With
huge experience in light steel frame and offsite construction, LGSF are investing
in smarter technology and smoother factory processes
to further boost quality and productivity.
The growing demand for high-quality homes across the UK is driving interest in modular housing solutions. With the government recently pledging £20billion to support the construction of 1.5 million new homes by August 2029, the need for faster, more efficient building methods has never been greater. However, recent data indicates that the current pace of development falls short of what's needed to hit these ambitious targets. Increasing offsite construction capacity will be essential and that’s where modular approaches provide a distinct advantage.
LGSF Ltd collaborates closely with modular builders to provide high-quality light gauge steel frames, available in stick form, pre-panelised, or as volumetric units. These solutions allow the majority of construction to be carried out offsite in a controlled environment, significantly improving productivity while alleviating the pressure on on-site tradespeople who face unpredictable and often challenging UK weather conditions. Homes can be erected and completed in days, not the weeks or months typical of traditional construction methods.
In response to increasing
demand LGSF has recently invested in new plant and processes to increase
production capacity to roll over 14 million linear metres of steel and assemble
over 2.5 million square metres of panels every year using bespoke turning tables
to enhance productivity.
“At LGSF, we’re always investing
in smarter technology, smoother processes, and skilled people to make sure our
clients get high-volume outputs quickly and efficiently,” says Ian Cade, Technical Director at LGSF. “Our just-in-time manufacturing
approach really helps us stay agile and deliver at pace. One of the things that
makes us stand out is our ability to handle both hot- and cold-rolled steel
completely in-house. That gives us full control over quality and timelines,
which is a big advantage for construction and modular building projects. We use
pre-galvanised S450-grade structural steel as standard, and our ISO 9001:2015
accreditation backs up the consistency and quality of everything we produce.
“We’re also seeing more partners
looking to cut carbon and work towards BREEAM certification, so we offer the
option to use green steel for even more sustainable builds. At the end of the
day, it’s all about collaboration. We’re always open to working with partners
who share our drive for innovation and design efficiency. Together, we can keep
pushing modular steel construction forward as a real, sustainable alternative to
traditional building methods.”
This commitment to excellence was recognised in 2025, when LGSF was named Manufacturing SME of the Year in North Yorkshire’s Top 100 Business Awards, a category judged on metrics such as turnover, profit, growth, and headcount, using independently filed company data from across York and North Yorkshire.
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LGSF clients extend beyond modular housing companies and include academic
Institutions and universities, defence, retail, hotels and leisure, and healthcare.
As the UK accelerates its push to deliver more homes, LGSF stands
ready to support the industry with scalable, sustainable, and
precision-engineered steel frame solutions that help bring modular construction
into the mainstream.
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more at: www.lgsf.co.uk
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