Homebuilding & Renovating Show Surrey 2026: Visit JML SIPs at Stand S752 this weekend!

JML SIPs Apprentice Wins Two Major Awards at UHI Perth

Everyone at JML SIPs is delighted to congratulate Dave Cooper on receiving two prestigious awards at the recent UHI Perth Prizegiving Ceremony.  Representing JML SIPs at the event, Gavin Brock joined Dave as he was presented with:

🏆 UHI Perth Apprentice of the Year 2025–26

🏆 WS Woodmachinery Carpentry & Joinery Best Apprentice Prize

JML featured in The Courier as the business marks 20 years

JML Contracts has been featured in The Courier as the Perthshire-based construction and manufacturing business celebrates its 20-year anniversary.
 

Celebrating Apprentice Success at JML SIPs

We were really pleased to recognise Ewan and Ryan, who have both successfully completed their apprenticeships with the business.  To mark the occasion, we presented them with engraved Estwing hammers - a small but meaningful way of saying well done for the hard work, commitment and effort they’ve put in over the past few years.

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.

Roof Incoming!

Enjoying the views of the Ochils from the second storey of this project in Clackmannanshire. Roof incoming! 

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.

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!

Joro House With a View

Whether you’re watching the waves crash against the shore or the sun dip below the horizon, this Joro house in Scourie offers a lifestyle like no other.

Maximising Natural Light

Maximising natural light from all angles with this SIPs house on the Isle of Lismore. (Photo cred: VMZINC and ©photoarchitecture.com (Paul Kozlowski)).

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!!

Before and After

From blank canvas to modern family home with exceptional thermal performance.

Joro Pitched Roof Standard House Design

The short winter days in the very north of Scotland are no match for our kit erection team.  This is the first of our Joro pitched roof standard house design.

SIPs Kits to the Falkland Islands - press coverage

We are delighted that our project to ship eight SIPs kit homes to The Falkland Islands made it into the Perthshire Advertiser, The Courier, The Herald and Scottish Construction Now.

Joro Completion

We’re thrilled to unveil our latest completion - the Joro house type on the west coast! Nestled in one of the most beautiful spots, this home offers unparalleled views that will leave you speechless.

Roof Finishes

Spotlight on our roof finishes. The most cost effective of all roof coverings is the corrugated metal sheet roofing, which we think looks great and offers an excellent choice for your SIPs house.

Joro 3, North-West Scotland

Exciting updates from our clients on the North-West of Scotland. Their Joro 3 Standard House kit is just about finished and we think it looks amazing!

Nord Standard House

Panoramic glazing in our Nord Standard House creates cohesion between indoors and out.
 

Blairgowrie Men's Rugby Team

Our longstanding JML SIPs colleague and friend, David Rattray Paterson, reached the Bowl Final with Blairgowrie Men’s Rugby Team. The lads were playing at Murrayfield at the weekend. A fantastic achievement.

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!

Maximising the View

Work is well under way in Fife. This stunning home overlooks the River Tay and the use of steel means we can add large windows and an open-plan layout that will maximise the view.

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!

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.

New Home in Morar

From flatpack to the structure of a home in under two weeks!  This Heb Homes project in Morar is an interesting mix of SIPs and traditional roof trusses.

Isle of Lewis

Another job completed on the Isle of Lewis. Phase 1 of this stunning architect-designed house was erected during some challenging weather, but it’s lovely to see the sun shining on it.

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!).

Nearly Moving In Day!

As the internal finishes are underway inside the house, the external works are being carried out by our colleagues from our civil engineering division. Not too long now until moving in day.

The Scottish Crannog Centre Cafe

Our modular structures for The Scottish Crannog Centre’s new café are in place at Loch Tay. It was a big operation, taking 2 days, 3 huge lorries and a police escort!

Isle of Lismore

It’s over and out on the Isle of Lismore as our works are complete and we’ve handed over to the follow-on trades. This is a build of epic proportions and we look forward to seeing the final home.

Design for Loch Rannoch project

Here’s a sneak peek at a sketch design for a project on the shores of Loch Rannoch. We’re still ironing out the details but playing around with a render with slate or timber cladding and a profile sheet metal roofing.

SIPs Kit By Ferry

Tourists, commuters … and a SIPs kit on the ferry to the Isle of Lewis. All neatly wrapped and packed, ready to hit the ground running once we get on site.

Scottish Self-Build and Renovation (Tayside) 2023 - 17th June

We're looking forward to being at the Dewars Centre in Perth for Scottish Self-Build and Renovation (Tayside) 2023 on 17th June.  Come and see us at stand number C06.

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.
 

Map of JML SIPs Projects

Taking stock of our SIPs house projects and it’s amazing to see all the fantastic locations we’ve brought our homes to. Pretty good innings! We’re looking forward to seeing where the rest of 2023 takes us!

