebrating this week after scooping the top award at the NHBC Health and Safety Awards in Birmingham.
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Stewart Milne Group B2B divisions scoop top industry awards
One of the UK’s leading independent housebuilding, construction and development companies, Stewart Milne Group, is celebrating its Construction and Timber systems divisions scooping two top industry awards.
June 2010