IT Support for Construction
Looking for IT Support for Your Construction Company?
Efficiency and productivity are essential to a successful construction business, and IT should not be what slows your business down. By partnering with a company experience in delivering comprehensive construction IT services, you can keep projects moving forward with better reliability and security across your network.
In the construction industry, where timelines are tight and projects are complex, having a dedicated team managing IT services for your organization is essential for maintaining seamless communication and ensuring reliable technology. Construction companies rely on technology to help them manage accounting and payroll, job and project management, client communications, and analytics and reporting.
Some of the IT services construction companies rely on may include advanced technology solutions like Building Information Modelling (BIM) and project management software to optimize efficiency, minimize risk, and enhance collaboration. With the increasing reliance on cloud-based software, having experts in construction IT services and IT support ensure that firms can leverage the competitive advantages of this technology while reducing the chance of technology failures that could delay critical operations.
When your crews, supervisors, sales teams, and inspectors all need access to their computer equipment and communication tools 24/7, you need an IT support team that’s there for you 24/7 as well. The ITeam has extensive experience working with construction companies, architecture firms, estimation companies, insurance providers, commercial property management companies and home developers in the Calgary area to provide comprehensive construction IT support.
Are IT Challenges Affecting Your Operational Efficiency?
We work with all types of contractors and construction firms, including general contractors, construction and building firms, HVAC contractors, electrical contractors, plumbers, and more.
The ITeam understands the unique challenges your construction company might face, including:
- Providing IT support for construction professionals
- Managing construction teams and equipment at multiple locations
- Construction projects located in temporary or shifting locations
- Balancing multiple projects and crews
- Rapidly changing demands in construction operations
- Unique compliance and inspection requirements
- A large number of remote workers
We know that your network should have the power to help your business thrive, rather than slowing you down. We work diligently to make sure you and your crews can get the job done. The ITeam provides 24/7 support for your entire organization’s network.
How IT Helps Your Construction Business Thrive
Every good construction company should have the ability to:
- Manage inventory
- Manage equipment
- Create and deliver estimates on-site
- Manage costs effectively
- Track equipment repairs
- Schedule equipment maintenance
A solid IT structure is as important to your business as the foundation is to a solidly built home or office building. Today’s construction workers are just as likely to carry a laptop as a hard hat, a hammer and blueprints.
Using the latest software and working with mobile devices will give you the advantage to be more responsive to clients and get more work done more quickly. The last thing you need to worry about is uptime, cybersecurity, or network reliability.
Comprehensive Managed IT Services for construction companies gives you a competitive advantage.
Cybersecurity Threats to the Construction Industry Are Growing
The construction sector (with an average of 226 incidents annually) is the most highly targeted by cyber criminals. Between August 2023, and July 2024, the construction sector saw a surge in cyber threats. During this period, 481 organizations were listed on data-leak websites, marking a 34% increase from the previous year. The information most targeted by hackers are architectural drawings and engineering drawings as well as financial and personal info information that could be held for ransom and endanger the construction firm’s reputation.
As construction firms turn to technology to become more efficient and productive, new technologies like Building Information Modeling (BIM) has resulted in new challenges in understanding how to effectively use digital tools and data securely.
Why Your Firm Needs Managed IT for Construction
Construction Managed IT is essential for every company in the industry, and here’s why.
The ITeam’s Managed IT Services For Construction
Our team of professionals have specific construction IT knowledge and understand that there are specific needs that must be addressed in your industry.
We have developed a custom Managed Construction IT Support Services package for construction firms that offers everything you need at a fixed monthly rate.
It’s critical for construction companies to recognize that mainstream IT support is not enough. The ITeam has extensive experience in providing IT support to the Construction Industry in Calgary.
How Do Managed IT Services Work?
Managed IT services are like having an on-call IT department ready when you need it. It starts with our proactive approach. We take a proactive stance with your network security and comprehensive backup and recovery services. Our team is on call 24/7 to help your organization remain operational and competitive in the most cost-effective manner. With The ITeam’s managed IT services, you will have:
Frequently Asked Questions