Building Smarter, Faster & Greener – Optimised Construction with Will Frost of Saint-Gobain

“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.