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The latest news from MiTek

Customers gain new appreciation of MiTek Dedicated Services

A group of key customers now have a deeper understanding of the value that MiTek Dedicated Services can bring to

March 20, 2025

MiTek celebrates International Women’s Day

MiTek colleagues across the globe came together to mark International Women’s Day with a series of activities aimed to empower

March 7, 2025

MiTek’s automation team optimises operations at Crendon’s Dorchester site

Crendon Timber Engineering’s Dorchester branch recently underwent a transformative upgrade with the installation of the Mark 1 Easyjig Press, the

February 18, 2025

MiTek’s Posi-Joist unlocks efficient MVHR integration in sustainable homes

How are we going to fit additional technologies into new homes to achieve FHS regulations? Bellway Homes has been addressing

February 6, 2025

AES share benefits of working with MiTek Dedicated Services

When customers visit our Dedicated Services team in Vietnam, they’re often surprised by just how much support we can provide—sometimes

January 30, 2025

Supply chain engagement at the forefront in building energy-efficient homes

Bellway Homes’ innovative Barton Quarter project is a pioneer of sustainable construction, and early engagement with suppliers has been vital

January 21, 2025

New European headquarters for MiTek

Construction is underway on a new state-of-the-art centre of operations for MiTek in Europe, providing a modern work environment for

January 2, 2025

MiTek Internship Programme: Students get fully immersed in our Customer Experience department

Two months in and our T Level students from Dudley College of Technology, Ekene and Somto, have had the chance

January 1, 2025

Working in 3D at Barton Quarter

MiTek’s cutting-edge 3D platform at the innovative Bellway Homes’ Barton Quarter development has allowed design challenges to be effectively overcome.

December 23, 2024

A year of giving back for MiTek’s Transformation Team

MiTek’s Transformation Team supported local and national good causes and charities throughout 2024, demonstrating the importance of giving back. Guided

December 23, 2024

Allison Homes shares experiences of MiTek Dedicated Services

On a recent visit to MiTek Dedicated Services in Vietnam, we were thrilled to hear firsthand from key customers about

December 19, 2024

Optimised Design is giving UK housebuilders a competitive edge

The UK housebuilding industry is evolving rapidly, and for builders willing to adapt, the rewards are there for the taking.

November 7, 2024

Looking for technical resource in drafting or design?

Anthony Mitchell, Business Development Manager, MiTek, explores the challenges UK housebuilders face in design, drafting, and estimating and how the

October 30, 2024

Aspire Series: Bellway Homes

Plot 256, one of four test plots at Barton Quarter, Lancashire, has become a beacon of innovation and a practical

October 24, 2024

MiTek Interns – Three Weeks In

Three weeks in, we wanted to find out what the MiTek Interns for 2024-25 have been discovering about their place

October 16, 2024

MiTek opens new Dedicated Services global headquarters

MiTek Dedicated Services, a key partner to UK housebuilders and supply chain offering support with drafting, estimating, rendering services, and

October 7, 2024

Future homes now: Showcasing Bellway’s carbon reduction strategy

Bellway Homes’ ambitious experimental Plot 256 is a 2024 Building Awards finalist. Together with partners like MiTek, Bellway is implementing

October 1, 2024

MiTek Interns 2024-25: Focus on Engineering

Following a highly successful six-month intern programme which ran from 2023 to 2024, the next cohort of interns has arrived

September 23, 2024

Dedicated Services wins “Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2024”

Known as the “Oscars of HR”, MiTek Dedicated Services has won a “Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2024”

September 17, 2024

Future Homes Standard – What’s the Latest?

