The JR Group's timber frame kit specialists, DC Timber Systems, has been awarded gold status accreditation – the highest rating which can be achieved – by the Structural Timber Association (STA), through its STA Assure scheme.
The STA Assure membership and quality standards program, 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 who can ensure a consistently high quality of structural timber products and offers complete customer assurance in the construction, offsite build and timber frame build sectors.
This is the second 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.
Based in Dundonald in Ayrshire it specialises in the design and manufacture of structural and full timber frame kits throughout Scotland and the UK.
Ian Samson, Managing Director of DC Timber Systems, said: "We are delighted to be awarded the highest possible status from the Structural Timber Association, it is a step forward for DC Timber as a company.
"This accreditation reflects the hard work of the team in-house in delivering quality procedures, management systems and product performance as well maintaining the high standards already achieved by us.
"Our gold standard 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 achieve this as a team."
DC Timber was established in 2020 and is a division of The JR Group, one of Scotland's leading building and construction firms. Based in Dundonald in Ayrshire, the team benefits from more than 40 years' experience in offsite construction for a number of sectors including private housing, affordable housing, education, healthcare, hotels and student accommodation.
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21/12/2023
DC Timber Systems Secures Gold Status Accreditation


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