The versatility of Ultra-Span was brought to bear when it was used to deliver a visually stunning roof design in Pretoria. We talk to Paul Gadzikwa, MiTek Software & Product Research Manager, who was tasked with the design and now ranks it as one of his all-time favourites…. I’m lucky in that I always find
Frame Homes has been in the business of building homes since 1974. Now one of the largest and longest-standing timber frame manufacturers in the UK, its 100-strong team has created tens of thousands of homes. In the second film in our Aspire series, we meet Tom Dodd, Development Manager at Frame Homes. Surrounded by the
Once a customer, Dedicated Services General Manager, John Rowe knows all there is to know about the ins and outs of Residential Construction – and how Dedicated Services can provide support to businesses with high workload needs and those looking to expand their teams. We spoke to him to find out how his 700-strong team
MiTek’s exciting PAMIR roof truss and Posi Joist design software is proving a real hit with customers. We talked to David Mueller [MiTek SA Software Development Executive] to find out more about how it’s helping architects, developers and builders alike turn projects into reality. I’ve been overseeing software development in South Africa for almost 12
You’d expect anyone from MiTek to sing the praises of its products – and Paul Gadzikwa, MiTek Software & Product Research Manager is no different. We asked him to tell us why he’s a bit of an ‘Ultra-Span-evangelist’! I joined MiTek back in 2003 as a timber engineer, but it wasn’t until I moved to
With over 300 clients scattered across the globe, MiTek’s Dedicated Services team in Vietnam is helping to bring digital construction to the masses. We spoke to Wayne Rutherford, MiTek Dedicated Services, General Manager for Component Manufacturer Services to ask him why he thinks MiTek’s Dedicated Service is a great opportunity for component manufacturers around the
It’s great to see people get excited about your products, so we were delighted to meet Robin Clevett, carpenter and self-confessed ‘construction industry fanatic’, who is not short of enthusiasm or experience, when it comes to timber roof projects. His biggest passion is challenging projects, and Robin has become a well-known character in the industry
According to the International Energy Agency, almost 180 million heat pumps were used for heating in 2020, with the global stock increasing nearly 10% per year over the past five years. Heat pumps have become the most common technology in newly built houses in many countries, but still only meet 7% of global building heating
MiTek’s Posi-Joist™ has become a regular feature in George Clarke’s Remarkable Renovations; a popular building renovation shows. The hit UK channel 4 show follows the stories of people breathing new life into unused and unloved buildings, transforming local landmarks into unique family homes that celebrate their past. The series reveals some remarkable builds; and in
Timber frame homes and off-site construction are the future, says Frame Homes development manager Tom Dodd. We asked him why – and explored how the company’s relationship with MiTek is proving to be key to the housebuilder’s enduring and impressive success story. Tom is a man who is clearly passionate about creating peoples’ dream homes. Most
