Steeltech

Cygnum Timber Frame

Cygnum Timber Frame, established in 1997 and headquartered in Galway, Ireland, is a leading offsite manufacturing company specializing in timber frame structures. With over 25 years of experience, Cygnum has become a prominent figure in the Irish construction industry and has expanded its operations to the UK. The company opened an office in Suffolk, UK, in 2007, leveraging its expertise in Ireland to compete in the technically demanding UK market. In March 2026, Cygnum agreed to be acquired by Grafton Group plc, signaling a strengthening of future growth and customer offerings. Cygnum's core business revolves around the design and manufacture of timber frame structures for a variety of applications. These include volume house building, hotels, apartment blocks (up to 6 stories), care homes, and schools. The company emphasizes the use of timber frame construction due to its superior insulation and energy performance, computer-aided design, factory-controlled manufacturing, reduced build time, enhanced site control, and greater design flexibility. The company also highlights the use of natural and sustainable materials in their construction. Cygnum emphasizes a commitment to skilled craftsmanship and excellence in manufacturing, integrating cutting-edge technical engineering and design capabilities. Their in-house design team and experienced installation crews ensure precision, speed, and accuracy in the construction of timber frame structures. Cygnum offers specialist systems to enhance projects. Their website also highlights the benefits of timber frame construction regarding insulation and energy performance. They are described as leaders in offsite construction and suppliers of timber frame structures to the Irish market. Client testimonials point towards their understanding of good timber frame practices, design, manufacture, installation and final product. Clients also mention seamless design collaboration, commitment to program certainty, and consistent delivery of high-quality projects at scale.

Galway, Ireland

Gleoite Homes

Gleoite Homes is an Irish manufacturer of modular homes and extensions, committed to providing energy-efficient, custom-built structures. Based in Ireland, they offer complete build solutions from groundwork to handover, utilizing sustainable materials and emphasizing quick installation. Gleoite Homes focuses on delivering high-quality, cost-effective, and sustainable homes tailored to the Irish climate. They pride themselves on crafting homes and extensions that meet SEAI standards, helping clients qualify for SEAI grants. The company's offerings include modular new builds, home extensions, home renovations, garden rooms, and office pods. Their modular homes are customizable and designed to meet specific client needs and preferences, ensuring 100% customer satisfaction and BER A ratings. They also provide insulated foundations, Kore-approved and ideal for Irish weather and BER compliance, offering groundworks and foundation in one, which saves time and energy costs. Gleoite Homes uses Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) and modern construction methods to deliver energy-efficient homes. These panels, combined with advanced ventilation systems and energy-efficient windows and doors, result in homes that are built to last, energy efficient and are tailored to the Irish climate. Gleoite Homes operates a factory-based production process, promoting efficiency and reducing construction waste, a key aspect of their commitment to sustainability. They prioritize recycling and using sustainable materials, offering a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional on-site building methods. Their experienced team works closely with clients, even accommodating client-supplied architectural drawings to ensure the home is built to their exact requirements while adhering to Irish building standards. Recent projects completed by Gleoite Homes showcase their expertise and dedication to quality craftsmanship. They build energy-efficient homes across Galway and beyond, and they are specialists in insulated foundations. Gleoite Homes also build residential and small-scale commercial builds.

Dublin, Ireland

Berko Pod Systems

Berko Pod Systems, based in County Derry, Northern Ireland, is a family-run business with over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, specializing in modular builds, glamping pods, and garden rooms. Though headquartered near Dublin, the company manufactures its pods in Dungiven, Co. Derry, with a current capacity of 120 modular rooms per year and plans for future expansion. Berko Pod Systems leverages modern methods of construction and cutting-edge technology to design, engineer, and manufacture high-end modular glamping pods, homes, and garden rooms. Their products cater to a range of needs, from residential extensions to leisure and hospitality applications. Berko Pod Systems distinguishes itself by using light gauge structural steel frames in all its garden rooms, glamping pods, and modular homes. This material offers several advantages over traditional timber frames, including increased strength and durability. The light gauge steel is also an environmentally conscious choice, comprising 25% recycled material and being 100% recyclable at the end of its life cycle. It generates significantly less waste compared to traditional construction methods. The steel frames are weather-resistant, ideal for the climates of the UK and Ireland, and are not susceptible to rot. Furthermore, the lightweight nature of the steel simplifies modular construction and transportation. Berko Pod Systems guarantees the durability of its light gauge steel frames with an 80-year warranty. The company emphasizes sustainability and build quality in its modular structures. Insulation, ventilation, and airflow are carefully considered in the design process, resulting in U-values comparable to those of new-build homes. All pods undergo rigorous testing and are supplied with electrical certifications before leaving the factory. Berko Pod Systems offers both a versatile range of standard pods and a bespoke service, allowing clients to customize the shape, design, and size of their dream pod. Their system utilizes high-tech software to precisely process designs and manufacture the steel frames, ensuring accuracy. They can deliver a turnkey three-bedroom modular home in just three months, while garden rooms and glamping pods can be constructed in only one week, and use ground screws for the base which saves time and resources. Berko Pod Systems serves clients throughout Ireland. They offer a variety of garden pods suitable for home offices, cinemas, gyms, art studios, relaxation spaces, and entertaining areas. Their products include garden rooms, glamping pods, modular homes, and extensions, all built with a focus on quality, sustainability, and durability.

Dublin, Ireland

Therma House

Therma House, an Irish prefab manufacturer based in Kilkenny, Ireland, specializes in designing and constructing modern, energy-efficient timber frame homes. The company focuses on delivering high-quality, customizable homes within a significantly shorter timeframe compared to traditional construction methods, often boasting completion within a few weeks. Therma House aims to create homes that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also exceptionally energy-efficient, helping homeowners reduce their carbon footprint and save on energy costs. Therma House utilizes a prefabrication process where all the elements of the house, including walls, ceilings, and roof trusses, are manufactured in a factory under strict quality control. This approach ensures precision and minimizes on-site construction time. Pre-plumbed and pre-wired elements are delivered to the building site along with windows, further streamlining the assembly process. The company emphasizes a rapid construction cycle, claiming to build houses in approximately three weeks, with the assembly process on-site potentially taking as little as a few days. They provide insulated foundation slabs to further enhance the energy efficiency of their houses. The company builds houses using timber frame construction from factory-made elements. Houses are advertised as water, damp, and fire-resistant, built to EU standards, and highly energy efficient. Therma House highlights the energy-saving benefits of their homes, stating that they require up to three times less energy than standard houses due to modern insulation and heat recovery systems. This emphasis on energy efficiency aligns with their commitment to creating eco-friendly and cost-effective homes. Beyond residential buildings, Therma House offers modular houses suitable for residential and commercial use as well as holiday homes, emphasizing a short construction cycle. Therma House also offers support in navigating the mortgage process, assisting customers in dealing with banks and other financial institutions. While based in Ireland, Therma House has expanded its reach to other countries including Germany, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Sweden, Poland and Britain. The company aims to construct 5000 certified modular homes for 5000 families by December 2025. They can work with pre-designed house plans or build based on customer's own custom plans.

Kilkenny, Ireland