As England grapples with a mounting housing shortage and increasing pressure to build more, faster, and greener, the construction industry finds itself at a turning point. The Government’s pledge to deliver 1.5 million new homes over the next five years has put the spotlight firmly on modern methods of construction — and one solution stands out: offsite-manufactured timber frame.
At Deeside Timberframe, we’ve seen first-hand how timber frame can unlock efficiencies for developers across residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. And as demand in England continues to rise, we’re more convinced than ever that timber frame offers a commercially viable, scalable, and sustainable route forward.
A Smarter Solution to Meet Housing Demand
The traditional brick-and-block model simply can’t keep pace with the scale and speed of development now required. Labour shortages, weather disruptions, and longer build times all create challenges for developers under pressure to meet deadlines and budgets.
Timber frame construction eliminates many of these hurdles. By manufacturing structural kits offsite and delivering them ready for rapid on-site assembly, we’re helping developers significantly shorten programme durations without compromising quality. Homes can be made weather-tight in a matter of weeks, internal works can begin sooner, and overall costs are easier to control.
This is particularly valuable in affordable and social housing developments, where delivery time and cost certainty are critical — but the benefits extend just as well to private housing and commercial sectors.
Net Zero Starts with Material Choice
The push towards Net Zero construction also makes timber frame more relevant than ever. As a renewable, carbon-sequestering material, timber has a far lower embodied carbon footprint than steel or concrete. It also aligns with emerging policy priorities across the UK — including England’s updated Part L regulations and the upcoming Future Homes Standard.
At Deeside Timberframe, we’re proud to be supporting our clients in meeting these evolving standards through high-performance, fabric-first solutions that support long-term energy efficiency and environmental performance.
Why Deeside Timberframe?
Having supplied high-quality timber frame systems across Scotland for decades, our expansion into England is backed by experience, capacity, and proven results.
With a new office in Warrington, our team is on the ground supporting clients across Merseyside, Lancashire, Cumbria, North Yorkshire and beyond. From design advice and technical guidance to efficient delivery and reliable support, we bring a partnership approach to every project — working closely with developers to get things right from the start.
Our advanced offsite manufacturing capabilities and in-house expertise allow us to adapt to different build programmes, specifications, and site constraints — making timber frame a practical, flexible choice in even the most complex developments.
Building Faster, Building Better
England’s construction sector needs modern, efficient, and sustainable solutions. Timber frame delivers on all three. With the scale of housing demand only growing, now is the time for developers to rethink what’s possible — and embrace the methods that will get us there faster.
If you’re looking for a smarter, more efficient way to build, we’d love to talk.
For more information on how Deeside Timberframe can support your next project, contact us today at info@deesidetimberframe.com or call 01569 767 123.