Leading contractor implements digital solution to enhance sustainability reporting and capture 100% of waste spend data

• Existing reporting systems captured just 27% of total waste spend
• Six-month trial launched November 2025 to create single source of truth for waste data across multiple sites
• Qflow’s mobile app automatically verifies compliance against Environment Agency’s nine Duty of Care points in real-time

London, UK – 26 November 2025 – McCann Ltd, a leading UK infrastructure contractor, has partnered with construction technology platform Qflow to transform waste data management across its portfolio of major road, rail and airport projects.

Digital solution for infrastructure-scale projects

The Qflow platform, implemented in November 2025 for an initial six-month trial, enables McCann’s site teams to digitally capture every Goods Received Note (GRN) and Waste Transfer Note (WTN) using mobile app photography. The system automatically digitises information, enriches data gaps and transforms raw inputs into actionable sustainability and quality insights.

The solution provides McCann with a centralised data repository offering complete visibility of waste spend and contract-level details. Automated compliance verification checks data against the Environment Agency’s nine Duty of Care points, flagging non-compliant waste movements in real-time.

Addressing growing client demands

McCann identified the need for enhanced waste tracking as clients increasingly request detailed sustainability reporting at tender stages. The company’s environmental team previously managed this data through manual spreadsheet entry, a process that proved effective but highlighted the need for a more streamlined, scalable approach as the business expanded.

Eleanor Morton, Environmental Manager at McCann Ltd, explains: “Our focus is on streamlining how we gather and centralise project data, particularly around waste, so we can provide greater visibility and drive continual improvement in carbon performance.” 

Partnership approach to implementation

McCann discovered Qflow through an industry net-zero working group. The platform distinguished itself by combining compliance, quality and environmental data on a single integrated system with a user-friendly interface requiring minimal training.

During implementation, Qflow’s team worked directly with McCann to solve the critical challenge of correctly allocating waste tickets to specific contracts, demonstrating a collaborative problem-solving approach that extended beyond standard software provision.

Operational and financial impact

The partnership is positioned to deliver improvements across multiple business areas. Project teams gain access to more reliable information for smarter decision-making from site level to portfolio analysis. The reduction in manual data entry is expected to boost productivity and cut administrative overhead.

The solution strengthens McCann’s sustainability performance by enabling evidence-based project updates to clients and partners, reinforcing trust and demonstrating commitment to quality, innovation and environmental responsibility.

“Our approach to innovation and digital transformation is rooted in partnership,” said Carl Lancaster, Operations Director at McCann Ltd. “By working closely with Qflow, we’re not just adopting new technologies, we’re reimagining how we deliver value across the business. Together, we’re combining data-driven insights with practical, real-world application to create solutions that are sustainable, scalable and future-ready.”

Building a data-driven future

The collaboration reflects McCann’s commitment to leveraging digital tools for modern construction challenges. Short-term goals include streamlining reporting, reducing manual workloads and improving data accuracy. Long-term objectives focus on applying insights to enhance sustainability performance year-on-year, setting targets backed by reliable data for future projects.

“Data and digital tools are crucial for modern construction,” added Eleanor Morton. “They enable efficiency, better risk management, sustainability tracking and smarter decision-making. Qflow is helping us build a more resilient, forward-thinking business.”

The Qflow platform integrates seamlessly with McCann’s existing management tools, flowing into established workflows without disruption to ongoing operations.