Barratt Developments buys Oregon Timber Frame

Oregon, one of Barratt’s key timber frame suppliers, produces over 2,000 units annually from its manufacturing sites in Scotland and England – located in Selkirk and Burton upon Trent.

The move follows Barratt’s decision last year to build at least 20% of its homes using an element of offsite construction, including timber frame, by 2020.

Over the last three years, Barratt has built approximately 5,500 homes using timber frame construction.

It currently uses timber frame in the majority of residential properties it builds in Scotland and is increasing its use across England and Wales.

Following the acquisition Oregon will remain based in Selkirk, where its experienced management team will continue to lead the business, complementing the Barratt operations in Scotland.

“Barratt is committed to increasing the number of homes we build using offsite construction as part of our overall volume growth aspirations and to mitigate the current skills challenges facing the industry,” said Barratt Developments chief operating officer Steven Boyes.

“We're very proud of what we have achieved over the last two decades, building a successful company with a fantastic workforce,” said Oregon Timber Frame chairman Rod Lawson.

“Now we welcome the next chapter with Barratt who are as committed to quality as we are and have exciting plans for the future of both of our businesses.”