Manufacturers in the construction industry - Revision history

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	A manufacturer is an organisation or business that produces goods to sell them to a customer. Manufacturers transform raw materials, components, assemblies, and so on, into finished products, often involving processes organised into a production line.		A manufacturer is an organisation or business that produces goods to sell them to a customer. Manufacturers transform raw materials, components, assemblies, and so on, into finished products, often involving processes organised into a production line.
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		+	"The process by which a construction product is produced, assembled, or fabricated for the purpose of being placed on the market for incorporation in a permanent manner into construction works or parts thereof, in accordance with applicable technical specifications and performance requirements." Governmen[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Government t] published [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/699c68cad2b9c6ec5b6fbbe8/Construction_Products_Reform_White_Paper.pdf Construction Products Reform White Paper] 26 February, 2026.

	Manufactured products are commonly made on a large scale before being distributed to customers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers and so on.		Manufactured products are commonly made on a large scale before being distributed to customers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers and so on.
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	NB [https://www.cpicode.org.uk/ The Code for Construction Product Information], Version 1.0, published by CCPI in September 2021 defines a manufacturer as: “any natural or legal person who manufactures a Construction Product, or has a Construction Product designed or manufactured and places it on the market under their own name or trademark”.		NB [https://www.cpicode.org.uk/ The Code for Construction Product Information], Version 1.0, published by CCPI in September 2021 defines a manufacturer as: “any natural or legal person who manufactures a Construction Product, or has a Construction Product designed or manufactured and places it on the market under their own name or trademark”.

−	Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ has a range of articles relating to manufacturing, including:	+	Designing Buildings has a range of articles relating to manufacturing, including:

	* 3D printing in construction.		* 3D printing in construction.

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	In the construction industry, manufacturers are often referred to as suppliers. For more information see: Suppliers.		In the construction industry, manufacturers are often referred to as suppliers. For more information see: Suppliers.
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		+	NB [https://www.cpicode.org.uk/ The Code for Construction Product Information], Version 1.0, published by CCPI in September 2021 defines a manufacturer as: “any natural or legal person who manufactures a Construction Product, or has a Construction Product designed or manufactured and places it on the market under their own name or trademark”.

	Designing Buildings Wiki has a range of articles relating to manufacturing, including:		Designing Buildings Wiki has a range of articles relating to manufacturing, including:

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	* Supply chain management.		* Supply chain management.

−	[[Category:~~Construction_techniques~~]] [[Category:~~Products_/_components~~]] [[Category:~~DCN_Product_Knowledge~~]] [[Category:Roles_/_services]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:Construction_techniques]] [[Category:Products_/_components]] [[Category:Roles_/_services]]

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	* Make-to-order (MTO): Goods are produced when orders are received, making it easier to control inventory. However, this can result in longer waiting times for clients, and a steady stream of orders is required otherwise production will stop.		* Make-to-order (MTO): Goods are produced when orders are received, making it easier to control inventory. However, this can result in longer waiting times for clients, and a steady stream of orders is required otherwise production will stop.

−	* Make-to-assemble (MTA): Component parts are produced in anticipation of orders for assembly. This means the manufacturer is ready to fulfil orders, but it result in a backlog of parts that are waiting to be used if demand is slower than anticipated.	+	* Make-to-assemble (MTA): Component parts are produced in anticipation of orders for assembly. This means the manufacturer is ready to fulfil orders, but it can result in a backlog of parts that are waiting to be used if demand is slower than anticipated.

	Testing and certification can be used to verify quality.		Testing and certification can be used to verify quality.
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	* Supply chain management.		* Supply chain management.

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	* Make-to-order (MTO): Goods are produced when orders are received, making it easier to control inventory. However, this can result in longer waiting times for clients, and a steady stream of orders is required otherwise production will stop.		* Make-to-order (MTO): Goods are produced when orders are received, making it easier to control inventory. However, this can result in longer waiting times for clients, and a steady stream of orders is required otherwise production will stop.

−	* Make-to-assemble (MTA): Component parts are produced in anticipation of orders for assembly. This means the manufacturer is ready to fulfil orders, but ~~can~~ result in a backlog of parts that are waiting to be used if demand is slower than anticipated.	+	* Make-to-assemble (MTA): Component parts are produced in anticipation of orders for assembly. This means the manufacturer is ready to fulfil orders, but it result in a backlog of parts that are waiting to be used if demand is slower than anticipated.

	Testing and certification can be used to verify quality.		Testing and certification can be used to verify quality.

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	* Building products.		* Building products.
		+	* Constituent construction product.
	* Construction materials.		* Construction materials.
	* Construction Products Regulation.		* Construction Products Regulation.

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	* How Computer Aided Manufacturing is Changing the World.		* How Computer Aided Manufacturing is Changing the World.
	* Intelligent building management systems IBMS.		* Intelligent building management systems IBMS.
		+	* Intermediate product.
	* Kitemark.		* Kitemark.
	* Lean construction.		* Lean construction.