The Future Homes Standard: Paving the way for sustainable and energy-efficient homes. MiTek Commercial Director Tim Garner unpicks the FHS

September 3, 2024

Homeowners can breathe easy: putting indoor air quality on the housing agenda

Homeowners can breathe easy: Innovative ventilation technology is putting indoor air quality on the housing agenda. We spoke to Jason

August 6, 2024

Family values driving national ambitions

The relationship between MiTek and DTE began 25 years ago. The software, machinery and Posi systems have been mainstays of

August 4, 2024

MiTek and Bellway Homes Shortlisted for Two Prestigious Awards

MiTek, in collaboration with Bellway Homes, one of the UK’s leading homebuilders, has been shortlisted for two prestigious awards at

July 29, 2024

Why we believe Design-Make-Build is revolutionising the construction industry

For over half a century, MiTek has been a cornerstone in the construction sector, driving innovation and efficiency. Our mission

July 28, 2024

New Mark 1 Easyjig Press at Crendon Timber Engineering

New Mark 1 Easyjig Press at Crendon Timber Engineering, Dorchester Crendon Timber Engineering has been at the forefront in the

July 22, 2024

Timber in Construction Road Map

MiTek comments on DEFRA’s Timber in Construction Roadmap. By Jimmy Close, Design Engagement Director, MiTek. The UK timber industry is

June 13, 2024

Demand grows for Posi Strut Runner

At the forefront of UK timber engineering machinery and automation, MiTek’s SR15 Posi Strut-Runner is one of the presses in

June 12, 2024

MiTek still ‘the best in class’

Every year, we ask our customers what they think of our products and services. Despite another strong 12 months, here’s

April 16, 2024

MiTek Interns: Looking forward to a bright future in construction

In Autumn 2023, we launched our first internship programme. Fast forward six months, and our four interns are now on

April 16, 2024

Posi-Joist wins prestigious Housebuilder Product Award 2024

MiTek has reason to celebrate! Posi-Joist has won the Best Building Fabric Product category in the notable Housebuilder Product Awards

April 2, 2024

New-look Posi Span Calculator gets technical upgrade

As the uptake of Posi-Joists grows in the UK and Ireland, MiTek expands its Posi Span Calculator to help specifiers

March 25, 2024

After 57 years of investment and innovation, Crendon is at the top of its game

We visited our friends and partners at Crendon to hear all about the genesis of a major construction industry player.

March 11, 2024

Celebrating New Homes Week with the success of Energy House 2.0

New Homes Week is upon us, and Jimmy Close, our EMEA Business Development Director, joins us to share his perspective.

February 26, 2024

Aspire Series: Barratt Developments

UK housebuilding leader, Barratt Developments, has been busy redefining residential property since 1958. Their Technical and Innovation Group Director, Oliver

February 12, 2024

MiTek’s Vision For 2024

What can we expect from 2024? After a rollercoaster year for the industry, MiTek heads into the year with optimism.

February 10, 2024

New EU standards mean more sustainability data when you build with MiTek

MiTek customers are now getting deeper sustainability insights, spread across more of our products’ lifecycles. Learn about the new, improved

February 5, 2024

The Next Generation in Construction: Meet our interns

In Autumn 2023, we launched our brand-new internship programme. Selecting four individuals from a local talent pool at The Dudley

February 5, 2024

The Power of Posi-Joist: DTE installs the new High Speed Posi-Joist Press

Following the launch of its new Exeter branch earlier this year, Donaldson Timber Engineering has recently installed the High-Speed Posi-Joist

January 17, 2024

Posi-Joist revives 17th-century building

How do you restore and adapt a 17th-century building destroyed by fire? In the Swiss town of Cressier, architect Laurent

January 8, 2024

Aspire Series – Croudace Homes

In the sixth film of the series, we visit housebuilder Croudace Homes at Firethorn Place in Surrey. The housing development

December 4, 2023

Housebuilders meet changing building regulations and switch to 3D design

The UK’s housebuilders are designing for the Future Homes Standard and bolstering their capacity, without the need for huge investment.

