Cybersecurity-first IT for Scottish construction businesses
Connect offices, sites and mobile teams without losing control of security or project information
Stratiis helps construction companies across Scotland improve IT support, Microsoft 365, mobile device management, cybersecurity, backup, connectivity and technology planning—so projects can keep moving.
What IT services do construction companies need?
Construction companies typically need responsive IT support, secure access for office and site teams, managed laptops, tablets and phones, protected Microsoft 365 accounts, controlled project-document sharing, reliable connectivity, backup and recovery, cybersecurity monitoring and a technology plan that can adapt as sites, employees and projects change.
Built around project delivery
Technology that works across temporary, mobile and permanent locations
Construction IT must support a changing operational footprint while keeping users, devices and information under consistent control.
Connected teams
Give office, site, home and travelling employees reliable access to the services they need.
Controlled documents
Improve ownership, access, sharing and version control for project information.
Reduced cyber risk
Protect identities, devices, email and data across a distributed workforce and supplier network.
Planned growth
Forecast lifecycle, licensing, site, security and project requirements before they become urgent.
Operational pressures
Technology challenges facing construction companies
The right service connects each technical issue to its effect on people, deadlines, commercial information and project delivery.
| Challenge | Potential business impact | How Stratiis helps |
|---|---|---|
| Changing sites | Inconsistent connectivity, setup delays and unclear support responsibility. | Plan site requirements, networking, access, devices and supplier coordination. |
| Mobile workforce | Lost devices, insecure access, poor user experience and shadow IT. | Manage identities, devices, applications, encryption and secure access centrally. |
| Project documents | Wrong versions, oversharing, duplication and difficulty locating information. | Design controlled collaboration and information-management structures. |
| Cyber threats | Fraud, data loss, project disruption, contractual issues and reputational damage. | Layer email, identity, endpoint, awareness, backup and monitoring controls. |
| Reactive support | Downtime, delayed decisions and employees finding their own workarounds. | Provide structured helpdesk support, monitoring, maintenance and escalation. |
| Ageing equipment | Reliability, security and unexpected replacement costs across teams and sites. | Maintain an asset and lifecycle plan aligned with projects and budgets. |
| Supplier complexity | Gaps or overlap between software, telecoms, connectivity and IT responsibilities. | Coordinate suppliers, document ownership and provide strategic oversight. |
A joined-up service
Core IT services for construction businesses
Support, security, cloud services and project delivery work better when there is clear ownership across every location.
Managed IT support
Helpdesk, monitoring, patching, user administration, vendor liaison and remote or onsite support.
Cybersecurity
Identity, endpoint, email, awareness, vulnerability, monitoring and governance controls.
Microsoft 365
Secure management of Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, Entra ID and Defender.
Cloud, backup and recovery
Protect critical project and business information and clarify recovery priorities.
Site connectivity
Plan internet, networking, Wi-Fi and communications for offices, temporary sites and remote users.
Mobile device management
Apply security, applications, updates, encryption and remote-wipe controls to laptops, tablets and phones.
Projects and transformation
Deliver office moves, cloud migration, collaboration and operational technology improvements.
vCIO guidance
Give leaders a technology roadmap, budget, lifecycle plan, supplier view and cyber-risk reporting.
Co-managed IT
Add specialist capability and project capacity around an existing internal IT resource.
Site and remote working
How can construction teams work securely from different locations?
Apply consistent controls wherever work happens
Users should have secure access to approved services without relying on unmanaged accounts, personal file-sharing tools or inconsistent device settings.
Connectivity needs a site plan
A new or temporary location may need internet, resilient connectivity, managed Wi-Fi, network security and business calling. Requirements should be confirmed early enough to avoid lead-time and availability surprises.
Project information
Secure document management for construction projects
Microsoft 365 can improve collaboration, but the storage platform should be selected and structured around file types, size, ownership, permissions and the wider project ecosystem.
| Information | Typical need | Design consideration |
|---|---|---|
| Contracts and commercial files | Restricted access, clear ownership and dependable retention. | Use role-based permissions and separate sensitive commercial areas. |
| Health and safety documents | Current information available to authorised site and office users. | Define ownership, publishing and version-control processes. |
| RAMS and site reports | Mobile access, controlled updates and reliable search. | Design for devices and connectivity used on site. |
| Project correspondence | Traceable collaboration without uncontrolled mailbox or folder sprawl. | Agree where conversations, decisions and files should live. |
| Drawings and large technical files | Performance, version control and specialist workflows. | SharePoint may suit some documents, but CAD, BIM or large files can require a specialist platform and careful integration. |
| External collaboration | Simple access for contractors and clients without exposing unrelated data. | Control guest access, expiry, sharing and workspace ownership. |
Cybersecurity and continuity
Protect projects from identity compromise, fraud and disruption
Construction cyber risk is operational risk
Attackers may target trusted email conversations, payment processes, suppliers, remote access and employees working under time pressure. Controls should protect identities and devices while giving the business a clear route to respond.
