Based in Dundonald, the firm specialises in the design and manufacture of structural and full timber frame kits throughout Scotland and the UK. It is looking forward to a busy 2025 with an increase in projects for the new year.

DC Timber Systems has worked on a number of projects this year, helping to deliver new homes across Scotland. Projects have included the development of 82 new energy efficient affordable homes at Upper Achintore in Fort William; and a £9 million development in Paisley, comprising 48 affordable homes for social rent at East Lane for Loretto Housing Association, part of Wheatley Group.

Ian Samson, managing director of DC Timber Systems, said: “We have diligently worked to ensure our high standards are constantly maintained and this has paid off as we are delighted to retain the highest possible status from the Structural Timber Association.

“Retaining our gold standard status demonstrates our calibre and expertise to the market and offers complete reassurance for our customers. We’re hugely grateful for our workforce on operating consistently at this high level to help us maintain this achievement as a team.

“We have worked on a number of exciting projects this year to create new homes across Scotland. We have built an excellent reputation which has resulted in building a fantastic relationship with our contractors and securing even more projects for next year which will see us look to expand the team to be able to deliver the excellent quality we are known for.”

This is the third accreditation assigned to DC Timber Systems from the STA since its creation in 2020, when they were previously awarded the silver standard, demonstrating that the business has successfully showcased its commitment towards the highest quality output possible. Now by retaining its gold status, it has demonstrated a consistently high standard throughout the company.

The STA Assure membership and quality standards programme is designed to benefit both customers and members alike, promoting the differing specialisms and demonstrating a commitment to the exceptionally top-level standards held by STA members.

The gold standard is awarded to businesses that can ensure a consistently high quality of structural timber products and offer complete customer assurance in the construction, offsite build and timber frame build sectors.