For manufacturers and the manufacturing supply chain
meets construction
You can have the best product in the world, but if the right people don't know about it, you're missing opportunities. The Offsite Alliance brings manufacturers together with the architects, developers, contractors, clients and government bodies shaping how we build.
A relaxed 20 minute conversation. No obligation, no hard sell.
It's who you get to know.
Our members range from architects and developers to contractors, clients, consultants and organisations working across government and industry. For manufacturers, that opens up some interesting possibilities.
The architect
Looking for a better product to specify, early enough to design around it.
The developer
Exploring different construction methods and what the supply chain can really deliver.
The contractor
Trying to improve productivity and solve delivery problems on site.
The client
Delivering schools, hospitals, defence, infrastructure and housing programmes, and needing to understand what manufacturers can offer.
We know that winning work takes more than an introduction, but being part of the conversation is a pretty good place to start.
Be in the conversation, not waiting for the outcome
Procurement, skills, standards, investment and inconsistent demand are challenges no one manufacturer can solve on their own. Our members aren't watching from the sidelines. They're involved in the collaborative work shaping what comes next.
A new classification of construction methods
Rather than defining methods by whether something is made on or offsite, the aim is a consistent way of describing and comparing how buildings and components are delivered, giving different approaches a fairer footing.
PAS 8700 and standards
Through BSI's CB/301 committee for Offsite and Modern Methods of Construction, we're helping develop the standards that will shape the sector, from PAS 8700 to the proposed new classification of construction methods. For manufacturers, it's a chance to contribute expertise, influence future thinking and stay ahead of changes affecting their products, processes and markets.
Building Capability
Our Building Capability programme is helping the sector develop the workforce, skills and competencies industrialised construction needs. Working with industry partners, we've identified 19 key roles and 443 capabilities across design, manufacturing, installation and integration, creating a foundation for targeted training and helping businesses prepare for the future.
There's nothing quite like seeing it for yourself
Sometimes the best way to change someone's thinking is simply to get them through a factory door. Our OA Regions events bring architects, clients, contractors and designers directly into manufacturing environments to see how products are made and ask the questions that rarely get answered in a presentation.
Members can host an event at their own facility and show what they're capable of. With nine regional events a year, hosting places are limited.
Ask about hostingHosting includes
- Your facility showcased to 25 to 40 senior industry professionals
- A dedicated OA feature on your business
- Five complimentary passes for your team and guests
- The Alliance Supper Club, our invite-only dinner the evening before
Simple, and based on turnover
Every tier gets the same access to our events, workgroups, introductions and member directory. You simply pay according to the size of your business.
What manufacturers usually ask us
We're new to construction. Is the OA still for us?
Absolutely. Many of our manufacturing members have come into construction from other sectors. The network is a quick way to understand how construction buys and to meet the people behind the programmes.
Do we have to be an offsite manufacturer?
No. We welcome building systems, components, materials, products and manufacturing technology businesses. If you make something that goes into a building, there's a place for you here.
What do we actually get?
Access to our OA Regions events and factory visits, the chance to host, our workgroups and standards work, introductions across the membership and a listing in the member directory.
How much does it cost?
Membership is based on turnover, from £1,500 a year for micro businesses to £3,500 for larger organisations. Every tier gets the same access.
What happens on the call?
A relaxed conversation with Gaynor about your business, what you're hoping to achieve in construction and whether the OA is a good fit. If it isn't, she'll tell you.
Book a call with Gaynor
Gaynor Tennant
Founder and Chair, The Offsite Alliance
If you'd like to find out whether the OA is right for your business, Gaynor would be glad to have a conversation. Leave your details and we'll be in touch to find a time that suits.
Be part of something big.