Modular & Pre-designed Buildings
If you have a unique project that requires a unique solution then please get in touch; we can design for mass production by other manufacturers, or carry out the design and build for smaller bespoke projects and manufacture in our own unit.
Structures
Low-Steel, High-Performance Modular Construction
At Building with Frames, timber sits at the heart of every design. We continually refine our systems to reduce embodied carbon and improve structural efficiency.
Unlike many modular providers, we have engineered our structures to contain less than 3% steel. As a result, our modules remain lighter, more sustainable and often more cost-efficient, without compromising structural integrity.
Reducing steel not only lowers carbon impact but also reduces costs, improves lifting efficiency and transport flexibility.
Advanced Timber & SIP Modular Systems
We manufacture our modular structures using either:
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High-performance SIP panels, or
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Our own super-grade timber frame system with recycled newspaper or wood pulp insulation
This approach allows us to deliver robust, energy-efficient modules suitable for:
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Standalone buildings – Modular extensions – Garden rooms and annexes – Saunas and wellness – Architect-led bespoke dwellings
Because we manufacture in a controlled factory environment, we maintain accuracy, protect materials from moisture, and improve airtightness performance.
Fitting out and external finishes
Modular Weight, Finishes & Crane Strategy
When selecting internal finishes and external materials, you must consider weight alongside crane capacity and site access.
Fully finished modular units typically weigh more per square metre because they include:
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Higher levels of insulation – Complete external cladding systems – Internal linings and first-fix services
Crane Reach & Site Logistics
Module size and finish specification directly affect:
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Total lifting weight – Crane capacity requirements – Lifting radius and travel distance
Therefore, we engineer each project around its lifting strategy from the earliest design stage.
To support this process, we offer a detailed site appraisal service, where we assess access constraints, crane positioning, ground conditions and delivery logistics to determine the most suitable modular configuration and installation method.
By aligning design, manufacturing and lifting strategy early, we reduce risk, control costs and ensure smooth on-site installation.
