Everyone talks about offsite as the future of construction.
But the real question is: has it actually delivered?

In theory, offsite solves everything.

Faster builds. Fewer trades on site. Cleaner programmes. Lower waste. Better performance.

But in practice? It’s been a harder sell.

Scepticism still runs deep—especially in the public sector. Doubts about compliance. Concerns about complexity. Worries that it’s just a repackaged version of modular. And to be fair, the industry hasn’t helped itself. Too many vague claims. Not enough proof.

That’s exactly why Greatfields Primary School matters

Built Offsite. Proved Onsite.

At Greatfields, Auburn Group used a fully panelised, closed-panel offsite system developed through the OSKOP Alliance. It wasn’t a prefab drop-in. It was a designed solution using known components with tested performance—and assembled with the kind of clarity traditional builds rarely allow for.

Pre-tested wall build-ups, REI60 certified
Pre-installed fire protection and insulation, no layering on site
Pre-fabricated sequencing, allowing groundworks and superstructure to run in parallel
Clear responsibility split across Auburn, Net Zero Panels, Fermacell® and Ridge

No trial runs. No hidden compromises. Just delivery.

→ Explore the proof in the Greatfields Case Study

Offsite Isn’t the Shortcut. It’s the Strategy.

Too often, offsite is sold as a way to go faster. But the real value is going smarter—with control, precision, and far less ambiguity.

Carbon was measured.
Compliance was built in.
Timelines were delivered.

→ See the thinking behind it: A Proven Way to Build

If that sounds like the future, it’s because it is. But at Greatfields, it already happened.

Let’s Redefine What Offsite Means

At Auburn, offsite doesn’t mean cutting corners or outsourcing risk. It means designing for certainty, partnering early, and delivering performance that’s built in—not bolted on.