JCS AS & Materialbank is a company that specializes in traditional building crafts, focusing on techniques such as lathing, shifting, gate building and drywalling. The company offers services related to the restoration of old houses and performs carpentry, as well as work with natural stone for foundations, retaining walls and stairs. JCS AS has also established a material bank that promotes sustainable construction by storing and processing older wood for reuse.
The material bank contributes to the circular economy by prioritizing the dismantling of buildings over demolition, which makes it possible to preserve valuable materials such as older beams, doors and windows. The company collaborates with renowned organizations such as Sintef, the Norwegian Historical Monuments Association and Voss Herad to ensure quality and sustainability in its projects. JCS AS & Materialbank has also been involved in the restoration of several listed buildings, including famous places such as Bryggen in Bergen and several buildings in Hol and Voss.