Mace transforms MoJ information management approach

The MoJ faced a formidable information management challenge on its Small Secure Houseblock Programme, comprising more than 200 live projects and involving more than 1,000 stakeholders. The programme required timely validation of project information aligned with stringent UK BIM Framework and ISO 19650 standards – but lacked the digital infrastructure to manage this at scale.

Mace led a transformative solution using Morta.io, automating validation of more than 13,000 information items across eight prison sites and three tier one contractors. The system integrated familiar tools such as Excel with cloud platforms including Power BI, Viewpoint and Solibri, ensuring seamless IFC and openBIM compliance. Bespoke templates and dashboards tracked contractor performance, reducing file validation time from 20 minutes to under a minute.

The results were impressive: a 99% reduction in information review time, 15% projected cost savings, and a 25% increase in compliance with MoJ documentation requirements. Error rates dropped from 60% to 35%, while automation ensured sustainability deliverables like BREEAM reports and TM54 assessments met environmental targets.

More than 200 stakeholders were onboarded through targeted training and cultural change efforts. Mace’s structured, scalable digital solution now underpins the MoJ’s modular delivery strategy, delivering compliance, clarity and long-term digital resilience across the justice estate.