Many of the bigger construction companies still have a joinery workshop within their overall resources but many of the medium to more compact companies have had to close part of their production facilities and out- source joinery and other skills to sub- contractors This makes sense financially as work is made to order and you can find no overheads, such as paying for utilities/wages when there is little work on As recovery in the construction industry starts to happen which there are 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 we have to start looking at ways of production which can only help kick start the regeneration One possible idea is buying in component items for minimal assembly but achieving great cost savings Doors and windows are both obtainable in kit forms, in a variety of timbers and styles Maybe even the larger companies will look at this idea Lets take windows for example If you are creating a large number of similar houses, the probabilities are that multiples of exactly the same window style and size will undoubtedly 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 much less space and are less inclined to be damaged and then to site for fitting and glazing Assembly is very straightforward and may be completed by semi skilled labourThis can work as long as the company who's given the task of producing your windows is set up to get this done Research them carefully and seek references before ordering A good joinery company can tailor a product to suit your requirements Stormproof style or traditional, a range of 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 raise the unit cost but saves time on site Again consider the quality of what is on offer- frame thickness, timber quality, paint finish and ironmongery if it's provided https//joiners-barrowinfurnesscouk/ and talk to the business to gauge whether they have the resources and skills to manufacture exactly what you want Doors can be supplied in component form but generally customers want them fully assembled and quite often pre-hung in a frame with all ironmongery fitted and then removed Once on site, the entranceway frame just needs fitting in the frame and checking it is plumb, before refitting the door and ironmongery This saves effort and time on site and usually prevents problems like locks not operating correctly because they have already been pre- tested during initial fitting The advantage of fully assembled items is that they can be be pre-finished with paint or lacquer, again saving time on site It isn't 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 unit is practically complete The speed of building using these new pre-fabs is incredible Wall sections including cut outs for doors and windows could be built by very few workers in a matter of hours I think 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 change of attitude The government must also take renewable energy such as solar power and spend money on the technology All new houses should have a solar panel and these are available these days in "tile look" therefore you don't even start to see the unit once its installed It has to function as way we begin to think Hope you agree Give me your thoughts 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, Hand made conservatories and Orangeries, Ornate staircases, Individual furniture pieces, Designer Mouldings and personally commissioned items All work is undertaken utilizing the best in materials and modern techniques, in conjunction with many years of experience and product development