TIMBER WORKSHOP: Unlocking Downtime
Timber manufacturers face the same cyclical pressures as the wider construction sector—quiet pipelines, fluctuating orders, and costly downtime. But timber also offers something unique: its sustainability appeal and design flexibility make it a perfect candidate for a shared solution.
That’s why BUILDOFFSITE & The Offsite Guide are hosting a Timber Downtime Workshop—a practical 90-minute session to test a platform-led approach that connects underutilised capacity with real demand.
Together, we’ll:
- Map out where downtime occurs and why
- Define what “good” looks like for resilience and profitability
- Explore business models that could make this platform viable
- Shape the next stage of a pilot programme to present to UK Government for support & funding
Your input will directly influence how this platform evolves—and how timber can strengthen resilience across the UK offsite industry.
Places are limited. To register your interest, email:
Agenda
- Welcome & Context – framing the downtime challenge and our shared objectives.
- Beta Platform Demonstration – video walkthrough of the downtime platform, showing how it could unlock value for timber manufacturers.
- Group Discussion: Challenges & Opportunities – where downtime occurs, what barriers exist, and how a platform could help.
- What Good Looks Like – co-defining success criteria: utilisation, revenue stability, and leveraging timber’s sustainability advantage.
- Exploring Business Models – options to make the platform viable and attractive for manufacturers, clients, and partners.
- Wrap-Up & Next Steps – feeding insights into the Downtime Sprint Framework and shaping the pilot programme to present to UK Government for support & Funding.
Additional Information
Pre-Workshop Survey: Unlocking Downtime in Offsite Manufacturing