By Rob Eagles, Regional Engineering Manager, and Maryline Bibalou, Regional Engineer – South East Construction is still too often defined by outdated perceptions. Images of hard hats and high-visibility clothing continue to dominate, masking the reality of a sector that is diverse, increasingly digital and rich in opportunity. But the industry’s biggest challenge is not […]
By Stephen Barker MEng (Hons) CEng MICE, Engineering Director at MGF. As Mental Health Awareness Week encourages organisations across the UK to talk more openly about mental wellbeing, it is an important moment for those working in the construction industry to reflect on the working environments we create and the pressures we normalise. Although discussions […]
By Lee Womersley BSc (Hons) CEng MICE, Head of Design at MGF. One recurring theme I’ve seen across temporary works over the years is how much hinges on the quality of the design brief. A clear and complete brief sets the project up for success, while a weak one introduces avoidable risk and delay from […]
2026 ISO Accreditations We are delighted to announce that we have once again retained our ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 accreditations following this year’s external surveillance audit, completed by ISOQAR, a UKAS accredited certification body. The audit assessed our management systems across a variety of departments at multiple depots, reaffirming our commitment to […]
Celebrating Women in Construction Women in Construction Week is a time to celebrate the women shaping our industry and to inspire the next generation to see a future for themselves in construction. At MGF, we are proud of the women across our engineering, operations, manufacturing and support teams who help deliver safer and smarter temporary works solutions every day.  […]
THE CRITICAL ROLE OF EARLY CONTRACTOR INVOLVEMENT IN REDUCING COST, COMPLEXITY AND CARBON It is well known that early stage optioneering through Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) improves projects outcomes by enhancing productivity and reducing costs. Yet, despite recognition of its value, too many critical design decisions are still made in isolation. This inadvertently locks in […]
MGF EMBEDS EMBODIED CARBON REPORTING ACROSS ALL TEMPORARY WORKS DESIGNS MGF, a leading temporary works specialist, has announced the integration of embodied carbon data as a standard feature across all its temporary works designs, further supporting the industry’s drive toward more sustainable construction practices. This development ensures that every MGF design now includes A1–A4 stage […]
INVESTING IN GROWTH: EXPAND STRUCTURAL SUPPORT CAPABILITIES At MGF, we’re always looking ahead, driven by innovation, customer service, and a commitment to raising industry standards. That’s why we are proud to announce that we have committed to and are currently undergoing a manufacturing investment of an additional 25% in Structural Support equipment to enhance our […]
MGF PARTNERS WITH NATIONAL TRENCH SAFETY MGF, a leading UK-based provider of specialist temporary works safety solutions, is proud to announce a new partnership with National Trench Safety (NTS) to bring its advanced hydraulic bracing systems to the U.S. market. This collaboration will enhance the availability of engineered trench safety solutions, supporting a wide range […]
MGF AND MURPHY UNVEIL AWARD-WINNING PITCH AND PULL SYSTEM: A SAFER APPROACH FOR TRENCH SHEET OPERATIONS MGF, a trusted provider of construction safety solutions, has launched the revolutionary Pitch & Pull System, an innovative product developed in collaboration with leading infrastructure and engineering company, Murphy. Designed to enhance safety and efficiency when pitching or extracting trench sheets, […]
