IT Tools for Construction Companies

Construction IT Problems and Solutions

As a Managed Service Provider, we provide busy Construction Managers with one point of contact for all their IT and Communication services.

We are experts in providing fully Managed IT and Comms solutions for construction companies of all sizes, helping building firms to keep connected with their sites while improving productivity and security. As a Managed Service Provider (MSP), we take a full service approach to the successful delivery and support for all your IT support and business communication requirements – keeping your day to day operations running smoothly and giving you peace of mind to focus on what’s important for your overall success.

Common IT Problems for Construction Businesses

Common Communications Problems for Construction Businesses

DT Hughes Case Study

Free IT Health Check

Managed IT for the Construction Industry

At Curveball Solutions we are experts in helping to improve your IT network. As a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) we’ve got everything covered from IT Support and Cyber Security to Data Backup – everything you nee to protect your business from costly downtime. All are delivered with independent advice, expert guidance and first-class customer support.

Common IT Problems

Outdated tech and hardware

The Problem

Many construction businesses still use older technology, believing they’re saving money by avoiding spending on new technology. However, running outdated tech and software causes problems like increased maintenance costs, gaps in cyber security and reduced productivity when IT stops working.

The Solution

Invest in up-to-date computers, laptops and tablets and benefit from reliable equipment, improved cyber security and the latest in productivity tools. Improve staff morale and reduce the risk of downtime caused by outages and breakdowns. We can recommend equipment based on your needs and access the best prices from our partners. To manage budgets and avoid significant upfront costs, we can also provide hardware on a lease basis.

Added Benefits

Budget-friendly, improved productivity, increased cyber security, happier employees, reduced risk of downtime, refreshed equipment warranties.

Cyber security concerns

The Problem

Construction industry cyberattacks can be in the form of hackers breaching your system to gain confidential company information, data on customers and employees, pricing information and sensitive financial records. Cyberattacks can halt operations and expose your company to liabilities from employees, suppliers and clients due to the breach of private information.

The Solution

The core components required for a robust cyber security strategy include update-to-date equipment and hardware, IT Security that is adaptive to the latest threats and a cyber-aware workforce. To reduce the impact on your business in the case of a cyber attack, a cloud data backup solution that continuously backs up your data will allow you to access critical data within seconds from any location.

Added Benefits

Improved protection of your business, confidential data and reputation, reduced risk of becoming a victim of cybercrime, reduced risk of downtime, confidential data protected from loss, time saved restoring data in the event of a disaster, peace of mind and reduced hassle.

Protection and safety concerns

The Problem

Problems faced by many construction sites can include site vandalism and theft or loss of equipment. The impact of loss, theft or vandalism can be severe as each lost or damaged resource cuts into tight project margins. In addition, construction managers need to be aware of any unsafe worker behaviour so they can implement workplace safety training and avoid potential accidents.

The Solution

Onsite CCTV is essential for any business, particularly so in construction. As well as providing protection for sites, equipment and staff, CCTV can help managers identify unsafe working practices so they can be remedied quickly. In addition to CCTV solutions, we can help keep track of your assets with Mobile to Mobile (M2M) SIM asset tracking. With an M2M solution construction companies can quickly locate assets such as vehicles, portable equipment, diggers and cranes.

Added Benefits

Monitor health and safety, protect employees and assets, locate missing assets, and reduce insurance premiums.

Communications Solutions for the Construction Industry

From boosting your internet access to providing modern and effective telecom solutions, we can help keep your business connected in many ways. By providing reliable connectivity or delivering a telephone system that provides a smooth experience for callers and staff, we will ensure that your connectivity and communications set-up is reliable, straightforward and fit for purpose.

Common Communications Problems

Slow communications

The Problem

Many construction project problems are linked to slow communication between different teams and departments. Communication problems and worker adoption of new technology can both contribute to a build project’s failure to complete on time.

