21/05/2026
It’s great to see Western Australia finally catching up with the rest of Australia and embracing timber frame construction. It simply makes sense.
Take a look at Westcraft Building's latest project on Matterhorn Road, Baldivis. This morning it was just a concrete slab, by lunchtime, most of the wall frames were already standing.
That speed is exactly why timber frame construction is becoming such an important solution to Australia’s housing shortage.
Australia needs more homes, built faster, without compromising on quality. Traditional double brick construction can be slow, labour intensive, and heavily weather dependent. Not to mention there is a brick shortage! Timber frame homes dramatically reduce construction time, allowing homes to be locked up and completed much sooner, helping families get into homes faster and helping developers deliver projects more efficiently.
Compared to traditional double brick homes, timber frame construction offers:
• Faster build times
• Lower construction costs
• Better thermal efficiency
• More environmentally friendly materials
• Reduced site waste
• Greater design flexibility
• Easier future modifications and renovations
Modern timber frame homes are strong, efficient, practical, and perfectly suited to the Australian climate and lifestyle.
At Westcraft Building pty Ltd, we specialise in high quality timber frame construction across residential, commercial, modular, and multi-trade projects. Whether it’s a new home, development, or large-scale project, our team has the experience and systems to deliver quality builds on tight timeframes.
The future of building in WA is changing, and timber frame construction is leading the way.
