Custom Builds - Current Projects
We are currently working on a number of private house building projects around Dumfries and Galloway and South Ayrshire ranging from new builds to conversion of existing structures.
Isle of Whithorn
A new development of 9 apartments, with sea views, in the Isle of Whithorn. 3b construction will begin work on these new apartment situated on Harbour Row in the very near future.
Glenhoul Hill
The design intention is to create a contemporary single storey ‘long house’ which is recessive in the landscape, sustainable in its construction, very low in energy consumption, and aiming for zero net emissions of carbon dioxide for all energy use in the house.
It is proposed to achieve a ‘zero carbon’ house by using very high levels of insulation, minimising air infiltration, heating using a ground source heat pump with solar hot water heating panels in the roof and generating electricity using a wind turbine. Surface water run off from the house will be channelled to a pond and used for watering the garden, etc. Foul water will be treated by a sewage treatment plan and reed bed system.
Auchengarth Farm
3b construction are currently building this new house near Largs on the Ayrshire coast.
Garryhorn Farm
This new house is for a farm worker at the dairy facility 3b construction are currently building on this site.
Glenhoul Quarry
This is a new home near Dalry in Dumfries and Galloway.
The Kennels
On this challenging project our team will be extensively refurbishing an existing building and constructing two new wings of accommodation. These new wings will be separated from the existing by a glazed hallway. These wings will be situated at the top of a steep bank to make the most of the views and be supported by a steel frame. The structure includes mono-pitch roofs clad with standing seam zinc and the walls are clad with self coloured render and panels of zinc. There is extensive glazing to the public rooms and clerestory glazing has been incorporated to provide south light to these rooms. A ground source heatpump will be installed with underfloor heating throughout.
Killumpha - Port Logan
This impressive new farmhouse is perfectly situated for views in to both Port Logan Bay and Luce Bay. Again we are utilising our 200mm Closed Panel System to minimise heat loss and therefore running costs. The project includes a large detached garage to the rear of the property and extensive use of natural stone to elevations.
57 Ardlochan Road – Maidens
The first stage of this project will be to demolish and remove the existing property on this plot of land. A new house will be built as a replacement. The house has been designed to reflect, in a contemporary form, the style and character of the Arts and Crafts properties typically found in Troon and Turnberry. The materials which will be used in construction will therefore be of a high quality consisting of plain clay tiles to the roof, zinc roofing and cladding to the dormers and rear dining room roof and white self coloured render to the external walls. The sills, basecourses and chimney cope will be finished in natural sandstone. We will be using our 200mm closed panel system for the main structure which will be manufactured at our off-site facilities.
Clauchrie
This new build house is very much at the design stage with our Technical Services team working closely with the architects to come up with the optimum proposal. Again this project will be utilising our 200mm closed panel timber frame system to minimise heat loss. This house will be incorporating the very latest in micro generation technologies including solar photovoltaic panels and a wind turbine. There will be many other sustainable features incorporated within the design to lessen the environmental impact of the building such as the use of waste stone from an old quarry.
Lingwood – Portling
The construction of a three storey house built on a steeply sloping site near Dalbeattie will be extremely challenging for our team of house builders. A specific feature of this property will be the zinc roof.
North Two Mark – Stoneykirk
We are about to begin building this new home in Galloway.
It will incorporate a ground source heat pump and wood burning stove which are two of a number of renewable energy sources 3b construction can offer when building your new home.
This new build house will be split level with a garage on the ground floor and the living space up above.
West Ringuinea - Sandhead
This is the first of what we call the ‘Galloway ecobothy’. This contemporary take on a Galloway Cottage is very interesting and we hope one of many similar houses we build in the area. This economical, yet highly specified, house ticks many of the boxes for providing a sustainable building within a limited budget that will be inexpensive to run.
Ford House – Clarebrand
A 2 storey house with studio and garage annexes. This build presents our teams with a whole new set of challenges due to the outer fabric of the entire shell being made of zinc metal sheeting. Again this house is based upon our 200mm closed panel system. A ground source heat pump and solar thermal panels are being incorporated along with the Scandinavian timber windows.
Mains of Airies – near Kircolm
On the site of a derelict building this new home that measures in excess of 400m2 is our largest one-off build to date. This build brought many challenges to our Technical Services Team with such features as a circular tower cut into the gable end of the house and roof structure. All the stone from the derelict building previously on the site was reused in the construction of the new house. This project is due to be completed by the end of May.
Moorpark of Baldoon
188m2 square custom built home. This 4 bedroom home is built all on one level and incorporates underfloor heating throughout.
Butterchurn – Port Logan
We are currently converting the old Butterchurn tea room into a modern 3 bedroom house. This has obviously involved considerable re-working of the existing layout and major refit to bring the building up to current legislative requirements.
Drumfad - Port William
This two storey, five bedroom house with double height floor to ceiling glazed frontage is being built near Port William.
Stables End – near Leswalt
This three bedroom bungalow has a large dining and kitchen area with adjoining sun lounge.