The Solution

With a cloud-hosted telephony solution, your construction business can quickly improve communication between your sites, team and suppliers. By using an app on their smartphone, your employees to communicate from anywhere using the internet. Get in touch with a 1-2-1 audio call or a group video call, send a message or group message, or share files. There is no need for old-style copper fixed telephone lines, and although the applications are intuitive and easy to use, our experts can provide your team with training if needed.

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Added Benefits

Save an average of 50% by switching to VoIP cloud-hosted telecoms, no expensive hardware, integrated web conferencing, free internal calls, free external calls using mobile or web app, easy installation and user-friendly management.

Onsite device damage

The Problem

Due to the conditions on construction sites, hardware and mobile devices are easily damaged, meaning regular replacements are often needed. Without reliable devices it’s difficult for onsite teams to communicate, access data and complete their jobs effectively.

The Solution

We provide construction companies with robust devices with heavy-duty protective cases, meaning they no longer waste money on replacing expensive tablets and phones that have been dropped or damaged. We recently helped DT Hughes Group when they were experiencing this very problem – our experts recommended, sourced and configured the best, most robust devices before quickly getting them into contractor’s hands.

Added Benefits

Save time, save money, reduce hassle, reliable devices, protected communication, reduced risk of delays, happy clients

Unreliable connectivity

The Problem

To effectively manage projects in the construction industry, reliable connectivity is essential. This can be more difficult to achieve on temporary construction sites or in more rural areas.

The Solution

We provide construction businesses with resilient, powerful and future-proof internet connectivity solutions using fibre cabling or leased lines for offices and 5G solutions to keep teams connected on site. With a blended connectivity solution, we can help strengthen your connectivity no matter where your teams are based.

Added Benefits

Expert ‘vendor neutral’ advice based on your organisation’s size and connectivity needs, competitive pricing, secure solutions, solutions to manage bandwidth and reliable wifi access and backup connectivity solutions in case of ISP outage.

Free IT Health Check

We are offering a free IT Health Check to schools and colleges to provide a clear picture of the strengths and current risks to their IT network. Particularly for schools, colleges and education, this offer includes an extensive remote IT Audit that will highlight any areas your network may be vulnerable to malicious attacks.

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What our customers say

Lincolnshire Army Cadet Force

Curveball Solutions look after our Mobiles, Fixed Lines, Broadband and IT Support. We chose Curveball as they already supply services to other Cadet Forces in our region and we like the idea of having all of our services with one provider.

We receive regular face to face account reviews from Callum and have no hesitation in contacting any of the Support Team if we encounter any issues. I would recommend giving Curveball Solutions a chance to look at your infrastructure to see where they can help.

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Major DC Mullock

Cadet Executive Officer

M & A Pharmachem

Our previous IT Support was on an ad hoc basis with unpredictable costs and variable service levels. Curveball Solutions originally provided our telephony services and after just 8 months we decided to add a full IT support package knowing we could trust Curveball to look after us.

We now have dedicated high-quality Support Engineers, a Help Desk that is responsive and Account Managers that are always available when we need them. We enjoy a strategic partnership with Curveball Solutions and I would recommend giving them the opportunity to review your business requirements.

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Simon Walsh

All About Food

I couldn’t be happier with the service we have received from Curveball. There is always the concern with any new supplier that they will promise the world to secure the business, and then disappear once the contract is signed.

This has definitely not been the case with Curveball and there are 3 key elements to this; the Engineers who set up our phone system combined expertise with an excellent work ethic and made sure that all our needs from a systems perspective were met; the Support Team have been quick to respond to any required changes to the system since the initial setup; and our Account Manager has been very helpful from the time we first made contact through to now in our ongoing relationship. Curveball has proven themselves to not only be highly capable but also to have good values as a business.

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Paddy Gaul

Finance Associate

Willis Bros

As a family business, we had used a well-known multinational company for our landlines and broadband and a local company for our mobile phones for many years. On the recommendation, we moved everything to Curveball Solutions.

