What BUILDFRAME SOLUTIONS LIMITED does

Buildframe Solutions Limited is a Nottingham-headquartered offsite construction contractor founded in January 2010, operating across England in the Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) segment. The company delivers light gauge steel frame (LGSF), timber frame, glulam, cross-laminated timber (CLT), structural insulated panels (SIPS), hot-rolled steel transfer structures, and steel frame sections, supplemented by project management, carpentry labour, and method-statement documentation (RAMS and Lift Plans). It positions itself as a multi-material specialist, enabling clients to source diverse structural frame systems from a single supply-chain partner rather than contracting separate fabricators for each material type.

The company's core operational asset is the proprietary OnTime Management System, an in-house platform that spans project planning, design coordination, manufacturing, and on-site assembly. This system underpins Buildframe's claim of vertical integration from design through erection. The company holds the Constructionline Gold prequalification (2024) and SSIP Health and Safety Approval (2024), alongside workforce certifications including CSCS, SMSTS, CPCS, IPAF, and PASMA, supporting eligibility for tier-1 contractor and public sector frameworks.

The business model is project-based subcontracting: Buildframe supplies fabricated structural components, project management, and installation services to construction industry clients described as "some of the largest players" in the UK market. Revenue mechanics appear to derive from fixed-price or measure-and-value construction contracts, with no disclosed pricing model, recurring revenue component, or external investment. The company is privately held with no disclosed parent, investors, or leadership changes on record, and operates from a single registered office in Arnold, Nottingham.

Name

BUILDFRAME SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Legal name

Buildframe Solutions Ltd

Website

https://buildframe.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Buildframe Solutions Limited is a UK-based offsite construction contractor delivering light gauge steel, timber, glulam, CLT, and SIPS structural frame systems, plus project management and installation, serving major UK construction industry clients from its Nottingham base.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Offsite Construction Services

NAICS

Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (238120), Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing (332312), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Cold-Formed Steel Framing & Studs (IMADACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wood Trusses, I-Joists & Framing Components (IMADADAD)

Keywords

• Offsite construction services
• Modern methods construction
• Light gauge steel frame
• Timber frame construction
• Construction project management

Headquarters

HQ city

Arnold, Nottingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Offsite Construction Services: Specialist installation services for Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) including panelised structures, HRS Transfer Structures, Light Gauge Steel Frame (LGSF), Timber Frame, Glulam, and Cross Laminated Timber (CLT). Services also include complete project management.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Buildframe Solutions is an offsite construction specialist providing installation and project management services using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). The company delivers specialist frame construction services including Light Gauge Steel Frame (LGSF), Timber Frame, Glulam, Cross Laminated Timber (CLT), SIPS, Steel Frame Sections (SFS), and HRS Transfer Structures to large construction industry clients across the UK.

Product overview

Buildframe Solutions Limited is an offsite construction specialist offering multiple construction services through Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). The company provides a unified service portfolio centered on frame construction services (Light Gauge Steel Frame, Timber Frame, Glulam, CLT, SIPS, and Steel Frame Sections), complemented by project management and carpentry services. Their offering is delivered as a single integrated construction service rather than separate modules, with RAMS documentation and lift plans supporting project delivery, underpinned by their proprietary OnTime Management System for daily project tracking and client reporting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Frame Construction Services Comprehensive frame construction services including Light Gauge Steel Frame (LGSF) for walls, floor cassettes, steel decking, rebar and mesh, HRS transfers, and stairs; SFS (Steel Frame Sections) for supply and installation; Glulam and CLT (Cross Laminated Timber) for columns, beams, purlins, walls, floors, steelwork, and stairs; Timber Frame for sole plates, walls, head-binders, cassettes, roof trusses, spandrels, cut roofs, and stairs; and SIPS (Structural Insulated Panel Systems). Targeted at construction industry clients undertaking student accommodation, hotels, residential, and Modern Methods of Construction projects.
• Project Management Comprehensive project management services including consultation, planning, guidance and advice, design support, and project programmes for construction projects. Targeted at construction industry clients requiring end-to-end delivery oversight.
• Carpentry Services Carpentry services including roof trusses and cut roofs for residential and commercial construction projects. Targeted at construction industry clients requiring timber carpentry installation.
• RAMS & Lift Plans Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS) and Lift Plans documentation services for construction projects, ensuring health and safety compliance. Targeted at construction industry clients requiring compliance documentation for site operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Daily project updates from site to management and clients allowing timely decisions

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature1 record

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Portakabin: UK-based modular construction provider serving education, healthcare, and commercial sectors. Adjacent comparable on offsite construction methodology and target customers, with much larger scale and broader service portfolio.
• Kingspan Group: Global leader in insulated panels, structural framing, and offsite construction systems. Overlaps with Buildframe's SIPS and structural framing services; serves similar enterprise construction customers at vastly larger scale.
• Etex (Siniat): Global building materials group with UK presence in drywall, plasterboard, and structural framing systems. Adjacent comparable on construction supply chain integration and enterprise contractor customers.
• Severfield plc: UK's largest structural steel contractor offering fabrication and erection of structural steelwork. Comparable on the structural metal / steelwork element of Buildframe's services but operates at vastly larger scale on commercial and infrastructure projects.
• Hadley Group: UK-based manufacturer and supplier of cold-formed steel sections, light gauge steel framing, and structural steel components. Comparable product overlap with Buildframe's LGSF offering, with significantly broader portfolio and global footprint.
• Voestalpine Metsec: UK-based manufacturer of light gauge steel framing, steel sections, and structural framing systems. Directly comparable to Buildframe's LGSF and structural framing services but operating at much larger scale with proprietary manufacturing capability.

Direct peers

• McAvoy Group: UK offsite construction specialist providing modular and panelised buildings for education, hotels, and residential sectors. Directly comparable on MMC methodology and target verticals, though more design-and-build oriented.
• Ilke Homes: UK offsite construction specialist focused on modular housing using light gauge steel frames. Highly comparable on MMC technology stack and panelised construction methodology; serves residential developers and housing associations.
• Sigmat: UK specialist in light gauge steel frame construction for residential, student accommodation, and hotel developments. Highly comparable direct peer — same LGSF technology, same target sectors (student accommodation, hotels), same MMC positioning.
• Wernick Buildings: UK offsite modular construction company serving education, healthcare, and commercial sectors. Comparable on MMC approach and enterprise contractor customers; offers more modular/portable solutions than Buildframe's panelised framing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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