Green Building Initiatives
Research prepared by the Consortium for Research on Renewable Industrial Materials showed that in 2015 nearly one-third of home builders (31%) report that they are currently doing ‘green-builds’ for more than 60% of their projects, and over half (51%) expect to be doing that level of green building work by the year 2020. Green homes […]
Accoya – The Wood of Choice For Three Architizer A+ Award Winning Projects
Accoya, the world-leading, high performance sustainable wood, was the material of choice for three of this year’s Architizer A+ award-winning architectural projects. Announced this month, the three category winning projects included; The Royal Arena, Denmark, City Hall Venlo, Netherlands and the Tintra Footbridge, Vossenvangen, Norway, with each project specifying Accoya wood due to its ease of use, sustainable credentials, […]
Feature Project: From PVC To Wooden Shutters
Many of our recent projects have been custom window and shutter fabrication. We are happy that our reputation for excellent craftsmanship and service is still growing and that we set the standard for windows and shutters in Bermuda. One recent project arose after initially meeting our client at the Coldwell Banker Home Show. After continuing […]
Types of Decks
(*photo provided by Accoya® wood) The type of deck area you have can be due to a number of reasons; from space and shape of your property to the plain of land you have, to your personal preference. So take time to close your eyes and envision how you want your space to be. If your […]
Bringing it All Together
We love when a beautiful piece comes together. The striking wood, the smooth pieces, the sturdy build, and the stunning aesthetics all bring a piece to life. The art of joinery is what makes a project into a completed piece. With so many ways to put together wood this is a true art form in […]
Accoya Celebrates a Decade of Durability
World-leading Modified Wood Stands the Test of Time World’s first Accoya-clad home in Glenrothes, Fife, celebrates its 10-year anniversary with minimal maintenance required TRADA Report shows positive test rig results of 10-year uninterrupted exposure to natural weathering Accoya proven to have unmatched resilience, durability and low maintenance Click here to view the video Accoya, the world-leading modified […]
Meet our Carpenter Mr. Olwin Clark
We have a lot of staff working here at BS&R Group and appreciate all they do. One of these people is our Joiner and Carpenter Olwin Clark. Having been at BS&R for almost 30 years we just can’t imagine the place without him. What is your job title? Joiner/Carpenter What do you do at BS&R? […]
Project Feature: Tuckers Town
Our latest project in Tuckers Town allowed us to showcase our range of expertise. We locally built and installed exterior shutters, an outdoor shower deck, outdoor gates and frames, a radius pergola, lattices, a firewood storage unit and a several benches. The windows and shutters – accounting for the majority of the work – were […]
Accoya Wood is Preferred for Historical Bermuda Buildings
Bermuda is benefiting from a local millwork company’s use of a leading sustainable building material. As the primary local distributor of Accoya products, the BS&R Group sees its many uses and benefits as a perfect fit for our island community. Accoya is one of the most advanced wood products on the market; it is a […]
Outdoor Furniture “Must Haves”
March 20th is the official end of Winter this year. For most of us that means spending more time relaxing and entertaining outside. In the past, we have written how important it is to create and plan your outdoor living spaces in advance of the Spring & Summer seasons. Let’s look at a few popular […]