Recovery must match project priorities
Backup should cover the data and services the business needs, with clear retention, recovery objectives, responsibilities and testing. Microsoft 365 resilience does not automatically replace an independent backup requirement.
How we work
From construction technology review to continuous improvement
The process prioritises immediate operational and cyber risks while building a longer-term plan.
Assess
Review users, sites, devices, Microsoft 365, connectivity, suppliers, security and recovery.
Prioritise
Separate urgent risks and reliability issues from planned improvements.
Stabilise
Resolve immediate issues and establish consistent support and ownership.
Secure
Implement agreed identity, device, email, backup and monitoring controls.
Plan
Create a roadmap for lifecycle, sites, projects, security and investment.
Improve
Support users and update the plan as projects and operational needs change.
Indicative investment
How much should a construction company budget for IT support?
The existing Stratiis ranges are retained as indicative guidance. A proposal should confirm scope, users, devices, locations, response targets and which licensing, security, connectivity, backup and project services are included.
| Users | Indicative monthly managed-support range | Factors that can change the total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Per user | Approximately £35–£60 per user per month. | Support coverage, response commitments, device count and included management. |
| 10 users | Approximately £350–£600 per month. | Site connectivity, Microsoft licensing, cybersecurity and backup may be additional. |
| 25 users | Approximately £875–£1,500 per month. | Number of sites, mobile devices, applications and onsite requirements affect scope. |
| 50 users | Approximately £1,750–£3,000 per month. | Project complexity, governance and business-continuity requirements influence cost. |
| 100 users | Approximately £3,500–£6,000 per month. | Multi-site standards, internal IT responsibilities and service hours need to be defined. |
What should be included in a construction IT proposal?
Look for clear user, device and site coverage; support hours and response targets; Microsoft 365 administration; connectivity and supplier responsibilities; security, monitoring, backup and recovery; project rates; reporting; pricing assumptions; contract terms and exit arrangements.
Why Stratiis
A technology partner for users, sites, cyber risk and future projects
Cybersecurity first
Security is considered across support, devices, Microsoft 365, sites and strategic recommendations.
Multi-location thinking
Build consistent service and controls across headquarters, temporary sites and remote teams.
Joined-up capability
Connect support, cloud, security, communications, projects and vCIO guidance.
Business-focused advice
Explain risk, priorities and investment in terms leaders and project teams can use.
Coverage
IT support for construction companies across Scotland
Stratiis supports regional contractors, specialist construction businesses and growing multi-project organisations.
Glasgow
Managed IT, cybersecurity and site support for businesses across Glasgow and the west.
Edinburgh & Lothian
Support for offices, project teams and sites across Edinburgh and Lothian.
Lanarkshire
Local and remote technology support across North and South Lanarkshire.
Ayrshire
Secure IT services for construction companies operating across Ayrshire.
Dumfries & Galloway
Remote and planned onsite support for organisations across the south of Scotland.
Perthshire
Managed support and strategic guidance for offices and projects in Perthshire.
Multiple project sites
Consistent identities, devices, connectivity and support across changing locations.
Mobile and hybrid teams
Secure access and managed devices for office, site, home and travelling employees.
Frequently asked questions
IT support for construction companies explained
What cybersecurity protections should construction companies have?
Controls should normally include MFA, secure administration, email and endpoint protection, managed updates, encryption, awareness training, backup, monitoring and an incident-response plan proportionate to the risks.
How can site-based and remote workers be supported securely?
Use managed identities and devices, MFA, Conditional Access, encryption, approved applications, secure file sharing, suitable connectivity and remote support with clear policies.
Should construction companies move project files to SharePoint?
SharePoint can work well for many business and project documents, but structure, permissions, ownership and file types must be reviewed first. Large CAD or BIM files may require a specialist platform.
How often should construction companies replace laptops and devices?
Replacement should consider warranty, condition, performance, operating-system support, security and the cost of disruption. A lifecycle plan is more reliable than waiting for failure.
Can Stratiis support multiple project sites?
Yes. Stratiis can support users, devices, Microsoft 365, networking, connectivity, cybersecurity and common standards across offices, sites and remote locations.
Can Stratiis help set up a temporary construction site?
Yes. Requirements can include connectivity, Wi-Fi, networking, devices, Microsoft 365 access, business communications, security and coordination with third-party suppliers.
Do construction companies need independent Microsoft 365 backup?
It depends on retention and recovery requirements. Microsoft provides service resilience, but an independent backup may add protection against deletion, compromised accounts, ransomware and retention gaps.
What happens during a construction technology review?
Stratiis reviews support, users, sites, devices, Microsoft 365, connectivity, security, backup, suppliers and business priorities, then explains risks and recommended next steps.
Keep teams connected and projects moving
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