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Winner of Best SIPs Home at the prestigious Build It Awards 2024!
We’re delighted to share that JML SIPs has won Best SIPs Home at the prestigious Build It Awards 2024!
Our winning project - a beautifully designed modern croft house on the Isle of Lismore showcases the exceptional performance, sustainability and design flexibility of SIPs construction.
JML Group Celebrates 20 Years With Spectacular Anniversary Bonfire Event
On Saturday 15th November 2026, JML Group proudly celebrated its 20th anniversary with a memorable bonfire event that brought together more than 150 employees and their families. Hosted near their office in Auchterarder, the celebration marked two decades of innovation, teamwork and growth across the JML Group businesses.
JML SIPs Shortlisted for Best SIPs Home at the Build It Awards 2025
We’re proud to announce that our Baligrundle Croft House project has been shortlisted for Best SIPs Home at the Build It Awards 2025. The Build It Awards are one of the UK’s leading celebrations of excellence in self-build, renovation, and homebuilding, and being recognised in the Best SIPs Home category is a huge achievement for our team.
Team JML Takes on Ben Chonzie Munro
On Sunday 28th September 2025 the JML Group team swapped desks for hiking boots and set out to climb Ben Chonzie, one of Scotland’s well-known Munros. We couldn’t have asked for better weather, and it was fantastic to see so many colleagues, along with family and friends, embracing the challenge and enjoying the spectacular scenery right on our doorstep in Perthshire.
Celebrating the Retirement of Two Valued Colleagues
Last Friday, the JML Group team came together to celebrate the retirement of two much-loved colleagues, Sarah and Gav.
Sarah has been with us for 10 years, while Gav has been part of the business for 12 years. Over more than a decade, both have played a vital role in our family business journey, supporting the growth and success of JML Contracts, JML SIPs, JML Garden Rooms and the wider JML Group.
Bridge of Dun Restoration Completed – Sept 2025
Last week, we marked the completion of our Bridge of Dun restoration project with a private JML Contracts opening ceremony - ahead of the bridge reopening fully to the public. This was an extremely complex and challenging job for us on an amazing A-listed multi-arch masonry bridge near Montrose, badly damaged by Storm Babet and closed for almost two years.
Architect Designed House, Ayrshire
The site team are making great progress on this stunning bespoke architect designed house in Ayrshire. Set over a number of different levels with a mix of pitched and flat roofs, this requires attention to detail to ensure everything works smoothly on-site.
Double-page spread in last week’s Perthshire Advertiser!
We’re really proud to have been featured in a double-page spread in last week’s Perthshire Advertiser!
The article covers our recent trip to the Falkland Islands, where we visited the site of 8 SIPs kit houses we shipped from Scotland. Over 8,000 miles from home, it was amazing to see the progress and the impact our work is having in such a remote location.
Huge thanks to the Perthshire Advertiser for the feature.
We are also delighted to have an article in Scottish Business News: Homing in on business in the Falklands – Scottish Business News
Falkland Islands - 8 SIPs Houses
We sent off 10 containers to the Falkland Islands at the end of last year, containing everything needed to build 8 houses, including the kitchen sink! They have arrived with everything still in position and work has started on-site to erect the kits.
Homebuilding & Renovating Show Glasgow - Sat 10th & Sun 11th May 2025!
We're very excited for the Homebuilding & Renovating Show (@MyHomeBuilding) this weekend in Glasgow at the SECC. Our team will be on Stand D123 ready and willing to answer all of your #selfbuild questions. We look forward to seeing you there!
Building Systems Workshop, NSBRC
What a great Building Systems workshop at the NSBRC on Saturday! Our SIPs Director, Derek McIntyre, hosted a very well attended talk on the merits of building in SIPs which resulted in us having the highest number of enquiries and visits to our stand that day. Well done Derek!!
The National Self Build & Renovation Show
We're looking forward to the National Self Build & Renovation Show. Come and see us at stand TV74 on Friday 31st January - Sunday 2nd February at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre in Swindon.
