Donaldson Timber Systems has secured a place on the Off-Site Homes Alliance (OSHA) national construction framework where they will provide offsite timber frame manufacture for Category 2 housing
Donaldson Timber Systems (DTS) has secured a position on the Off-Site Homes Alliance (OSHA) national construction £2bn framework for volumetric (CAT 1) and panelised (CAT 2) Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), where it will deliver offsite timber frame panelised system build for Category 2 housing over four years.
DTS will work with 23 housing associations and local authorities across the country, designing, manufacturing offsite and installing timber frame wall panel building systems.
Priorities in this service delivery will include build speed, fabric performance, building design and meeting cost requirements.
Using offsite timber frame manufacturing to achieve net zero and swift project delivery
DTS’ fabric-first approach allows housing providers to create sustainable, resilient, and affordable homes that meet the Future Homes Standard and net zero operational carbon.
In 2022, DTS became one of the first manufacturers to achieve Buildoffsite Property Assurance Scheme Plus (BOPAS Plus) in recognition of the quality and durability of its offsite timber frame build systems.
Mike Perry, business development director, Donaldson Timber Systems, said: “By securing a position on the OSHA MMC Cat 1 and Cat 2 Framework, we can build upon our strong relationship with affordable housing providers nationally and bring them along on DTS’ timber frame, fabric-first journey.
“We look forward to facilitating greater efficiency and value for clients who procure via this framework, and supporting OSHA’s mission to deliver 20,000 homes with MMC technology.”
Delivering affordable homes and social value
Matthew Harrison, chief executive of OSHA member Great Places Housing Group, said: “We’re delighted to be working with Donaldson Timber Systems on the new OSHA framework. We’re confident they will be able to work with us and the OSHA clients in delivering the sector’s extensive development ambitions.
“We were pleased with the positive response from the market and received high quality proposals and substantial social value pledges for our communities. We are now looking forward to mobilising the framework and working together on new projects to realise our ambitions of delivering much-needed affordable homes.”
