The British Iron and Steel Federation worked with Architect Frederick Gibberd and Engineer Donovan Lee, to design several steel framed prototype homes, which could be erected quickly with limited use of skilled labour. These were named BISF - ‘The British Iron & Steel Federation’.
The homes were manufactured by British Steel Houses Ltd.
1946 March. 'Mr. Bevan has asked the larger towns and cities England and Wales to place contracts once for the B.I.S.F. type of permanent pre-fabricated house designed by the British Iron and Steel Federation. Plans for its immediate production on a large scale have been made by the Government, and delivery is expected begin May or June, It Is particularly suitable for urban areas, on sites taking 50, or 100, or more houses. To ensure utmost speed, a standard design has been adopted. The framework is steel, and the upper part of the external cladding is painted steel sheets. Accommodation comprises working kitchen, dining recess, living room, three bedrooms, bathroom and two W.C.s There are also a fuel store and shed.'[1]
1945-48 Around 1,600 built.
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- ↑ Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Thursday 21 March 1946