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−	A manufacturer is an organisation or business that ~~operates by producing~~ goods ~~with the purpose of selling~~ them to a customer. Manufacturers ~~adopt processes that~~ transform raw materials, components, assemblies, and so on, into finished products, often involving ~~various operations that are divided among different workers according to expertise, known as~~ a ~~‘production line’~~.	+	A manufacturer is an organisation or business that produces goods to sell them to a customer. Manufacturers transform raw materials, components, assemblies, and so on, into finished products, often involving processes organised into a production line.

−	Manufactured products are ~~typically~~ made on a large scale before being distributed to ~~an individual customer~~, ~~a wholesaler~~, ~~distributor~~, ~~retailer, etc~~.	+	Manufactured products are commonly made on a large scale before being distributed to customers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers and so on.

	Manufacturing operations tend to utilise one of the following types of production:		Manufacturing operations tend to utilise one of the following types of production:
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	* Make-to-stock (MTS): Goods are produced by predicting the market and producing regardless of orders being received. There is the risk that producing too much will result in needing to sell any surplus at a loss, whereas producing too little will result in not selling enough to maximise profit or even cover operating costs.		* Make-to-stock (MTS): Goods are produced by predicting the market and producing regardless of orders being received. There is the risk that producing too much will result in needing to sell any surplus at a loss, whereas producing too little will result in not selling enough to maximise profit or even cover operating costs.

−	* Make-to-order (MTO): Goods are produced when orders are received, making it easier to control inventory ~~and means that market demand is not the main driver~~. However, this can result in longer waiting times for clients, and a steady stream of orders is required otherwise production will stop.	+	* Make-to-order (MTO): Goods are produced when orders are received, making it easier to control inventory. However, this can result in longer waiting times for clients, and a steady stream of orders is required otherwise production will stop.

	* Make-to-assemble (MTA): Component parts are produced in anticipation of orders for assembly. This means the manufacturer is ready to fulfil orders, but can result in a backlog of parts that are waiting to be used if demand is slower than anticipated.		* Make-to-assemble (MTA): Component parts are produced in anticipation of orders for assembly. This means the manufacturer is ready to fulfil orders, but can result in a backlog of parts that are waiting to be used if demand is slower than anticipated.

−	~~Manufacturer’s certificates~~ can be used ~~to ensure quality control, and~~ to verify ~~standards of construction products and workmanship. Third parties test~~ quality ~~characteristics of the manufacturer’s products and provide certification. For more information, see Manufacturer's certificate~~.	+	Testing and certification can be used to verify quality.

	Manufacturers must adhere to certain standards and regulations when producing their goods. For example, the Eco-Design for Energy-Related Products Regulations 2010 requires manufacturers to achieve minimum standards for the amount of energy regulated products consume. A declaration of conformity must be drawn up by the manufacturer or importer and the CE mark applied.		Manufacturers must adhere to certain standards and regulations when producing their goods. For example, the Eco-Design for Energy-Related Products Regulations 2010 requires manufacturers to achieve minimum standards for the amount of energy regulated products consume. A declaration of conformity must be drawn up by the manufacturer or importer and the CE mark applied.
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		+	In the construction industry, manufacturers are often referred to as suppliers. For more information see: Suppliers.

	Designing Buildings Wiki has a range of articles relating to manufacturing, including:		Designing Buildings Wiki has a range of articles relating to manufacturing, including:

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	A manufacturer is an organisation or business that operates by producing goods with the purpose of selling them to a customer. Manufacturers adopt processes that transform raw materials, components, assemblies, and so on, into finished products, often involving various operations that are divided among different workers according to expertise, known as a ‘production line’.		A manufacturer is an organisation or business that operates by producing goods with the purpose of selling them to a customer. Manufacturers adopt processes that transform raw materials, components, assemblies, and so on, into finished products, often involving various operations that are divided among different workers according to expertise, known as a ‘production line’.
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	* Make-to-assemble (MTA): Component parts are produced in anticipation of orders for assembly. This means the manufacturer is ready to fulfil orders, but can result in a backlog of parts that are waiting to be used if demand is slower than anticipated.		* Make-to-assemble (MTA): Component parts are produced in anticipation of orders for assembly. This means the manufacturer is ready to fulfil orders, but can result in a backlog of parts that are waiting to be used if demand is slower than anticipated.
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		+	Manufacturer’s certificates can be used to ensure quality control, and to verify standards of construction products and workmanship. Third parties test quality characteristics of the manufacturer’s products and provide certification. For more information, see Manufacturer's certificate.

	Manufacturers must adhere to certain standards and regulations when producing their goods. For example, the Eco-Design for Energy-Related Products Regulations 2010 requires manufacturers to achieve minimum standards for the amount of energy regulated products consume. A declaration of conformity must be drawn up by the manufacturer or importer and the CE mark applied.		Manufacturers must adhere to certain standards and regulations when producing their goods. For example, the Eco-Design for Energy-Related Products Regulations 2010 requires manufacturers to achieve minimum standards for the amount of energy regulated products consume. A declaration of conformity must be drawn up by the manufacturer or importer and the CE mark applied.