Bellway launches its state-of-the-art timber frame facility Bellway Home Space

Bellway, one of the UK’s leading housebuilders, has officially opened its new state of the art timber frame facility, ‘Bellway Home Space’, located in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Mansfield.

At a launch event yesterday afternoon, the Bellway executive team welcomed, Councillor Andy Abrahams, attending as a Director of Mansfield and Ashfield Business Network, and industry dignitaries alongside key partners and employees, to showcase the new 135,000 sq ft manufacturing space developed in partnership with Donaldson’s Timber Systems and fitted with state-of-the-art robotic machinery from Swedish manufacturer Randek.

The factory has started to supply Bellway with timber frame kits in early 2026, with production increasing to around 3,000 homes each year by 2030 and will create 80 new jobs, with the majority recruited from the local area with many new to the construction sector.

Bellway’s investment in timber frame construction reflects its commitment to delivering much-needed high-quality energy efficient homes, together with achieving its growth ambitions by increasing the build speed and efficiency on construction sites.

Bellway Home Space also supports Bellway’s commitment to operating responsibly and sustainably. By increasing the use of timber, which sequesters carbon, the business can significantly reduce carbon emissions to achieve net zero by 2045.

The facility will also play a key role in Bellway’s strategy for increasing capital efficiency across the group.

Jason Honeyman, Chief Executive Officer at Bellway, said:

“The launch of Bellway Home Space represents a significant milestone, and I would like to thank our colleagues and key partners for their work in bringing this new facility to life.

“The impact for Bellway extends beyond our growth ambitions and reducing our carbon footprint. Increasing our use of timber frame construction will play a central role in shaping the future of the business, delivering much-needed energy efficient homes while continuing to meet the high standards of quality our customers expect from Bellway.”

Chris Hagan, Managing Director at Home Space, Bellway, said:

“Home Space provides Bellway with a purpose-built facility that brings timber frame manufacturing closer to our housebuilding operations. The scale of the facility, combined with its state-of-the-art machinery and excellent location, enables us to manufacture high-quality timber frame components efficiently and support the delivery of much-needed homes across our developments.

“We are delighted to be able to recruit and reskill our workforce recruited from the local area, which has seen a decline in manufacturing production over recent times. We selected Mansfield due to its manufacturing heritage and perfect geographic location giving road access to many of our divisions across the UK.”