Sectors
IT & comms for construction firms
Half your team is on site or on the road, the other half is in the office — and they all need to be reachable. We build IT and phones that join the two, wherever the work is.
Construction runs in two worlds at once: an office that manages jobs, and sites and vehicles where the work actually happens. Keeping them connected — one number, shared files, reachable on the road — is where most IT setups fall down. We build for that split.
One number, office or site
With a cloud phone system, your team carries one number whether they're at a desk, on site or in the van. Customers and suppliers reach the right person without juggling mobiles, and nothing falls through the gaps.
Files and IT that follow the job
Drawings, quotes and job files need to be available on site, not stuck on an office server. We set up Microsoft 365 so the team works from the same files wherever they are, secured and backed up.
The brief
What construction actually needs from IT & comms
Office and site, joined up
Project managers in the office, crews on site — they have to work as one. We set up phones and Microsoft 365 so calls, files and messages flow between the two without anyone chasing.
Reachable on the road
Half the team is rarely at a desk. A cloud phone system gives everyone one number on their mobile, so customers and suppliers reach the right person whether they're on site or driving.
Files available on site
Drawings, quotes and job sheets are no use stuck on an office PC. We set up Microsoft 365 so the latest files are available on site, secured and backed up — not emailed around in versions.
Connectivity for the office
The office that runs the jobs needs a reliable connection for its phones, cloud apps and email. We size the right connectivity with failover so the hub doesn't go quiet.
Securing the business
Quotes, contracts and client details are worth protecting, and construction isn't immune to attack. Cyber Essentials and tested backups close off the common risks.
What we'd put in place
The services that fit construction
Proof
Businesses like yours that we already look after
Real South West organisations we support. Read the full story on each case study.
In your area
Construction IT support, town by town
FAQs
Common questions
Can the team be reached on one number whether they're on site or in the office?
Yes — with a cloud phone system, everyone carries one number on their mobile, desk phone or laptop. Customers and suppliers reach the right person whether they're at a desk, on site or driving, with no juggling between numbers.
Can the crew get to job files from site?
We set up Microsoft 365 so drawings, quotes and job sheets are available on site, secured and backed up — so the team works from the latest version rather than emailing files around or relying on an office PC.
Do you support firms that work across the South West?
We do — we're Exeter-based and support businesses across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset, which suits construction firms running jobs across the region from one office.
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