Donaldson Group

We’re thrilled that our corporate charity partner, the British Heart Foundation has been shortlisted for the Charity Partnership with The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in 2025! It’s now down to a worldwide public vote and the final decision is in our hands. Your support would mean the world to friends and families everywhere, helping them stay together for longer. Join us in supporting the BHF and cast your vote today - https://lnkd.in/ewrG8NYj - it'll take less than a minute! #LeadingTheWay #BuildingPositiveFutures #HeartHealth

At Donaldson Group, sustainability embodies our commitment to making a positive impact on both our community and the environment. As a family-owned business with a proud 164-year history, this principle has always been woven into our company’s ethos. We prioritize local employment, actively support our community, and strive to ensure that our products are responsibly sourced and manufactured. In our latest blog, Chief Risk Officer Mark Murphy shares insights on why sustainability remains central to our mission. He also outlines the steps we’ve taken over the past year on our journey toward becoming a Net Zero Carbon Business. https://lnkd.in/eay-B9qN #LeadingTheWay #Sustainability #ESG

As a 6th generation business with roots that go back over 164 years, we recognise there’s an ongoing need to build a diverse and inclusive environment for our colleagues to thrive. We’ve been working hard to develop diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives that help shape our company now and for the future. We are therefore proud to have received the Timber Development UK Equality and Diversity Award this year, in recognition of these ongoing efforts. We strive to create a workplace where everyone is empowered by coming together to share experiences, perspectives, and spark creativity. #TDUK #TDUKAwards #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion

"Being sustainable means doing the right thing in the world we live in and how we operate as a business."🌿 Our chief risk officer, Mark Murphy discusses the changing role of sustainability for business in a comment piece for Project Scotland. Read the article in full at the link below. #sustainability #ESG

Following the launch of the Timber in Construction Roadmap in December 2023, the Structural Timber Association Ltd is set to launch its Timber in Construction implementation guides. Last week, Donaldson Offsite CEO alex goodfellow spoke with Housing Today about the commerciality of structural timber, the readiness of the supply chain and the initiatives he hopes to see from government. You can read the full article at the link below. #structuraltimber #timberinconstruction #timberframe

Great to see Donaldson Timber Engineering Technical Director, Oli James featured on Professional Housebuilder & Property Developer today, offering tips on how to ensure you're getting the most suitable truss quote for your project. The article is packed full of good advice from Oli - you can read it in full here: https://lnkd.in/e3GS4fCW

Our customers are at the core of what we do, and we ensure we always go further to look after them. This is why we started looking into ways to embrace new technologies to improve their experience - enter former intern Euan Gibson-Smith who joined us from Saltire Scholars Programme and was tasked with exploring the best use of virtual reality (VR) across our 17 businesses. Now a permanent member of the team, Euan has developed the incredible Spec3D visualisation software tool to help housebuilders, like Easy Living Developments, market new homes. 👉 You can read Euan's amazing story and find out more about Spec3D here: https://lnkd.in/eBMiYbxb #technology #virtualreality #VR #housebuilders #careers #entrepreneurship #SaltireScholars #innovation #businessgrowth

We are thrilled to announce that our incredible Three Peaks Challenge team has raised a total of... 🎉 £4,870 🎉 ...for three wonderful causes: Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS), Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Services, and our charity partner, the British Heart Foundation. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported and donated. Your generosity will make a remarkable impact, providing essential care, support, and hope to those in need. Watch our video capturing the highs, lows, and breathtaking views as our incredible team - Andrew Donaldson, Alyson Donaldson, Annie Latimer, Sinead Harkins, and Les Calder - conquered the highest peaks in Scotland, England, and Wales in under 24 hours. We’re looking forward to more upcoming fundraising efforts in the months ahead as we continue to support and build a better future for our communities. #BuildingPositiveFutures #3PeaksChallenge #LeadingTheWay

"To help the government achieve the target of 300,000 homes per year, collaboration will be key, and the homes will need to meet higher standards and sustainability targets."🌿🏚 In the latest issue of the Timber Trades Journal, our CEO Andrew Donaldson discusses the new Government's commitment to building 1.5 million homes and what this means for the future of housebuilding. You can read the article in full on page 16 at the link below, and also on our website.

Thanks to Family Business United for visiting recently and talking to our Chairman Michael Donaldson about what drives him, our CEO Andrew Donaldson, and CFO Alyson Donaldson as the 6th generation custodians of our 164 year old Group, to continue building positive futures. #FamilyBusiness #FamilyValues #BuildingPositiveFutures