Demonstrating our commitment to health & safety, quality and compliance
We’re pleased to announce that Novo Timber has successfully completed its first SSIP assessment (Safety Schemes in Procurement) — an important milestone in our continued journey towards robust governance, safer working practices, and best-in-class delivery.
For our clients and partners, this marks a clear step forward in how we manage health & safety, risk and compliance across our operations — from pre-construction through manufacture and delivery.
What is SSIP and why does it matter?
SSIP (Safety Schemes in Procurement) is a recognised umbrella framework used across the UK construction industry to assess and demonstrate health & safety competence.
For developers, main contractors and public-sector clients, SSIP accreditation provides confidence that a supplier:
Operates in line with UK health & safety legislation
Has appropriate risk assessments and method statements
Manages competence, training and supervision effectively
Takes a proactive, structured approach to risk management.
In short, it removes uncertainty and duplication — and ensures everyone on a project is working to the same expectations.
Learn more about SSIP by visiting the SSIP website:
Why SSIP matters in Timber Frame Manufacturing.
As an off-site timber frame manufacturer, Novo Timber works in a controlled factory environment where safety, quality and precision are critical.
Completing our SSIP assessment demonstrates that we have:
Robust health & safety policies and procedures
Effective risk assessments and method statements
Clear systems for training, supervision and competence
A proactive approach to hazard identification and control
In short, SSIP confirms that safety is embedded into how we work — not added on as an afterthought.
From the Workshop to the Building Site.
Our SSIP assessment covers not only our factory operations, but also how health & safety is managed from the factory through to delivery and erection on site. This includes planning, logistics, lifting operations, site coordination and clear communication with contractors — ensuring our timber frame systems are manufactured, delivered and erected safely and efficiently.
SSIP and our Wider Management Systems
Our SSIP assessment forms part of a wider commitment to structured management systems and continual improvement. Alongside our quality management processes, including alignment with ISO 9001 principles and CATG / STA guidance, this ensures safety, quality and consistency are embedded across our operations.
These systems support our goal of delivering high-quality timber frame solutions that perform reliably — from factory manufacture through to erection on site and over the lifetime of the building.
What SSIP Accreditation Means for Our Clients.
For architects, developers and contractors, working with an SSIP-assessed timber frame supplier offers clear benefits:
Reduced pre-qualification and duplication
Confidence in supply-chain compliance
Alignment with project and framework requirements
Smoother procurement and onboarding
SSIP provides reassurance that Novo Timber is a competent, compliant and reliable partner.
Looking Ahead
Completing our first SSIP assessment is a proud moment for the team and an important foundation for the future. We see this as the start of an ongoing process — reviewing, refining and raising the bar as Novo Timber continues to evolve.
If you’d like to learn more about how we work, or discuss an upcoming project, we’d be delighted to talk.
A Word of Thanks
Thank you to the team at Plymouth-based SMAS Worksafe who guided us through the process and awarded our accreditation.
The process was streamlined and their online portal was an excellent resource.