Operating context
Construction technology extends well beyond the main office. Estimators, project managers, field crews, subcontractors, and owners exchange drawings, schedules, bids, invoices, and site information across cloud platforms, mobile devices, temporary networks, and email.
HAI Consulting assesses the connections between office systems, field access, vendors, and project data. The resulting plan focuses on reducing business interruption, controlling access, and improving the reliability of networks and services used across active projects.
Security priorities
- Protect project files, bids, contracts, payroll, and payment instructions
- Provide controlled access for employees, subcontractors, and project partners
- Secure temporary job-site connectivity and mobile work
- Reduce disruption to estimating, scheduling, communication, and document systems
- Maintain usable backups and recovery plans for office and cloud services
Common risks to examine
- Payment fraud caused by compromised email or altered banking instructions
- Shared credentials and project access that remains active after work ends
- Unsecured job-site Wi-Fi, routers, cameras, or connected equipment
- Lost or stolen laptops, tablets, and phones with access to company systems
- Inconsistent technology and support practices across offices and projects