Friday & Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm, Sunday: 9:00am-4:00pm.
For more information and to book your FREE advance tickets, click here: NSBRC - The National Self Build & Renovation Show
Scottish Self-Build and Renovation (North-East) 2024, Saturday 23rd March
JML SIPs is attending the Scottish Self-Build and Renovation (North-East) 2024 event at Thainstone Exchange, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire this Saturday 23rd March 2024, between 10am and 4pm. Planning to come along? Come see us on Stand 63!
Permanent stand at The National Self Build & Renovation Centre
Thanks to all who have come to visit us at our permanent stand at The National Self Build & Renovation Centre so far! The team have thoroughly enjoyed waxing lyrical about all things SIPs and helping people with their self-build journey.
Standing Seam Cladding, Isle of Lismore
In the summer we supplied and erected the kit for a SIPs house on the Isle of Lismore. Here’s the update we’ve had from the architect – the zinc standing seam cladding is nearing completion. It’s going to look amazing once all the protective covering is removed!
National Self Build & Renovation Centre
NEWS ALERT! From January, JML SIPs will be joining the hallowed halls of The National Self Build & Renovation Centre with a permanent exhibition. We’re thrilled to be able to support people to build their dream homes and provide advice on the process. It’s a must visit for anyone embarking on a new project.
West Coast Nord 1
Another Nord 1 design coming to life for a client on the west coast. These clients are looking for an off grid solution so we’re collaborating with specialist consultants to make it a reality. As always, our service is bespoke to your dreams, wishes and needs.
Isle of Skye
We are back on-site on the Isle of Skye infilling this steel framed structure with our SIP panels. As well as providing independently supported structural walls and roofs, our panels can also be used as insulated infill panels as seen on this steel framed building (which as beautiful views!).
Scottish Self-Build & Renovation Show, Aviemore
JML SIPs will be at the Scottish Self-Build & Renovation Show on Saturday 16th September in Aviemore. Come and see us in the Osprey Arena at the MacDonald Aviemore Resort between 10am and 4pm. Entry is free, click here to register: https://www.scottishselfbuild.com/events/highlands
West Coast Joro Standard House Design
We’re on the home straight now with this West Coast Joro standard house design. The vast glazed areas open up the division between indoors and outdoors, and are perfect for enjoying this wonderful view. The Russwood Thermopine cladding, finished in mid-grey, looks great and you can see the reflection of the view in the NorDan triple glazed aluclad windows with solar control.
Vacancy, SIPs Projects Co-ordinator
This is an exciting opportunity to work for a successful, fast growing SIPs kit manufacturer and housebuilder based in Perthshire. Due to continued expansion, this innovative, family-owned business is looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual to join their team to co-ordinate and manage projects from point of order through to commencement on-site.
Scottish Self-Build and Renovation Show, Thainstone Exchange, Inverurie - 11th March 2023
JML SIPs will be at the Scottish Self-Build & Renovation Show in Thainstone Exchange, Inverurie, AB51 5XZ, on 11th March. Come along with your drawings, concepts and photos and get advice from our experts.
Free registration at scottishselfbuild.com
Free entry and free parking!
Best Of Houzz 2023 Award for Customer Service
We are delighted to have won the Best Of Houzz 2023 Award for Customer Service on Houzz®, the leading platform for home renovation and design. Best of Houzz is an exclusive programme that recognises just 3% from over 2.7 million active home building, renovation and design industry professionals on the Houzz platform.
Scottish Government's Self Build Loan Fund
We’re thrilled to hear that the Scottish Government’s Self Build Loan Fund has relaunched! Loans of up to £175k are available to people in Scotland who have been unable to obtain mainstream self-build mortgage finance. For more info and details on how to apply visit the link below. The fund is open until 31st August 2025. Good luck!
STA Gold!
