Many of the larger construction companies still have a joinery workshop within their overall resources but many of the medium to more compact companies have had to close section of their production facilities and out- source joinery along with other skills to sub- contractors. This makes sense financially as work was created to order and you can find no overheads, such as for example paying for utilities/wages when there is little work on.
As recovery in the construction industry starts to occur which you can find definite signs of, you will see a demand for specialised products- joinery, metalworking, etc. With no" internal" production available, contractors will undoubtedly be sub contracting even more work than before.
So https://joiners-barrowinfurness.co.uk/ need to start looking at ways of production which will help kick start the regeneration.
One possible idea is buying in component items for minimal assembly but achieving great cost savings. Windows and doors are both available in kit forms, in a variety of timbers and styles. Maybe even the bigger companies will look at this idea. Lets take windows for example. If you are creating a large numbers of similar houses, the chances are that multiples of the same window style and size will be required. Why not have the windows made off site in component form, transported to your organization for assembly ( this is easily done as the windows take up much less space and are less inclined to be damaged) and then to site for fitting and glazing. Assembly is quite straightforward and may be carried out by semi skilled labour.This can work as long as the company who's given the duty of producing your windows is set up to do this. Research them carefully and seek references before ordering.
A good joinery company will be able to tailor a product to suit your requirements. Stormproof style or traditional, many different mouldings depending on the look and different timbers to suit all budgets.
Some companies just want the fully assembled and painted window on site with glazing prepared to fix. This will increase the unit cost but saves time on site. Again look at the quality of what is on offer- frame thickness, timber quality, paint finish and ironmongery if it's provided. Visit and speak to the business to gauge if they have the resources and skills to manufacture just what you want.
Doors can also be supplied in component form but generally customers want them fully assembled and frequently pre-hung in a frame with all ironmongery fitted and then removed. Once on site, the door frame just needs fitting in the frame and checking it is plumb, before refitting the door and ironmongery. This saves time and effort on site and usually prevents problems like locks not operating correctly as they have already been pre- tested during initial fitting.
The benefit of fully assembled items is they can be be pre-finished with paint or lacquer, again saving time on site.
It is not unusual to see "pod" type units being sent to site, especially for bathrooms- where in fact the unit is pre tiled and all items fitted. Once on site the water and drainage connections are made and the machine is practically complete. The speed of building using these new pre-fabs is incredible. Wall sections including cut outs for windows and doors can be built by hardly any workers in a matter of hours.
I believe that with the populace due to increase, we are in need of more affordable housing for all and new ways to reduce build time. Maybe its time for a big change of attitude.
The government must also take renewable energy such as for example solar power and spend money on the technology. New houses must have a solar panel and these are now available in "tile look" which means you don't even see the unit once its installed. It has to be the way we begin to think.
Hope you agree.
Give me your ideas.
Gordon
Burwood Joinery Ltd is a manufacturing joinery business based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.
They provide a bespoke service creating beautiful and practical timber products which range from Sash Windows to Hardwood External doors, Made by hand conservatories and Orangeries, Ornate staircases, Individual furniture pieces, Designer Mouldings and personally commissioned items.
All work is undertaken using the best in materials and modern techniques, in conjunction with many years of experience and product development.