Claims to sustainability come thick and fast these days, but which are convincing and which are not? Here, we offer some evidence-based thoughts on timber and whether it truly is the material of choice for those seeking a sustainable approach to construction. Why the sustainability of the built environment matters Buildings are responsible [...]

Here at Merronbrook we believe that timber framed construction is set for fast growth over the coming years. Important regulatory changes, significant price swings and continuing issues with material supplies and the skills required for traditional build all suggest that this will happen naturally, without us trying to force the issue. Our consultancy [...]

Timber framed construction has grown rapidly in the UK, as developers and contractors alike realise that it is now competitive on costs, but is also significantly faster than traditional alternatives, as well as carrying far more energy efficiency potential. Traditional versus timber framed construction There are various methods of construction when approaching a [...]

Team member Dillon Lodge took delivery of his brand new Hyundai Kona EV yesterday – the first of many Merronbrook staff to be taking advantage of our new EV Car Benefit scheme operated by Tusker. We are delighted and proud to be partnering with Tusker to promote the use of low carbon motoring, [...]

As part of our ongoing strategy to becoming Net Zero Carbon by 2030, we have now been officially certified as Carbon Neutral for 2021. This process -- assisted by the great folks at Carbon Neutral Britain -- involves measuring and sorting all qualifying streams of carbon production, to a globally recognised standard, and [...]