From a factory in Greater Manchester, Mansell Building Solutions are proving that
culture, certainty and collaboration are the foundations of modern
construction. Managing Director Angela Mansell, explains how this
manufacturer-contractor is building trust, not just buildings.
Few companies embody the
spirit of modern construction quite like Mansell Building Solutions. Over more
than three decades, they have evolved into a rare hybrid – both manufacturer
and specialist contractor – capable of designing, producing and installing
pre-panelised structural systems that deliver speed, safety and certainty on-site.
Founded in 1991, the business has steadily grown into a fully-fledged MMC
manufacturer, shaping projects that demonstrate what regional capability can
achieve on a national scale.
For Managing Director Angela
Mansell, that dual identity is their edge. “It gives us a unique position in
the MMC landscape,” says Angela. “We design, manufacture and install systems
with integrated finishes and fire protection. That bridges the gap between
design and delivery, giving clients and main contractors genuine certainty
about cost, programme, buildability and compliance from start to finish.”
Certainty through
collaboration has become a hallmark of the company’s approach. Mansell’s
factory-first process begins with digital design data that follows every panel
through production to installation, creating what Angela calls a “golden
thread” of quality assurance. “Quality is built in, not inspected in,” she
explains. “Every panel we produce is linked to digital data, and our site teams
and factory teams work as one system, not two silos. As we grow, quality
doesn’t dilute – it compounds.” That digital traceability now forms the
backbone of Mansell’s quality system, aligning their operations with the same
accountability expected of major national contractors.
Results focused
The
approach is paying off across residential and mixed-use developments,
particularly in the public sector where MMC quotas, carbon targets and cost
pressures collide. Angela notes that main contractors are increasingly looking
for partners who can de-risk delivery. “They’re realising that working with a
factory-led specialist who also understands site realities is the fastest way
to achieve certainty and prove performance, not just promise it.”
Relationships are everything
That
focus on results and relationships runs through every level of the business. At
its core is The Mansell Way, a set of principles that Angela and her team live
by. “Culture is everything,” says Angela. “Do it right first time, be honest,
work as a team, be the best, look after each other, and create impact. We don’t
overpromise, and we share ownership of outcomes with our clients and partners.
It’s construction without the corporate ego, just people doing the right thing
together.” The same principles underpin Mansell’s project delivery, where
design integration and clear communication translate process discipline into
on-site results.
Their recent project at
Downley Drive in Ancoats, Manchester, demonstrates the method in action.
Mansell’s pre-panelised light gauge steel frame system, complete with
integrated fire protection, delivered a complex residential scheme with
absolute programme certainty. “Because our design, manufacturing and site teams
were aligned from day one, we achieved zero rework, full compliance and a
smooth handover,” says Angela. “It’s proof that MMC done properly isn’t
experimental, it’s just smarter construction.”
If her language sounds
direct, it’s because Angela herself is known for her straight-talking,
people-first leadership. “I lead with purpose and pace, but always with
connection and care at the centre,” she says. “My priority is clarity. People
need to know where we’re going, why it matters, and what good looks like. I’m
big on accountability but equally big on trust. We’ve grown fast because we’ve
stayed grounded, focused on facts, feedback and follow-through. I recognise
effort, expect integrity, and back people who show resilience when things get
tough. Leadership is about creating confidence in our people, our product and
the promises we make.”
Looking ahead, Mansell’s
focus is clear. The company is expanding capacity with both frame-only and
fully integrated systems, strengthening digital integration across design and
delivery, and investing heavily in its people. “We’re building skills, leaders
and technical confidence for the long term,” says Angela. “And we’re partnering
with councils, main contractors and housing providers who share our ambition to
deliver more homes, faster and better.”
For all the talk of
transformation in construction, Mansell’s progress remains refreshingly
practical. As Angela puts it: “At Mansell, we’re not just manufacturing panels,
we’re manufacturing confidence. That’s what real transformation looks like.”
It’s a sentiment that reflects the wider offsite movement – proving that
innovation grows from clarity, culture and care.
Find out more at: www.mansellbuild.co.uk
Stay in touch:
