Why Yorkon?

Introducing a viable alternative to traditional construction that is faster, safer and delivered on time and on budget

With only 63% of projects delivered on time and only 49% delivered to budget, traditional build fails to meet the major challenges facing construction today.*  That's why more organisations than ever before are recognising the need for more innovative methods of building that are safe, clean and efficient, and which minimise disruption, guarantee quality and cost, and save time.

In response, Yorkon offers you the perfect solution for today's construction needs. Over the last 5 years, Yorkon has improved the percentage of projects delivered on time and on budget from 94% to 100% in 2005.** And that's just the beginning…

When you choose Yorkon, you choose:

• Speed – Innovative building projects delivered in up to half the time of traditional construction. So you can enjoy a faster return on your investment.
• A safer, cleaner site - Compared to HSE statistics on the safety of traditional construction methods, Yorkon solutions increase site safety by 46%.
• Minimum disruption and fewer vehicle movements to your site – Your building is manufactured in highly controlled factory conditions so you benefit from less disruption on your site and 90% fewer vehicle movements.
• Experience and expertise – For over 25 years, Yorkon has pioneered the use of off-site construction in every sector. Which means that Yorkon can offer you the expertise and experience needed to complete your project on time and on budget.
• Higher quality building – With a zero tolerance manufacturing process, you can be certain that quality is guaranteed. In fact, Yorkon has earned ISO 9001: 2000 certification – the UK quality management systems standard.
• Less wastage of materials – Fewer defects in both process and output offers you a building system with less waste and a clean, environmentally friendly construction process.
• The UK's leading off-site specialist– In recognition of our contribution to the construction industry, Yorkon has been awarded Best Off-site Specialist for the past three consecutive years. So when you choose Yorkon, you can be sure that you're choosing the very best.
• Design flexibility – Innovations such as curved buildings, a wide range of claddings and glazing options ensure that the Yorkon approach to off-site construction offers you unequalled design flexibility.
• Unrivalled manufacturing centre – with a 250,000sqm state-of the-art manufacturing centre, Yorkon has the scale and capacity to deliver your project
• Part of the Shepherd Building Group and subsidiary of Portakabin – the Shepherd Building Group is one of the largest privately owned construction groups in the UK with over 4,000 employees worldwide and a turnover of £725m.
• Peace of mind – Yorkon provides you with a unique Customer Charter setting out the excellent levels of service that you can expect throughout your project.
• An award-winning building system of the highest quality - Reflecting Yorkon's growing reputation as the leading name in off-site construction, the Company has been honoured with a string of national and international awards for design, innovation and safety.
• A pioneering 5-year product and 20-year structural warranty package – giving you the assurance that your building is built to last.
• Independent British Board of Agrément (BBA) and Local Authority Building Control (LABC) approval - So you can be certain that your facilities will meet the relevant Building Regulations and Building Standards.

* Source: Research carried out by BCIS on behalf of Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors Construction Faculty – September 2004.
** Based on Yorkon analysis between 2001 and 2005.