The service that they provide is second to none and we couldn’t wish for a better ‘solution’ to all our problems.

They have been unfailingly helpful, providing a level of friendly, informed and competent support that has come as a refreshing and welcome change from the ineffectual service we had from our previous suppliers. We cannot thank Curveball Solutions enough.

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Maria Latham

Office Manager

St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School

We had organised to use Curveball Solutions as our telephone systems provider from July 2022 onwards, after an issue with our existing supplier having no phone service at all for 3 weeks in May 2022. The team at Curveball were quick to offer us help and support.

Within the 3 weeks of service loss with our current provider, Curveball successfully managed to organise installation and setup of our new system as well as training and porting all our services over from our existing supplier (within the same period we had no resolution to our existing issue). Within less than a month we had a fully operational phone system, which in itself is a functional, well-made user-friendly system.

In the short time we have worked with Curveball, we have found them to be extremely helpful, supportive and have gone out of their way to assist us. I would recommend Curveball for phone solutions and we will be looking at the other services they offer, for ourselves in the future.

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Paul McKenna

School Business Manager

Nationwide Fire Sprinklers

Nationwide Fire Sprinklers have been happy customers of Curveball for many years. What started out as the provision of a new telephone system soon turned into a multiple product solution. Not only do we entrust Curveball with our in-house telephony, they have also provided us with a brilliant mobile phone package, a cloud-based backup facility and have helped us underpin our business with a highly reliable leased line.

In a world defined by the effective use of technology, it is of great reassurance to work with a partner such as Curveball. Not only does their product range continue to develop helping you link together the vital pieces of business, you’re never overlooked as people. From Sales, Account Management and Support, every single member of the Curveball team will go above and beyond to ensure that they deliver the highest levels of customer service.
Would I recommend Curveball? Without hesitation.

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Craig Gilliver

Associate Director

Briton Engineering Developments

I consider Curveball Solutions to be my number one “go-to” company for anything to do with our telecoms and network needs.
The team are always on hand for any queries I have with very quick solutions! The price is great too!!

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Richard Platt

Manager

Contact Security UK

We have been using Curveball for many years, we recently moved from a serviced office to an unserviced office so we needed a whole system including separate voice and data lines. Colin & the Curveball team designed and installed everything all within a one week window to minimise downtime during our move.

No job is too small and they always go the extra mile whenever we need assistance so would happily recommend their services to anyone looking to move over to a VOIP telephone system or outsourced IT Support.

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Phil Cole

Finance Director

St John Bosco Arts College

Curveball have managed our school mobile phone account for over 10 years now, and I would have no hesitation in recommending them to other schools or businesses.

If ever I need to make amendments to my account or request reports, I always know that they are only a phone call away and will action these at the earliest opportunity.

By managing our account effectively and always being on top of our charges, I know I am in safe hands. This takes a lot of pressure off and lets me get back to doing more important things.

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Helen McCowen

Finance Manager

IT Tools for Construction Companies

Construction IT Problems and Solutions

As a Managed Service Provider, we provide busy Construction Managers with one point of contact for all their IT and Communication services.

Managed IT for the Construction Industry

Common IT Problems

Outdated tech and hardware

The Problem

The Solution

Added Benefits

Cyber security concerns

The Problem

The Solution

Added Benefits

Protection and safety concerns

The Problem

The Solution

Added Benefits

Communications Solutions for the Construction Industry

Common Communications Problems

Slow communications

The Problem

The Solution

Added Benefits

Onsite device damage

The Problem

The Solution

Added Benefits

Unreliable connectivity

The Problem

The Solution

Added Benefits

Free IT Health Check

What our customers say

Lincolnshire Army Cadet Force

M & A Pharmachem

All About Food

Willis Bros

St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School

Nationwide Fire Sprinklers

Briton Engineering Developments

Contact Security UK

St John Bosco Arts College

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