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IT Support for Construction Companies in Ontario

Your team works in the office, at job sites, and on the road. We provide IT that works everywhere: reliable, mobile, and secure.

Pricing, plans, and response times are on ourmanaged IT servicespage. Local pages:Kitchener-WaterlooandCambridge.

Software, not just IT

The construction app Blue built

Beyond managed IT, ClayGen builds the software your business runs on. Here is a real construction management app Blue built, ready to be made yours.

ConstructionOS by Blue Live
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ConstructionOS

Manage projects from the field to the office: daily logs, RFIs, submittals, change orders, punch lists, and inspections, on one platform built for builders.

  • Projects & schedule
  • Daily field logs
  • RFIs & submittals
  • Change orders
  • Punch list & inspections

A real, working prototype Blue built for a construction business. The version we deploy runs on ClayGen Connect with your data, your security, and your integrations.

Construction IT Challenges

Construction companies operate differently than office-based businesses. Your workforce is mobile, your equipment takes a beating, and your projects span multiple locations.

Mobile Workforce

Project managers, superintendents, and estimators need access to plans, emails, and project data from job sites, vehicles, and client offices, not just the main office.

Job Site Connectivity

Job sites often lack reliable internet. Your team still needs to submit timesheets, access drawings, and communicate with the office.

BEC & Wire Fraud

Construction companies handle large payments and progress draws. Business email compromise targeting payment redirects is a major threat in the industry.

Equipment & Device Management

Rugged tablets, phones, and laptops get dropped, rained on, and used in harsh conditions. You need devices that can handle it and IT that can manage them all.

IT Services for Construction Companies

Mobile Device Management

Manage all phones, tablets, and laptops from a single dashboard. Enforce security policies, push apps, and remotely wipe lost or stolen devices from any job site.

Project Management Tools

We set up and support Procore, PlanGrid, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Project. Cloud-based tools your team can access from any device, anywhere.

Cloud File Access

SharePoint and OneDrive configured so project files, drawings, and specs are available to the right people from job sites, the office, or the road.

Email & Communication Security

Protect against BEC attacks that target payment redirects. MFA, anti-phishing, and verification procedures for any payment instruction changes.

Estimating & Accounting Support

We support Sage 300 CRE, Jonas, Viewpoint, QuickBooks, and other construction-specific software. Hosting, backup, and performance optimization.

Multi-Site Networking

Connect your main office, storage yards, fabrication shops, and temporary job site offices with secure VPN and cellular failover solutions.

Field Technology Solutions

We help construction companies equip their field teams with the right technology and keep it all managed and secure.

Rugged Device Selection

Recommendations for tablets and laptops that withstand job site conditions. Pre-configured and ready to use on day one.

Mobile Hotspots & Cellular

Managed cellular connections and mobile hotspots for job sites without Wi-Fi. Always connected, always secure.

Digital Plan Access

View and markup drawings on tablets at the job site. Cloud-synced so changes are available to everyone in real time.

Field Reporting

Digital daily reports, safety inspections, and progress photos that sync back to the office automatically.

Construction Businesses We Serve

General contractors
Electrical contractors
Plumbing & HVAC
Civil engineering firms
Residential builders
Commercial construction
Renovation companies
Landscaping companies
Property developers

IT Support for Construction Companies in Ontario: FAQ

What IT support does a construction company need?
Construction companies need devices managed for crews in the field, connectivity at job sites, cloud access to drawings and project files, support for project management and estimating software, and strong email security, because payment-redirect fraud targeting progress draws is one of the biggest risks in the industry.
Who provides IT support for construction companies in Ontario?
ClayGen provides managed IT for Ontario construction companies and trades from Guelph, with on-site support across Guelph, Kitchener-Waterloo, and Cambridge and remote support anywhere in Ontario. We support Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Sage 300 CRE, Jonas, Viewpoint, and QuickBooks, along with the phones, tablets, and laptops your crews use.
How do you stop payment fraud by email?
Business email compromise attacks impersonate suppliers or staff to redirect payments. We put multi-factor authentication and anti-phishing protection on email, and help you set verification procedures so any change to payment instructions is confirmed by phone before money moves.
Can our crews access drawings and files from job sites?
Yes. We set up SharePoint and OneDrive so project files, drawings, and specs are available to the right people from job sites, the office, or the road, and managed cellular connections for sites without reliable internet.
How much does IT support for a construction company cost?
Managed IT in Ontario typically runs $100 to $250 per user per month depending on what is included. ClayGen prices per user with no per-incident charges and confirms your exact rate after a free assessment.

ClayGen Connect for Construction

Connect is configured for construction with job scheduling, crew dispatch, site-based terminology, and field operations workflows. Manage projects, track crews, and close out work orders from one platform configured for the way your team works.

Learn about ClayGen Connect

IT That Works on the Job Site

Get a free IT assessment for your construction company. We'll show you how to connect your field teams and protect your business.