December 3, 2023

Croudace Homes is embracing the future with Posi-Joist

Posi-Joist is helping professionals from every trade do their jobs to the best of their ability, saving precious time in

December 1, 2023

Unique Challenges: Shropshire House

Shropshire house is a very unusual build, and with unusual builds come unique challenges. ETS (Engineered Timber Solutions) were tasked

November 20, 2023

Meet our class of 2023

At MiTek, we’re always looking for new ways to support the future of our industry. This year, we’ve launched a

November 8, 2023

Digital Construction and the Importance of Collaboration

This year, MiTek UK and Ireland attended Offsite Expo – a unique event that aims to bring together those who

October 23, 2023

Aspire Series – ETS

In the fifth film of the series, we meet Jill Sankey, Managing Director of ETS (Engineered Timber Solutions.) With a

September 26, 2023

MiTek: The future of housebuilding at the Offsite Expo

This year MiTek will be exhibiting at Offsite Expo, showcasing its Design-Make-Build™ solutions on Stand E10. Today sustainability is not

September 18, 2023

Jill Sankey of ETS is building on a legacy

Roof truss and floor joist specialists, Engineered Timber Solutions (ETS), has enjoyed a long steady rise. Find out how a

August 22, 2023

Reshaping The Built Environment Through Partnerships: MiTek joins BETA

MiTek is pleased to announce that is has joined The Built Environment Technology Association (BETA), the UK's leading built environment

August 19, 2023

Offsite Construction Awards: MiTek and Pasquill shortlisted

MiTek is delighted to announce that together with Pasquill we have been shortlisted in the Offsite Construction Awards, recognising our

August 14, 2023

MiTek partners with CRASH as a corporate patron

We’re pleased to announce our partnership with CRASH as a corporate patron. CRASH is a construction industry charity dedicated to

July 31, 2023

Structural Timber Awards: The Serpentine Gallery Shortlisted

MiTek is pleased to announce that the Serpentine Gallery has been listed as a finalist in the Product Innovation category

July 26, 2023

Donaldson’s Karol Radziejowski is leading from the front and building with the best

Hear about a growing career that’s still going from strength to strength after 14 years. And how a genuine care

June 14, 2023

Making the switch

When you’re used to working a certain way, it’s easy to get comfortable. Why change something that already works? But

June 14, 2023

The Hobbit House: A unique circular roof held up with Posi-Joist

In a secluded rural spot in Preston, a unique building is coming to life. Tucked away beneath a sedum grass

June 14, 2023

When great things happen – MiTek and WholeHouse®

When the UK’s largest builders’ merchant, Travis Perkins, approached us and explained its plans for a revolutionary house design platform

May 11, 2023

MiTek clients rate software ‘Best in Class’

It might sound a bit of a cliché, but here at MiTek we believe in the importance of helping our

May 10, 2023

The future is PAMIR AWP

One piece of software to design and model a whole house in 3D. The future is PAMIR AWP. Graham Daniels,

April 19, 2023

New machinery is driving the future of automation: Are you ready?

MiTek’s expanding range of machinery in structural timber engineering keeps us at the forefront of construction. Here’s what that means

March 6, 2023

Posi-Joist Cassettes Become a Key Component in Energy House 2.0

Behind the walls of Energy House 2 exists eHome2 - a unique concept build house. MiTek’s Posi-Joist cassettes are an

March 1, 2023

Tim Garner and Chris Powell talk MMC

MiTek's Tim Garner talks to Chris Powell from Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions about the opportunities with MMC.

March 1, 2023

Construction leaders are rising to the climate challenge

Jimmy Close, sustainability lead at structural timber specialists, MiTek, takes a look at some of the UK’s most sustainable new housing

February 28, 2023

Facing the future together: MiTek’s vision for 2023 and beyond

Better products and deeper relationships are giving us good reason to stay optimistic. MiTek UK & Ireland’s Managing Director, Richard

January 23, 2023

Tim Garner inside Black Chapel

MiTek's Tim Garner takes us inside the Black Chapel Pavilion at the Serpentine Gallery in London's Kensington Gardens. He talks

January 19, 2023

Aspire series – Pasquill/Saint-Gobain MMC

In the fourth film of our Aspire series we meet Chris Powell, Design Director of Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions. When the

December 1, 2022

Hearts and Hands at Mary Stevens Hospice

Like many companies across the UK, we set great store in the importance of local community and our social responsibility,

November 17, 2022

Why Richard Pashley is set on converting people to Posi-Joist

Engineered Timber Solutions (ETS) has doubled down on their Posi-Joist offering, helping more builders prepare for the future of construction.

