Purpose and vision
Building better homes. Building better futures.
At Donaldson Timber Systems, we believe that the way we build today defines the world we live in tomorrow.
Our purpose is simple but powerful:
To lead the transformation of housebuilding through sustainable timber construction, creating high-quality, low-carbon homes and buildings that improve lives, strengthen communities, and protect the planet.
This belief drives everything we do, from how we design and manufacture our timber frame systems, to how we work with customers, train our people, and invest in innovation.
Our purpose: We’re building the sustainable low carbon homes of the future.
Our purpose goes beyond product. It’s about progress.
We’re here to make building smarter, cleaner, faster, and fairer, for our partners, our people, and future generations.
We exist to:
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Change the way homes are built in the UK, driving the shift to modern methods of construction (MMC).
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Champion timber as the natural route to net zero, locking carbon into every structure we build.
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Empower people — from colleagues to customers — through training, learning and shared knowledge.
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Support housing growth by helping deliver affordable, high-performance homes for all.
Every home and building we build reflects our goal to make construction part of the climate solution.
Our vision: shaping the future of construction
Our vision is to be the UK’s most trusted, innovative and sustainable timber frame partner, leading the transition to low-carbon, high-performance housing.
We see a future where:
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Timber is the material of choice for homes across the UK.
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Offsite construction is the norm, not the exception.
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Every development meets the Future Homes Standard and supports net zero.
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Skills, training and innovation ensure the industry’s long-term resilience.
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Communities thrive in homes that are affordable, efficient, and built to last.
Our vision is not about growth for its own sake. It’s about progress with purpose.
Our approach: how we make it happen
We turn purpose into action through a simple, powerful approach:
expertise, innovation, and partnership.
Expertise: Over 50 years of timber frame leadership and 160 years of Donaldson Group heritage.
Innovation: Constant investment in automation, product development and digital manufacturing.
Partnership: Working side by side with our customers, suppliers, and people to deliver long-term value.
Every project we deliver reflects our promise:
to build better homes, better communities, and a better future together.
Our values in action
Our values are what guide us every day, shaping how we work and who we are. These values aren’t statements, they’re standards we live by.
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Integrity
We deliver on our promises with transparency, openness and clarity.
Sustainability
We act responsibly for the planet, the people we employ, and the communities we serve.
People
We nurture and empower our people and partnerships, creating opportunities for growth.
Excellence
We set the standard for quality, safety and performance in every project.
Innovation
We continuously improve through technology, creativity and forward thinking.
Our commitment to MMC and offsite construction
At Donaldson Timber Systems, we’re fully committed to advancing Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and offsite manufacturing as the future of housebuilding. By combining precision engineering, digital design, and sustainable materials, we deliver homes that are built faster, perform better, and achieve higher quality and consistency. Our investment in automation, innovation and skills ensures we remain at the forefront of the UK’s transition to smarter, safer, and more sustainable construction.
With you all the way
From the homes we build to the people we employ, from our customers to the communities we serve, everything we do is guided by our goals to create lasting value through better ways of building.
At Donaldson Timber Systems, we don’t just manufacture timber frame buildings and homes.
We build trust. We build progress. We build the future.
