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 offsite operations.
By combining Hilti’s technologies and services with Saint-Gobain’s expertise in offsite 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 offsite manufacturing industry.
Andy Burnham, Director of Operations at Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions, said: “Saint-Gobain is investing in the future of housing delivery by expanding our offsite 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.”
The programme is being rolled out across Saint-Gobain Off-Site entities and is designed to streamline workflows and accelerate the delivery of high-quality homes at scale.
Andrew Orriss, CEO, Structural Timber Association said: “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, added: “Hilti is investing in solutions that are tailored for the timber industry. Offsite 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 digitalisation and innovation can unlock new levels of efficiency and long-term value in timber construction.”