November 2, 2022

Pasquill and MiTek standing strong together

When the conditions are right for us to fully align with our clients, the results are always incredible. We’re working

October 24, 2022

MiTek’s Posi-Joist and Connector Plates become EPD verified

We’re pleased to announce that our Posi-Joist and Connector Plates have become EPD (Environmental Product Declarations) verified for the UK

October 17, 2022

Aspire series – DWB Roof Truss Ltd at Laceby Manor

In the second part of our Aspire film with DWB, we meet Phil Daniels, Managing Director of DWB Roof Truss

October 3, 2022

Aspire series – DWB Roof Truss Ltd

In the third film of the series, we meet Phil Daniels, Managing Director of DWB Roof Truss Ltd. With a

September 3, 2022

Posi-Joist showcased in Channel 4’s hit TV series Remarkable Renovations

MiTek’s Posi-Joist is back in the second series of George Clarkes Remarkable Renovations, one of UK’s most popular building renovation

August 16, 2022

MiTek’s Dedicated Services team help industry respond to new building regulations

Reducing the carbon footprint of new buildings and increasing their energy efficiency are increasingly important elements in design and build.

August 16, 2022

Laceby Manor Resort launches its new spa with the help of Posi-Joist

Laceby Manor Resort has opened the doors of its new sustainable spa, offering visitors a unique, holistic wellness experience, from

August 9, 2022

John Rowe talks about supporting some of the largest housebuilders around the globe

Once a customer, Dedicated Services General Manager, John Rowe knows all there is to know about the ins and outs

July 3, 2022

DWB’s Phil Daniels is building for the future

With a wealth of construction experience, Phil Daniels isn’t afraid to ask for the right tools to get the job

June 16, 2022

MiTek launches Posi-Joist Revit objects on NBS

MiTek launches Posi Revit objects on NBS Architects and other specifiers across the UK are now using Posi-Joist Revit objects

June 13, 2022

MiTek expands UK operations

MiTek UK & Ireland has recently opened a new facility in the UK, giving it greater capacity as it expands

May 19, 2022

Inventor, Solidworks, Revit and Tekla – whatever your software needs – we have it covered

When Thang Ha first joined Dedicated Services in Vietnam 15 years ago, he little thought that today he’d be the

May 19, 2022

Posi-Joist takes centre stage at Black Chapel

MiTek’s Posi-Rafter and Posi-Stud take centre stage at the Serpentine, Black Chapel designed by artist Theaster Gates MiTek’s Posi-Rafter and

May 18, 2022

MiTek helps expand industry skills and address skills gap

Richard George, Managing Director of MiTek UK & Ireland talks about how the business is helping to expand industry skills

April 28, 2022

A Dedicated Solution

Finding the right people, with the right skills, to keep pace with the demands of your clients continues to be

April 16, 2022

Sign-up to one of our CPD seminars

We’re really keen here at MiTek on training and support, not only for our staff but also for our customers,

March 30, 2022

Posi-Joist popularity grows

The constant pressures on the construction sector – from keeping costs down, meeting changing environmental standards and of course, delivering

March 1, 2022

2022 housebuilder league tables

The recently-released UK housebuilder league tables show the impact of the pandemic on performance, good and bad, and the challenges

March 1, 2022

Aspire series – Frame Homes

Frame Homes has been in the business of building homes since 1974. Now one of the largest and longest-standing timber

