Infrastructure contractor McCann has started a six-month trial of the Qflow waste data management platform.
The trial, across McCann’s portfolio of major road, rail and airport projects, started last month. The Qflow platform enables the contractor’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 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.
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. Indeed, the existing systems captured just 27% of total waste spend.
During implementation, Qflow’s team worked directly with McCann to solve the challenge of correctly allocating waste tickets to specific contracts, demonstrating a collaborative problem-solving approach that extended beyond standard software provision, Qflow said.
Driving greater visibility
Eleanor Morton, environmental manager at McCann, said: “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.”
McCann’s 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,” Morton added. “They enable efficiency, better risk management, sustainability tracking and smarter decision-making. Qflow is helping us build a more resilient, forward-thinking business.”
