“We are past the point of return for trying to save traditional methods of building. We need to focus on what is performing now and deliver with confidence.”
— Will Frost

“We don’t just need to build faster — we need to build better. And that means solutions that are lighter, lower carbon, and actually deliver for people on the ground.” Will Frost

Optimised Construction With Will Frost of Saint Gobain

In this powerful and timely episode, Jackie De Burca sits down with Will Frost of Saint-Gobain Offsite Solutions to explore how modern methods of construction (MMC) – or as Will prefers, “optimised construction” – are helping address the UK’s urgent housing crisis.

With the UK government aiming to build 1.5 million homes in five years, Will explains why Category 2 panelised systems are gaining momentum over the struggling Category 1 volumetric builds – and how Saint-Gobain’s EnveoVent system is delivering results on the ground.

From solving the skills shortage, to navigating procurement hurdles, to reducing embodied carbon and embracing Future Homes Standard, this episode is packed with real-world examples, industry insights, and a human-centric approach to innovation.

“EnveoVent isn’t just a product — it’s a complete through-wall system that’s been tested, certified, and proven to save time on-site without compromising on quality.”
— Will Frost

What You Will Learn In This Episode

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  What is MMC and why Category 2 panelised solutions are rising

  
  


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  Case study: 12-unit pilot in Birmingham using the EnveoVent system

  
  


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  Labour shortages & upskilling the traditional workforce

  
  


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  How MMC can save up to 6 weeks per build

  
  


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  Social housing realities: over 1 million on waiting lists and 150,000+ children in temporary accommodation

  
  


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  Why procurement reform is a game-changer

  
  


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  Meeting the Future Homes Standard and reducing long-term running costs

  
  


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  The potential of bamboo and timber alternatives

  
  


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  Net zero goals and 70%+ reductions in embodied carbon

  
  


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  The one message to local authorities and housing associations

  
  

“It’s time to stop calling it modern methods of construction — it’s optimised construction. We’re not experimenting. We’re improving.”
— Will Frost

“To truly meet the Future Homes Standard, it starts with the fabric. Better-performing buildings reduce running costs and protect the people living in them.”
— Will Frost