IT Support for Construction Companies in Scotland
Managed IT that keeps projects moving, teams connected and your business secure.
Indigo Unified Communications provides managed IT support, site connectivity, cyber security and business mobiles to construction companies across Scotland from our Glasgow base. We support more than 15 construction businesses, from specialist subcontractors to main contractors. We connect head office, site cabins and mobile teams on one secure setup and help firms achieve the Cyber Essentials certification that tenders increasingly ask for.
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Technology challenges construction companies face
Construction businesses don't work from one office. A quantity surveyor covering three sites, a project manager in a cabin and a director reviewing figures on the road all need the same drawings, systems and people wherever they are. The problems we see most often are:
- Site connectivity. Compounds need internet from day one, but fixed lines can take months.
- Out-of-date drawings. Revisions get emailed around, and teams on site work from old versions.
- Cyber attacks and payment fraud. The NCSC says construction firms are targeted because of the sensitive data they hold and the high-value payments they handle.
- Tender requirements. Public sector and principal contractor tenders increasingly ask for Cyber Essentials.
- Mobile devices. Dozens of phones and tablets need to be managed, often across several networks, with no way to wipe a lost device.
- Project platforms. Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Viewpoint and Sage only work when the devices, Microsoft 365 and connectivity underneath them do. We look after that layer so your project systems stay up.
- Too many suppliers. Separate companies for IT, broadband, phones and mobiles, each blaming the other when something goes wrong.
How Indigo supports construction companies
Managed IT support
We provide a proactive helpdesk, monitoring and security for head office and site teams. We set up Microsoft Teams and SharePoint so every project has one place for drawings, RAMS and site records, with version control. IT support for construction companies →
Site connectivity
We get site cabins and compounds online quickly with 4G/5G, move them onto fixed lines when available, and add automatic failover so a dropped line doesn't stop the site. Secure WiFi covers staff, subcontractors and visitors. Construction site internet →
Business mobiles and devices
We supply rugged handsets and tablets on EE, O2 or Vodafone, whichever covers your sites best, all managed through Microsoft Intune so lost devices can be locked or wiped. Rugged phones for construction →
Cyber security and Cyber Essentials
We protect every device against viruses and ransomware (endpoint detection and response), filter email to stop invoice fraud, and add multi-factor authentication (a second check when people sign in) and staff training. We can take you through Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus, and we hold both ourselves. We also support your phone system on 8x8, 3CX or Teams Phone, so site managers can take office calls on their mobile.
Why construction companies choose Indigo
- 15+ construction businesses supported
- 100+ Microsoft 365 migrations completed
- 2,000+ endpoints managed
- 95% client retention
- 13 minutes average first response (September 2026)
- 4.98/5 customer satisfaction
- Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001:2022 certified
Example: a Central Scotland building firm, around 160 staff. The firm had no reliable way to get its site cabins online. We connected each site with Starlink and linked every site and the head office through Cato Networks SD-WAN, so site teams work on the same secure network as the office. At the same time we brought every device under Microsoft Intune and moved the firm's Azure servers from pay-as-you-go to reserved instances (a lower price for committing in advance) to cut running costs. The firm has since achieved Cyber Essentials Plus.
Client not named at their request.
Our free guide: Technology for Construction Companies in Scotland
Our Complete Guide is written by Kenny Stevenson, Indigo's Operations Director, for construction directors and managers. It covers:
- The eight most common technology challenges in construction
- How to build an IT strategy and roadmap
- Cyber security and Cyber Essentials for tenders
- Choosing internet for site offices
- Microsoft 365 and AI for construction
- What to ask an IT provider
Latest insights for construction
How do you stop drawings and RAMS going out of date on site?
How contractors keep the latest drawings and RAMS in front of site teams: one source of truth, status codes, offline tablets, QR codes and briefing records.
How should construction firms give site staff and subcontractors access, and take it away again?
How construction firms give site staff and subcontractors the right Microsoft 365 access, which licence to use, and how to remove it the day they leave.
How do payment diversion scams target construction firms, and how do you stop them?
How criminals divert subcontractor and supplier payments in construction, the controls that stop it, and what to do in the first hour if money has gone.
Frequently asked questions
Why do construction companies need specialist IT support?
Construction companies work across head office, live sites and temporary compounds, with mobile teams, large drawing files and subcontractors who need access. General IT support is often built around a single office. A provider that understands construction plans for site connectivity, device management, document version control and tender requirements such as Cyber Essentials.
How do you get internet to a construction site?
For a new site compound, we normally start with a 4G or 5G router, which is usually live within 2–3 working days. If the project is long enough, we order a fixed line or leased line and keep the 4G/5G router as automatic backup. We then set up secure WiFi for staff, subcontractors and visitors.
Do construction companies need Cyber Essentials?
Increasingly, yes. Central government contracts involving personal data or OFFICIAL information require Cyber Essentials (PPN 014, which replaced PPN 09/23 in February 2025), and many local authorities, housing associations and principal contractors now ask for it in pre-qualification. Certification also reduces common risks. According to the NCSC, organisations with Cyber Essentials are 92% less likely to claim on their cyber insurance.
Why are construction companies targeted by cyber criminals?
The NCSC says construction firms are targeted because they hold sensitive data, such as tender documents, drawings and staff records, and handle high-value payments. Invoice and payment-diversion fraud by email is a particular risk. Across UK businesses, 43% reported a breach or attack in the last year, most often phishing (Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2026).
Can Indigo support our sites outside Glasgow?
Yes. Indigo is based in Glasgow and Livingston and supports construction companies and their sites across Scotland. Most support is delivered remotely. Our engineers visit head offices and sites when hands-on work is needed, and we can connect site compounds anywhere with 4G/5G connectivity.
Book your free construction technology assessment
Whether you're reviewing your current IT provider, planning for growth or just want a second opinion, one of our consultants will review:
- Your IT setup and support
- Cyber security and Cyber Essentials readiness
- Site and office connectivity
- Microsoft 365 and document management
- Mobiles and device management
- Your technology roadmap
You'll get practical recommendations for how your construction business works. There's no obligation and no hard sell.