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Built by Mode — Leading the Way in Modern Construction

We’re proud to be working with Built by Mode, a forward-thinking construction and development business reshaping how projects are delivered in the North West.

Built by Mode delivers exceptional residential and commercial builds with a sharp focus on quality, efficiency, and design-led thinking. But like many high-growth businesses, they reached a point where systems, processes, and internal bandwidth were stretched.

That’s where Southshaw came in.

Over the course of Phase 1, we’re helping Built by Mode:

  • Streamline how finance, site, and procurement workflows run day-to-day

  • Build a scalable internal system inside ClickUp to manage delivery and performance

  • Introduce AI-powered tools for decision-making, communication, and recruitment

  • Reduce friction across teams and free up the directors to focus on strategic growth

This project isn’t about theory — it’s live, it’s happening, and it’s already making a difference.

Client: Built by Mode Ltd
Project Go-Live: June 2025

DRS Mechanical Contractors LTD

We’re proud to be working with DRS Mechanical, a growing subcontractor helping deliver high-quality mechanical, groundworks, and drainage packages across the UK construction sector.

DRS operates in a fast-paced, high-demand environment — with multiple live sites, client schedules, and team performance to manage in real time. But like many businesses scaling fast, they hit a point where visibility, control, and consistency became harder to maintain.

That’s where Southshaw came in.

Over the course of this project, we’ve helped DRS:

  • Build a live, real-time dashboard system using Power BI and Fieldwire

  • Create visibility across all projects — including task progress, cost-to-complete, and user performance

  • Lay the groundwork for scalable franchise operations, with standardised data, naming, and reporting

  • Reduce the founder’s operational load by introducing automated alerts and reporting logic

  • Explore integrations across Xero, Fathom, and other finance tools to align operational and financial performance

This isn’t just a data project — it’s a full operational evolution, designed to help DRS run smarter, scale with confidence, and eventually franchise their delivery model.

Client: DRS Mechanical Contractors LTD
Project Go-Live: July 2025