Women in Construction Week is a chance to recognise the women building careers across construction, quarrying and heavy plant. It is also an opportunity to highlight the organisations that are supporting that progress. At Mando Solutions, we are proud to work with operators who not only bring skill to site, but who also demonstrate professionalism, … Continued
For experienced operators, moving between sites is part of the job. New supervisors, new layouts, new rules and new routines come with every shift. Most of the time those transitions go smoothly. But even good operators can run into small problems that damage their reputation, shorten placements or stop them being invited back. The good … Continued
In construction and mineral extraction, pressure never lets up. Programmes slip by weeks. Machines sit idle while deadlines creep closer. When a role opens up, site managers ask one question above all others: “How quickly can you get someone on site?” Speed has become the golden metric of recruitment success. Fill the gap fast, and it looks … Continued
When you talk to site managers at the end of a busy year, you quickly notice a pattern. No matter the project, the location, or even the equipment involved, one quality always stands out when they reflect on who made their year easier: reliability. At Mando Solutions, we hear it again and again from our … Continued
Anyone who has worked a winter on a construction site knows how quickly the job changes once the cold sets in. The daylight disappears before you have settled into the shift, the ground becomes unpredictable, machinery takes more warming up and even simple tasks take longer than they should. None of this is unusual, but … Continued
Across the UK, the construction and civil engineering sectors are working under more pressure than ever. Budgets are tight. Material prices have climbed. Labour costs continue to rise. With every project under scrutiny, many contractors are looking for savings wherever they can find them. Labour is often the first place they look. Choosing a cheaper operator, … Continued
Health & Safety at Mando Health & Safety is paramount to everything we do at Mando Solutions, and as such we share our clients’ values and are committed to building a ‘Zero Harm’ culture that resonates through all aspects of our business. At Mando Solutions we actively encourage all our plant operatives to be vigilant … Continued
Looking after health and safety on construction sites is what gets everyone home to their loved ones each day. While most sites have the basics in place, like PPE, signage and basic tools training, the reality is that serious incidents still happen far too often. As UK statistics show, the construction sector still has the … Continued
The UK construction industry is changing, but at a snail’s pace. Change is necessary, however, because like many trades, construction faces some big headaches. The shortage of skilled workers isn’t going away. The workforce is ageing, and it’s clear the future is going to demand fresh ideas and energy. There’s a big opportunity hiding in … Continued
Renewable energy is shaking up the UK construction industry in more ways than one. The integration of renewable energy into construction projects is transforming many aspects of the industry, in turn impacting jobs and construction recruitment. Project budgets and types will evolve as renewable energy reshapes the labour market. New roles are being created, producing … Continued
