Managing 40 to 50 active sites slows traditional checks, permits, and record-keeping. Teams complete data days or weeks after work finishes. Managers rely on site visits to track progress. Gaps in permits and sign-offs emerge during audits. Investigations take time, disruption, and sometimes require excavations.
Information in one place, updated live
MJL Group, a groundworks and infrastructure contractor, found processes that worked at smaller scale became inefficient with more sites. They switched to field management software capturing checks, permits, and sign-offs on site in real time. Teams completed paperwork as work happened. Site information became immediately visible company-wide.
What the change means on UK roads
By moving data capture into a single digital system, MJL maintained consistent compliance across multiple UK highway projects. Decisions no longer waited on delayed reports. Audits required less time and disruption. Standard procedures ensured teams followed the same steps regardless of location.
Results on site and on balance sheets
- Service strikes reduced by 42%
- Over £50,000 saved due to efficiency gains
- Zero RIDDOR reportable incidents in 18 months
Luke Serpell, MJL’s quality systems manager, said the software standardises work so new staff produce the same quality as experienced teams. The firm moved from reactive compliance to controlled oversight, reducing risk and improving safety.
Embedding compliance into daily workflows
For UK contractors managing multiple live sites, capturing compliance data in real time embeds essential checks into everyday operations. This approach helps maintain standards as sites increase, providing clarity and control across highways and civils work.
See exactly what changed on site – and how this was implemented across 50 active projects.
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