Abstract: Method of building construction comprising the steps of: preparing a foundation for a building at a building site; providing an onsite mobile packaged production machine at the building site; providing part data relating to a building design to the onsite mobile packaged production machine; supplying wood to the onsite mobile packaged production machine; the onsite mobile packaged production machine providing building parts formed from the wood and based on the part data in the order of assembly; assembling the building parts on the foundation to form the building, wherein at least external walls including the said building parts include interior and exterior panels having a cavity therebetween; and providing foam insulation into the cavity between the interior and exterior panels. A building formed using the method of construction is also provided. Cutting apparatus and a liquid-laden foam filler for wall panels are also provided.

Abstract: Method of building construction comprising the steps of: preparing a foundation for a building at a building site; providing an onsite mobile packaged production machine at the building site; providing part data relating to a building design to the onsite mobile packaged production machine; supplying wood to the onsite mobile packaged production machine; the onsite mobile packaged production machine providing building parts formed from the wood and based on the part data in the order of assembly; assembling the building parts on the foundation to form the building, wherein at least external walls including the said building parts include interior and exterior panels having a cavity therebetween; and providing foam insulation into the cavity between the interior and exterior panels. A building formed using the method of construction is also provided. Cutting apparatus and a liquid-laden foam filler for wall panels are also provided.

Abstract: A cutting machine comprises first (10) and second (12) work piece support means, said means including opposed surfaces operable to grip a work piece and move it in a controlled manner in a first dimension, and first (14) and second (16) cutting tools disposed substantially between the first and second work piece supported means such that they are operable to approach and cut the work piece from opposite sides, wherein each cutting tool is movable in second and third dimensions that are substantially orthogonal to the first dimension and to each other.