Building Better for Every Generation: How Off-Site is Changing the Face of Construction.
In today’s construction landscape, contractors and developers face a perfect storm of challenges: rising material costs, tightening timelines, labour shortages, and increasing pressure to meet sustainability goals. The question isn’t whether we need to build differently, but how.
At Intrastack, part of Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions, we believe the answer lies in building smarter, faster, and more sustainably — not just for today, but for every generation to come.
Off-Site: Why Modern Methods Matter
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) aren’t just a trend – they’re a necessity. MMC, particularly off-site solutions like light-gauge steel frame (LGSF), are transforming how we deliver schools, care homes, student accommodation, and residential buildings.
By manufacturing structural elements in a controlled environment and assembling them rapidly on-site, Intrastack panelised steel solutions help overcome many of the hurdles facing traditional construction:
- Faster build programmes
- Consistent quality and precision
- Improved safety and reduced disruption on-site
- Lower waste and more sustainable outcomes
Whether it’s a care facility that needs to be delivered quickly and efficiently, or a school expansion that must happen during a short holiday window, off-site steel frame is proving itself in real-world applications – again and again.
Smarter Solutions for Every Building Type
Every generation has different needs – and that means every building has a different purpose. At Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions, we help contractors and developers meet those needs with flexible, high-performance solutions:
- Schools – Build over school breaks with minimal disruption. Our steel frames allow for open-span learning environments and ensure long-term durability and cost certainty for public sector clients.
- Student Accommodation – Deliver projects in line with academic schedules. Our systems support rapid ROI, efficient standardisation, and design flexibility for shared and private spaces.
- Care Homes – Fast-track construction to meet urgent demand. Precision-manufactured, tested wall build-ups ensure thermal comfort and long-term energy savings, with minimal disruption to residential sites.
Through thorough understanding of a project and by tailoring our systems to meet the requirements, we help developers reduce risk, meet performance targets, and build for long-term value.
Support That Goes Beyond the Frame
We know you don’t just need a product – you need a partner. That’s why we offer end-to-end support across every stage of the build programme:
- Sales & Commercial Support – Transparent pricing, assessments and presentations to support stakeholder engagement, and tailored solutions that align with your goals.
- Technical Guidance – Expert advice on design optimisation, buildability, and compliance.
- Project Management – From concept to completion, we provide scheduling, logistics coordination, and quality assurance every step of the way.
Because we’re part of Saint-Gobain, a global leader with over 360 years of experience, you’re partnering with a brand that’s here for the long haul, not just the next innovation cycle.
Build Better with Steel Frame. Build Better with Off-Site Solutions.
With loadbearing LGSF solutions for up to 12-storeys, tested through-wall systems like GypLyner Xternal, and lower carbon SFS options available, Intrastack solutions offer more than flexibility – they offer certainty at every stage of your build project.
Together, we’re helping contractors and developers shape a better built environment for current and future generations – one that’s faster to deliver, easier to manage, and designed to perform for decades to come.