We recently completed our annual audit by the STA (Structural Timber Association) and are delighted to hear that we passed again, retaining the highest level of Gold. Our customers can continue to expect the consistent, high levels of quality that we are known for.
Scottish Self-Build and Renovation Show, Saturday 17th September
JML SIPs will be attending the Scottish Self-Build and Renovation Show (on stand 31) this Saturday 17th September 2022 from 10am - 3pm.
This event will be held at the Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1PN.
FREE parking & entry, please register here for your free ticket.
New Client Meeting Room
Our new client meeting room is up and running! A great space for us to chat about design, logistics and vision. We look forward to welcoming you in to discuss your house build project. Get in touch to set up a meeting. https://www.jmlsips.co.uk/contact-us
Introducing JÖRO
Introducing JÖRO. One of three ranges we’re introducing to our Standard House collection. With vast glazed areas these homes are designed to connect the home to the outdoors.
Find out more about these affordable, sustainable architecturally designed homes on our website: https://www.jmlsips.co.uk/standard-designs
NORD Range of SIPs Standard House
Say hello to NORD. One of three ranges we’re introducing to our Standard House collection. The four NORD house types feature large expanses of floor to ceiling glazing, generous open plan layouts and sheltered external decking.
Find out more about these affordable, sustainable architecturally designed homes on our website https://www.jmlsips.co.uk/standard-designs
Scottish Homebuilding Show
Last month’s #ScottishHomebuildingShow. It was great to meet so many attendees and provide some guidance on building an eco-home with SIPs. If you couldn’t join us on the day, don’t forget we’re always through our website. https://www.jmlsips.co.uk/contact-us
JML SIPs Standard House Range
JML SIPs is proud to present our new Standard House Range. This Nordic inspired range has been developed by our talented team to offer a simple off-the-shelf solution. The designs are available in a range of sizes and layouts and can be adjusted according to your requirements.
Scottish Self-Build & Renovation Show, Ardoe House Hotel, Aberdeen - 12th March 2022
JML SIPs will be on stand G02 at the Scottish Self-Build & Renovation Show in Ardoe House Hotel, Aberdeen on 12th March. Come along with your drawings, concepts and photos and get advice from our experts.
Houzz - Best Service 2022
We are delighted to have won the Best Of Houzz 2022 Award for Customer Service on Houzz®, the leading platform for home renovation and design. Best of Houzz is an exclusive programme that recognises just 3% from over 2.7 million active home building, renovation and design industry professionals on the Houzz platform.
Grand Designs Project, Rumbling Bridge
Fantastic coverage of our Grand Designs project in Rumbling Bridge, aired on TV on 15th September 2021! We supplied and erected the SIPs kit for the extension to this gardener’s bothy designed by Architect and client, Iain Shilladay of Staran Architects.
Grand Designs Countdown!
We supplied and erected the SIPs kit for this project in Kinross which has been followed by Kevin McCloud and the Grand Designs TV crew! The episode will be aired live on Grand Designs at 9pm on Channel 4 this Wednesday 15th September! Two more sleeps to go ..... 
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SIP Kit Erection Process
A JML SIPs client is doing a self-build of a Heb Homes kit, supplied and erected by us. Click on this link to their YouTube channel to see the video providing a great insight into the SIP kit erection process: JML SIPs Kit (Heb Homes), Isle of Jura Day 1 House Build - YouTube
Trees for Life
We're starting the year with a positive impact on the environment by planting a tree in Scotland for each fo our employees on our Trees for Life grove. We support this charity across all three of our businesses. Here's the website details if you'd like to plant a tree for someone or mark an occasion with this environmentally friendly gesture www.treesforlife.org.uk
Lech's Retirement
It was a very sad day recently as we said a fond farewell to Lech, one of our longest serving employees. After 12 years Lech is retiring and heading back to Poland. He is without a doubt one of the most skilled joiners and hardest working individuals we have had the pleasure of working with and he will be sorely missed by us all at JML. A socially distanced send off with non alcoholic beer, some gifts and a tune from the JML nephews!
