Today’s construction industry is under immense pressure. Contractors and developers in the commercial sector face a host of challenges: volatile material costs, tighter build programmes, ongoing labour shortages, and ambitious sustainability targets. In this environment, the question isn’t if we need to change how we build – it’s how we do it better.
At Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions (SGOSS), we believe the answer lies in building smarter, faster, and more sustainably – not just for today’s needs, but for every generation to come.

Why Off-Site Construction Matters for the Commercial Sector
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), particularly off-site and panelised systems, are reshaping the way we deliver buildings across the commercial landscape – from schools and care homes to student accommodation and large-scale mixed-use developments.
By shifting key elements of the build process into controlled factory environments, our off-site solutions reduce risk, accelerate timelines, and enhance quality – helping to futureproof your developments against today’s construction pressures:
- Faster project delivery
- Precision-engineered quality and consistency
- Reduced on-site disruption and improved safety
- Less waste and improved environmental performance
Whether you’re facing strict deadlines on a school extension, planning a multi-storey student accommodation block, or responding to the urgent demand for modern care facilities, Saint-Gobain enables you to build with greater confidence – and less compromise.
Smarter Solutions for Diverse Building Needs
Every commercial project has a unique function, user group, and performance requirement. That’s why our approach is always flexible and focused, while offering solutions that are tailored to each sector’s needs:
- Education – Build During Term Breaks with Minimal Disruption
Our light gauge steel frame (LGSF) Intrastack systems enable fast-track construction with minimal impact on live school environments. Open-span layouts support adaptable learning spaces, while durable structures provide long-term value for education estates. - Student Accommodation – Programme Certainty and Speed-to-Market
Time-sensitive academic schedules demand reliable delivery. Our standardised off-site solutions support design flexibility and rapid assembly, helping you meet ROI targets and occupancy deadlines without compromising on build quality. - Care Homes – Deliver Comfort, Safety, and Speed
We help accelerate the delivery of much-needed residential care by offering panelised steel solutions with tested, thermally efficient wall build-ups. The result: energy-efficient environments, constructed quickly and quietly to minimise disruption in sensitive residential locations.
Supported by Saint-Gobain
As part of Saint-Gobain, a global leader with more than 360 years of experience in building materials and innovation, you benefit from a partner that’s built for the long term – not just the latest trend.
Build for Performance. Build for Generations. Build Off-Site.
With structural LGSF systems suitable for buildings up to 12 storeys, through-wall solutions like GypLyner Xternal, and lower-carbon SFS options across our offer, SGOSS is enabling the commercial sector to embrace off-site construction with confidence.
We’re helping shape a built environment that’s quicker to deliver, easier to manage, and designed to perform — not just for today, but for decades to come.
Let’s build better. Together.