Fleming Homes opens new factory and invests in advanced CNC technology
A Berwickshire business has announced a major step forward in its manufacturing capability with the launch of Platform 1 – a new factory, state-of-the-art CNC technology and an expanded prefabricated product.
The investment by Fleming Homes at its headquarters in Duns responds to rising demand for factory-built solutions that ease on-site labour pressures, improve consistency and help teams deliver more predictable build programmes.
Designing and manufacturing bespoke timber frame homes for 40 years, Platform 1 marks the next stage in the company’s evolution – strengthening its commitment to innovation and continuous improvement, while keeping the experience firmly centred on the customer.
The new factory introduces an enhanced prefabricated product range, including a closed panel solution in which key elements are installed in the factory.
At the heart of Platform 1 is a major investment in advanced manufacturing technology. A new CNC-controlled saw fully integrated with Fleming Homes’ design software allows components to be precision-cut directly from digital models, improving accuracy and consistency while optimising material use and reducing waste.
Sarah Mathieson, managing director, said: “Platform 1 is about making self-building feel more straightforward.
“When we can complete more of the work in the factory, we reduce complexity on-site, shorten build programmes and help customers move through the process with greater confidence.”
Jane Morrison-Ross, chief executive of South of Scotland Enterprise which provided almost £200,000 worth of funding to the project, said: “Creating more homes and more choice of homes is one of our key priorities.
“Fleming Homes’ new facility will contribute towards these aims, with the efficiencies it will deliver helping reduce the time required to build new homes and cutting waste.”