Constructionline Gold VIP Membership
We are delighted to have achieved Constructionline Gold VIP Membership status and use the Constructionline System, along with Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP), to ensure our supply chain meets appropriate business, environmental, insurance and health
Team JML Takes on Ben Chonzie Munro
On Sunday 28th September 2025 the JML Group team swapped desks for hiking boots and set out to climb Ben Chonzie, one of Scotland’s well-known Munros. We couldn’t have asked for better weather, and it was fantastic to see so many colleagues, along with family and friends, embracing the challenge and enjoying the spectacular scenery right on our doorstep in Perthshire.
What Our Clients Say
"We are delighted with our JML Joro house kit. The entire process of arranging the build has been easy, and there has been clarity at every stage. Everyone who has been involved in the build has been professional, friendly and very prompt in offering advice and support. The kit delivery and erection was handled quickly and efficiently. The quality of the product is excellent, and we love the fresh, contemporary design. We highly recommend this company."
Thompson, Nairn
"JML had their own in-house Architect and this got the project moving and on budget. JML built and erected the SIPs frame of a large extension to the rear of our property. They also did the roofing and a front porch, together with the cladding. Once involved, the project went very smoothly and I wish we had involved them right from the start. The guys on site were very good, and I can't fault the service in any way. I can't recommend this company enough and would not hesitate to recommend them or use them again. They are not the cheapest, but you do get very high quality at a reasonable price, and the project represented great value compared to other quotes we had. The work was also all done to the correct timescale, which is rare in this industry".
Logan, St Andrews
"A good team that hold many years of experience in the construction of new tech construction methods. Project was on time and the team that came down from Scotland were polite and hard working".
Ian Dilks, Norwich
"First class service from Commercial Manager, Derek McIntyre, at all stages of the project. Once on site, Gavin Brock and his installation team were skilled and highly efficient. JML SIPs are a great team and know their product."
G. Smith, Strathaven
"For you and your team to hit your estimated build costs at every turn and to do it before deadline was a real credit to your organisation and efficiency and a massive relief to ourselves. We could not have asked for better building contractors. John was so patient and tolerant of my crazy plans and last minute alterations to the house."
Mr & Mrs Wilson, Tree Cottage, Killearn
"We are extremely pleased with the professional service provided by JML SIPs. Not only is the work to a high standard but also the positive and client specific approach was exceptional throughout."
Robin Wilson, Auchterarder
"JML SIPs provided a friendly, efficient service which was completed within the set timescale and within budget."
Ian Reynolds, Killikrankie
"JML SIPs were very professional and conscientious throughout all the stages of the construction of this high specification property. Their attention to detail, responsiveness and service provision were first class."
Douglas Sheasby, Dunblane
"We are delighted with the high standard of renovation and extension work recently carried out by JML SIPs. John and Robin proved invaluable with help and advice as the project progressed and all the direct tradesmen employed by them were helpful, courteous and efficient. No problem was too big or small and they were very flexible with all arrangements."
Bob Lindsay, Dunkeld
"The team were courteous and hard working, arriving promptly on site every day. The site was also kept very tidy with cut blocks and slates stacked for use before any new materials were cut. Every comment from the local community about the build has been positive and I am happy to pass on the recommendation to anyone considering building a house."
Gordon Motion, Stirlingshire
"JML SIPs provided a first class service in building our four-bedroom house in Moray. We were highly impressed with the design consultant who listened to our requests and with us decided on the house that would meet all our needs. We were supported through the whole building process and felt that we were listened to. It is not too much to say that we enjoyed the journey. During the build the workmen were well mannered and hard working. They were clearly skilled craftsmen and confident and efficient in their work. The manager and designer were attentive to our request for change and creative in managing any problems that arose. When we contacted the office manager and reception staff they were friendly and very helpful. We had an excellent experience with JML SIPs and would certainly use them again."
Janet & Tam McVeigh, Moray
