Are timber-framed structures quicker to build?
With a timber-frame structure more of the construction work is undertaken in the factory under controlled conditions leaving less work to be done on site. Not only does this make the build process quicker, but it also ensures a greater degree of accuracy. In addition, the construction work is less often affected by poor weather conditions when it is too wet, too cold or too hot to progress the work. With timber-frame construction, the effects of the weather are not usually critical to the overall programme period and, provided delivery of follow-on components is planned in advance, it is easier to pre-book tradesmen knowing that preceding programme dates are likely to be achieved.
