APPOINTMENTS & NEWS; PROJECT REPORT - RETIREMENT LIVING; BUILDING FABRIC 41 Growth in off-site construction A recently completed timber frame site in Kent
Nick Whittle joint M.D. of Target Timber Systems at one of their recently completed developments in Surrey
to commence work on two projects with a combined order value of £2 million. The mixed developments of houses and apartments, one in Oxford and one in Folkestone are due to commence timber frame erect December this year. Both projects are for existing clients of Target with Folkestone being the last phase of an ongoing development. Targets Timber Systems joint managing
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pecialist timber frame building manufacturers Target Timber Systems have in the last 10 days been instructed
director Nick Whittle told us, “These speculative developments not only demonstrates our customers confidence in Target but in the housing market in general. Despite slow house sales in some areas there is a pent up demand for new housing which is reflected in the amount of orders we are receiving for 2020 site starts, Once the political landscape is clearer we believe demand for timber frame building systems will outstripping our industries ability to supply”. There is a lot of activity in the timber frame
manufacturing sector at the moment, Barratts recent acquisition of Oregon Timber Frame and giant building material supplier Saint-Gobain’s acquisition of Scott Frame. Persimmon continue to be successful with their manufacturing company Space4, with Countryside, Berkeley, and many others also looking at off-site building manufacturing solutions as part of their future growth, maybe a market to watch!
01403 782600
www.targettimber.com
STA System for safer truss bracing
One of the major problems facing the housebuilding industry is how to safely fix bracing timbers to roof trusses, according to Safety Platforms. The company’s STA System is a bespoke access system which makes truss-bracing safer, easier and faster. Fixing bracing timbers to roof trusses is an extremely dangerous and high risk activity with potential falls of 5m to 7m. Even with the use of decking systems or bags, a joiner can still fall the height of the truss – potentially sustaining severe injuries, before landing on the decking system or on bags some 7m below. Due to the short duration work and multi-work positions, the STA System is a practi- cal, cost effective solution to an extremely high risk activity. The STA System provides a safer means of access to higher levels of the roof trusses where the bracing timbers are fixed. It is so easy to use that the joiners prefer this safer, faster method of working. For further information, please visit the Safety Platforms website.
01924 420820
www.safetyplatforms.co.uk
WWW.HBDONLINE.CO.UK
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