January 18, 2022

Dedicated Services for Component Manufacturers

With over 300 clients scattered across the globe, MiTek’s Dedicated Services team in Vietnam is helping to bring digital construction

January 18, 2022

2022 the year of optimism

Richard George, MiTek UK & Ireland Managing Director, discusses the optimism 2022 brings and how MiTek will help UK construction

January 17, 2022

Aspire series – Forfar Roof Truss Ltd

   

December 6, 2021

MiTek launches Aspire campaign

All over the world our customers are achieving fantastic results, each with their own unique journeys and proud stories of

December 1, 2021

MiTek Aspire series – it’s coming!

Coming soon! We’re looking forward to launching our Aspire series. It follows our clients’ unique and proud stories of determination

November 24, 2021

MiTek 3D creates new opportunities

An exciting expansion project at a luxury golf course and popular wedding venue in Lincolnshire is coming on apace –

November 24, 2021

Heat strategy announced – but what does it mean?

The long-awaited government strategy on heat and buildings which was published last month (October) has received a mixed reaction. The

November 19, 2021

The Big Build

It’s great to see people get excited about your products, so we were delighted to meet Robin Clevett, carpenter and

November 19, 2021

Beating global goliaths

Forfar Roof Truss Ltd is Scotland’s go-to brand for roof trusses and floor joists. Hear their founder’s incredible success story

November 4, 2021

The power of partnership

Timber frame homes and off-site construction are the future, says Frame Homes development manager Tom Dodd. We asked him why

October 27, 2021

Posi-Joist helps bring old buildings back to life in George Clarke’s Remarkable Renovations

MiTek’s Posi-Joist has become a regular feature in George Clarke’s Remarkable Renovations; one of UK’s most popular building renovation shows.

October 14, 2021

Making Digital Construction Accessible

It’s 10 years since the UK government mandated building information modelling (BIM) on public sector construction projects. During this time

October 11, 2021

Work Starts on Laceby Manor Resort Expansion

One of the UK’s premier golf courses and sought-after wedding venues is getting an upgrade – and MiTek’s Posi-joists have

October 5, 2021

MiTek wins digital construction award

We’ve always been proud of the support and technological innovation we’ve developed to help our clients visualise and explore their

September 28, 2021

MiTek helps zero carbon homes become a reality

Built around the unique and historical china clay landscape of St Austell, enjoying far reaching views of the Cornish coast,

August 20, 2021

Alan Hampton has never looked back since Dedicated Services joined his team

When Alan Hampton, MD of Forfar Roof Truss Ltd in the UK, heard about MiTek’s Dedicated Services at a customer

August 3, 2021

The Future Homes Standard and how housebuilders are getting ahead

With just over six months until new building regulations come into play, Richard George, MiTek UK & Ireland Managing Director

July 8, 2021

MiTek shortlisted for Digital Construction Award

We’re very proud to have been shortlisted for the 2021 Constructing Excellence Digital Construction Award, here in the West Midlands.

July 5, 2021

UK Prime Minister gets up close and personal with MiTek’s Posi-Joist and Roof Truss system

Boris Johnson tried his hand at fitting roof tiles on a visit to one of the UK’s most sustainable housing

June 18, 2021

Making BIM accessible to all – how do we level the playing field?

How widespread is BIM in UK construction today? Building information modelling (BIM) and digital construction are no longer the ‘new

June 3, 2021

Adapting homes for renewable energy – are we ready for it?

Adapting homes for renewable energy – are we ready for it? The government is due to unveil its eagerly-awaited Heat

June 3, 2021

Can MMC help housebuilders deliver more homes, more efficiently?

The government’s ambition to see at least 300,000 new homes built every year by the mid-2020s was always going to

May 10, 2021

The rise of virtual working in the UK & Irish housing sector

Jimmy Close, MiTek Business Development Director, looks at the impact of Covid on the UK housing sector and how it

May 9, 2021
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