Many of the larger construction companies still have a joinery workshop as part of their overall resources but many of the medium to smaller sized companies have had to close section of their production facilities and out- source joinery and other skills to sub- contractors. This makes sense financially as work was created to order and there are no overheads, such as paying for utilities/wages when there is little work on.
As recovery in the construction industry starts to happen which you can find definite signs of, you will have a demand for specialised products- joinery, metalworking, etc. With no" internal" production available, contractors will be sub contracting even more work than before.
So https://joiners-barrowinfurness.co.uk/ need to start looking at means 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 as of this idea. Lets take windows for example. If you are creating a large number of similar houses, the chances are that multiples of the same window style and size will be required. You will want to have the windows made off site in component form, transported to your organization for assembly ( that is easily done because the windows take up significantly less space and are less inclined to be damaged) and then to site for fitting and glazing. Assembly is very straightforward and can be carried out by semi skilled labour.This can work as long as the company who is given the duty of producing your windows is established to do this. Research them carefully and seek references before ordering.
An excellent joinery company should be able to tailor a product to suit your requirements. Stormproof style or traditional, various mouldings with regards to the look and various timbers to match 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's on offer- frame thickness, timber quality, paint finish and ironmongery if it is provided. Visit and talk to the business to gauge whether they have the resources and skills to manufacture just what you want.
Doors can even be supplied in component form but generally customers want them fully assembled and frequently pre-hung in a frame with all ironmongery fitted and removed. Once on site, the door frame just needs fitting in the frame and checking it really 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 delivered to site, especially for bathrooms- where the unit is pre tiled and all items fitted. Once on site the water and drainage connections are made and the unit is practically complete. The speed of creating using these new pre-fabs is incredible. Wall sections including cut outs for doors and windows can be built by very few workers in just a matter of hours.
I think that with the populace due to increase, we need more affordable housing for several and new ways to reduce build time. Maybe its time for a big change of attitude.
The government also needs to take renewable energy such as for example solar power and spend money on the technology. New houses should have a solar power and these are available these days in "tile look" which means you don't even start to see the unit once its installed. This has to be the way we begin to think.
Hope you agree.
Give me your thoughts.
Gordon
Burwood Joinery Ltd is really 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 pieces of Furniture, Designer Mouldings and personally commissioned items.
All work is undertaken utilizing the best in materials and modern techniques, coupled with a long time of experience and product development.