Calldene Structural Timber Solutions, one of the South East’s most experienced structural timber engineering specialists, has completed the latest investment phase at its Dover Trussed Roof Company site with a £60k premise modification to increase production capacity and support truss assembly.

By increasing ceiling height to an existing production facility, the investment provides a dedicated space for truss assembly, enabling more efficient use of the current building footprint. This intelligent engineering boosts manufacturing capabilities by improving assembly capacity and increasing Calldene’s overall production output by 20%.

The expansion creates a new space for truss assembly and is also a crucial investment in safer working practices and improved conditions, enabling further efficiency in the production process. The combination of reduced manual handling and increased circulation capacity will contribute to higher productivity and smoother workflows.

Les Fuller, Managing Director at Calldene Structural Timber Solutions, said: “This expansion is an important step in our ongoing investment programme. It’s about creating a safer, more efficient working environment at Dover Trussed Roof Company while increasing capacity and capability – so we can continue to improve availability, lead times and service for customers across the South of England.”

The latest investment aligns with Calldene’s continual improvement path for long-term business strategy and growth, strengthening its position within the structural timber market. Fully operational from March 2026, the site expansion is set to increase product flexibility and scope, benefiting customers served by Calldene’s Canterbury and Lancing operations. In many cases, the additional capability will also reduce the need for ‘two-piece’ frames, helping to cut costs and delivery times while improving structural integrity and installation efficiency for clients.

The building expansion follows Calldene’s recent investment in its first dedicated delivery vehicle, as the business continues to prioritise improvements in capacity, efficiency and customer service. Serving both company’s production sites, Dover Trussed Roof Company and Triad Timber Components, this new truss truck improves delivery services and capabilities to customers across Southern England.

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Keepmoat is investing more than £102 million into a 604 property housing regeneration scheme at the former Boots site in Nottingham, now named Beeston Canalside, following a partnership with Platform Housing Group.

The multi-million pound site will deliver new, energy-efficient and affordable homes, transforming the disused brownfield land.

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NCC investment over the next three years will total £39 million for the sites at Erith, Bircham and Inchinnan.

This investment will create substantial value for the construction industry through an expanded training offer, outstanding teaching, learning and support, and beacon leadership across the wider training sector. The investment also includes new programmes and pathways developed in line with industry needs, making NCC a provider of choice for large-scale infrastructure projects.

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National Federation of Builders (NFB) reacts to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ £600 million investment to train 60,000 construction apprentices.

Richard Beresford, Chief Executive of the NFB, said: “The Chancellor has followed up her push for planning reform with considerable new funding to train more construction apprentices, demonstrating her understanding that without business certainty and high-quality training, new learners will struggle not only to be trained, but most importantly, to be retained.

As SMEs train 73% of construction apprentices, the Chancellor now needs MHCLG, DEFRA. DESNZ, DfT, and DBT to support her ambitions. These departments must work together to ensure that SMEs, the trainers and retainers, are able to win pipelines of work so they can afford to take on apprentices, support their growth and establish meaningful careers.”

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