Answer these 20 questions to see how ready your construction company's technology is. They cover strategy, productivity, cyber security, connectivity, communications and AI. If you answer "no" to three or more, there are likely to be quick wins in productivity and security. If you answer "no" to any cyber security question, that area should come first.
Strategy
- Do we have a documented technology roadmap?
- Is our technology reviewed at least yearly?
- Does our technology support our growth plans?
Productivity
- Can office and site teams collaborate easily?
- Are project documents managed centrally with version control?
- Are staff making full use of Microsoft 365?
Cyber security
- Is multi-factor authentication enabled for every user?
- Are all devices centrally managed?
- Are backups tested?
- Do staff receive cyber awareness training?
- Have we achieved, or planned for, Cyber Essentials?
- Do we have a documented incident response plan?
Connectivity
- Is internet reliable at every location?
- Do we have failover if the main connection fails?
- Is WiFi fit for purpose?
- Can we get a new site online within days?
Communications
- Are business mobiles centrally managed?
- Do our phone, Teams and mobile systems work together?
Artificial intelligence
- Have we identified where AI could save time?
- Do we have an AI acceptable use policy?
What next?
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