Industry Guide
Construction companies operate across distributed job sites, manage large subcontractor networks, and handle sensitive project data — bid documents, contracts, financial projections, and architectural drawings. Ransomware that shuts down project management software during a critical deadline isn't just an IT problem; it's a contract performance risk.
Job site connectivity and field staff device management
Construction project management software (Procore, Buildertrend, Sage) support
Protecting bid documents and competitive intelligence
Subcontractor data sharing with security controls
Financial systems (QuickBooks, Sage 300) reliability
Mobile device management for field crews
Government contractors may face FAR/DFARS cybersecurity clauses. Construction companies handling federal projects must implement NIST SP 800-171 controls. Some states have contractor data protection requirements for projects involving critical infrastructure.
Construction IT is heavily field-oriented. The best MSPs for construction understand remote access solutions for job sites, mobile device management for crews, and the project management platforms your estimators, project managers, and field supervisors use daily.
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Construction companies face field connectivity challenges (job sites often lack reliable internet), a distributed workforce using personal devices, frequent onboarding of subcontractors who need limited access to project systems, and large file management requirements for blueprints, BIM models, and project documentation.
Yes — and it's an underappreciated risk. Construction companies are targeted for bid theft, financial fraud via Business Email Compromise (BEC), and ransomware. A contractor wiring funds based on a fraudulent invoice change request is a common and costly attack. Email security and financial controls are the highest-priority protections.
Many MSPs support Procore, Buildertrend, Sage 300 CRE, and Viewpoint Vista for construction. The key is integration with your existing IT environment — SSO, document storage, and mobile device access. Ask prospective MSPs specifically about your platform.
Construction companies typically pay $125–$225 per user per month, varying by scope of field support, number of job sites, and project management platform complexity. Companies with significant field operations may also need site-specific network setup services priced separately.