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.

Garden Rooms Operations Manager, exciting job opportunity!!

Exciting Job Opportunity with JML Garden Rooms!!
GARDEN ROOMS OPERATIONS MANAGER
We are looking for an Operationst Manager to join our small dynamic team. Click to read more.

Snow Dog

Taking a quick snow break from planning permission and organising site visits. #snowdog #officedog

Visualisation

Working on a pretty cool visualisation for a client in Blairgowrie. The perfect way to show how old and new can come together seamlessly.

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!

Kinloss Update

A recent check-in from one of our clients, proudly showing off their completed build in Kinloss. The Scottish larch is looking great in the autumn sunshine.

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.

Second Floor, Cornwall

Up we go! The second floor in Cornwall is ready to take shape.

VR Technology

We’ve been immersing our clients in their projects with the use of VR technology. This invaluable tool is enabling our clients to get a real feel for their room sizes and even the actual views from each of their windows!

Joiner Vacancy

We're recruiting! We are looking for experienced joiners to join our team of installers working on a variety of building projects throughout the country. More information and details on how to apply below.

Statement roof window

How’s that for a statement roof window?! Flooding our SIPs house in Dollar with natural light.

Nord 1

Helping our clients imagine the Nord 1 design on their plot – this time on the Isle of Mull – with a sketch design. Where you would like to build this spacious three bed, two bathroom home?

Energy Efficient Vapour Control Foil

This internal Vapour Control Foil at our project in Dollar helps to enhance the airtightness of the house and ensures the low energy standard that we guarantee with our SIPs homes.

Scottish Self Build & Renovation Show in Perth, 18th June

Come and visit us at the Scottish Self Build & Renovation Show in Perth on 18th June.

New SIPs storage

Starting as we mean to go on with our new covered storage area. Neat and tidy, filled with SIPs kits that are ready for despatch.

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.

Grand Designs SIPs Project, Rumbling Bridge

Indoor and outdoor living spaces blending seamlessly. Beautiful vision by our clients, Staran Architects, to maximise this historic garden.

Completed SIPs House, Pitlochry

We have completed work on this beautiful SIPs home in Pitlochry.  The happy client has given us a glowing testimonial.

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.

Airtight Vapour Control

A busy week in Kirkmichael as the team fit this airtight vapour control foil to the inside of the external walls.  This will help to maximise the thermal efficiency of this super-efficient house.

SIPs House, Pitlochry

SIPs house, Pitlochry - scaffold has now been removed to allow the finishing touches to be made.

Bonfire Night!

Our bonfire creation for this year - a phoenix rising from the ashes 

Grand Designs Project, Rumbling Bridge

Fantastic coverage of our Grand Designs project in Rumbling Bridge, aired on TV on 15^th 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 ..... !

Off-Grid House, Knoydart Peninsula

JML SIPs were approached by a client looking to build an ambitious off-grid house on the remote Knoydart Peninsula in the Scottish Highlands

Living Wage Employer

As a proud LivingWage employer we were thrilled to hear from Living Wage Scotland that there are now 2000 Living Wage employers in Scotland! We’ve helped to contribute to over £240million of extra wages to low paid workers in Scotland. 

Special Delivery to Isle of Seil

Special delivery to Isle of Seil.  No location is too far or remote for us to transport a beautiful JML SIPs home to!

Office Move!

For the first time in 15 years, we're moving offices!

SIPs Kit Heading to South Uist

Our SIPs kit all loaded, ready to go for this supply only project on South Uist for Heb Homes.

SIPs Build on Arran

This build makes clever use of the uneven landscape, making it part of the design.

Self Build Loan Fund - Deadline for Applications 31st August 2021!

On behalf of The Scottish Government, Communities Housing Trust are administering this time limited fund to assist self-builders where they are unable to obtain mainstream finance.  

SIPs House, Ardgour, Fort William

Our works are complete on the SIPS kit on this large house.  We look foward to seeing the end result. 

Factory work in progress

Our factory is very busy with work in progress.

New Member of the JML Team

Introducing Poppy, the latest member of the JML Team.

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!

Covid-19 Update

As the Coronavirus continues to dominate everything that now happens in the UK and the world, we hope this message finds you and yours safe and in good health. Like so many businesses at this

Project Scotland Article, Aberfeldy SIPs House

We’re delighted with the article published in this month’s Project Scotland covering one of our SIPs (Structural Insulated Panels) family homes we built for a client in Aberfeldy.

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 

STA Assure Gold

The STA Assure membership and quality standards scheme is designed to benefit both customers and members alike, promoting the differing specialisms, accreditations and quality standards held by STA members. The STA has established three levels 

JML featured in The Courier as the business marks 20 years

JML Contracts has been featured in The Courier as the Perthshire-based construction and manufacturing business celebrates its 20-year anniversary.
 

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.