Increasing numbers of property developers are choosing to build new homes using timber frames for two primary reasons; they understand the importance of building with eco-friendly and sustainable materials, and they know that they can build their new homes in less time for less money. There are many other benefits associated with self-building a home […]

What types of buildings can timber frame be used for? Timber is one of the oldest known methods of building which can be traced back thousands of years. Both here in the UK, and across Europe, many early timber frame or half-timber frame buildings are still standing today, a testament to the strength and resilience […]

It’s been a long time coming, but for those of us that live and breathe the magic of timber, we’re relieved and excited to see new changes to Part L of Building Regulations that came into effect in June 2022, and for timber to be recognised by the government as a solution to future housebuilding. […]

Target Timber Systems are delighted to announce we are now able to offer customers fully factory assembled closed panel timber frame systems. Our latest investment in new machinery and processes allows us to manufacture high quality, fully assembled closed panel timber frames which can be efficiently assembled on site, further reducing construction times and customer […]

If you’re reading this, there’s a high probability that you’re one of a rising number of people who recognise that building your own home is far more cost effective and satisfying than buying a conventional new build. Not only can you build a home that you have designed yourself – for your needs and for […]

To meet the growing demand for efficiently built, low carbon homes and buildings, off-site timber frame systems manufacturer, Target Timber Systems Ltd, has partnered with timber frame specialists ECO-SPACE to supply and install timber frame systems to customers in Devon, Cornwall and the Channel Islands. Target Timber Systems design and manufacture their premium quality timber […]

We doubt that there’s a housebuilder in the land that hasn’t experienced problems on a housebuilding project. We’re talking about big problems such as material delays, skilled staff shortages, inclement weather and unforeseen issues such as accidents – these are all issues that can cause major delays and cost increases. Project delays also have a […]

A short video about Target Timber Systems including the factory and some completed project examples 

When we talk about the benefits of timber frame use, we often promote the speed of build offering prelim savings, weather tightness earlier and of course improved factory-built quality. What often gets missed is something else, and has never been more important with material shortages at the moment. That is – “Just in time delivery”. […]

These days it’s all about being clean: clean eating, clean energy, clean water. And so, it comes as no surprise that clean, eco-friendly living has become the new luxury. Our homes are more than just a building. They represent a place of belonging, a place where we rest, gather and make memories. Our architects have […]