Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions and Hilti Great Britain Collaborate to Advance Timber Construction Excellence

Manchester, UK – Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions and Hilti Great Britain have formed a strategic partnership to raise standards in timber construction. The collaboration focuses on delivering measurable improvements in health and safety, productivity, sustainability and digitalisation across Saint-Gobain’s UK off-site operations.

By combining Hilti’s technologies and services with Saint-Gobain’s expertise in off-site manufacturing, the initiative is supporting the UK Government’s target of delivering 1.5 million new homes. It aligns with the Timber in Construction Roadmap and complements the drive to grow the timber and off-site manufacturing industry.

Integrated Solutions Enhancing Delivery

The programme is being rolled out across Saint-Gobain Off-Site entities and includes:

• Hilti Fleet Management: Providing reliable, safe and cost-controlled tools across production and installation sites.
• ON!Track (O!T): A digital asset management platform that improves visibility, traceability and efficiency.
• Health and Safety Enhancements: Offering advanced tool safety features, training and site assessments to reduce risk.
• On-Site Hilti Support: Embedding Hilti professionals within Saint-Gobain teams to enable seamless deployment and continuous improvement.

These solutions are designed to streamline workflows and accelerate the delivery of high-quality homes at scale.

Leadership Perspectives

Andy Burnham, Director of Operations, Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions
“Saint-Gobain is investing in the future of housing delivery by expanding our off-site capabilities and embracing digital and safety-led innovation. Hilti’s support has been central to meeting the demands of modern construction. Together, we are building homes that are safer, faster to construct and more sustainable.”

Andrew Orriss, CEO, Structural Timber Association

“The Timber in Construction roadmap marks an important step forward. With the government aiming to deliver 1.5 million new homes, structural timber presents a practical, scalable and low-carbon solution to help meet that target.

This kind of partnership shows the industry is aligned and ready to build at scale. The STA will continue to support the sector through quality assurance, training and strong advocacy.

It’s encouraging to see two major players working together to raise standards and help move timber construction into the mainstream”

Thibaud Lefebvre, Vice President of Sales, Hilti Great Britain
“Hilti is investing in solutions that are tailored for the timber industry. Off-site construction presents significant opportunity, and we are committed to supporting our customers with innovations that advance safety, productivity and sustainability. Our work with Saint-Gobain demonstrates how digitalization and innovation can unlock new levels of efficiency and long-term value in timber construction.”

About Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions

Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions is a leader in structural timber systems and off-site manufactured components. Its portfolio includes:

• Pasquill – the UK’s leading supplier of roof trusses and engineered timber solutions
• Roofspace Solutions -specialists in room-in-roof solutions
• Scotframe - manufacturer of timber frame kits for the housing sector
• Intrastack – a panelised steel frame system for multi-story buildings
• InteWall – a pre-panelised internal partition system designed to increase onsite efficiency and reduce waste

Together these businesses deliver scalable, sustainable and high-quality housing and non-residential solutions across the UK.