IT that works as hard as your sites do.

sector expertise:

Construction

Construction businesses run on tight margins, complex supply chains, and high-value invoices. We keep your systems secure, your teams connected, from the office to the site, and your business compliant with the frameworks that win contracts.

  • 226

    cyber incidents per year target the construction sector on average, more than any other

  • 33%

    rise in business email compromise attacks in 2025, construction firms are prime targets

  • £4.2M

    average cost of a construction sector data breach (IBM, 2024)

Construction IT is not like any other sector

Your teams work across multiple sites, offices, and temporary locations. Your projects depend on BIM software, cloud-based project management, and constant communication between contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. That complexity creates risk.

The challenge

  • Invoice fraud and payment diversion

    High-value invoices and complex payment chains make construction firms a primary target for business email compromise. A single redirected payment can cost tens of thousands of pounds.

  • Connecting office and site teams

    Drawings, specifications, and project data must be accessible to site teams in real time. Delays caused by poor connectivity or inaccessible systems directly impact project delivery.

  • Ransomware shutting down operations

    A ransomware attack on a construction business doesn’t just cost data, it stops projects. Every day of downtime means delayed handovers, penalty clauses, and damaged client relationships.

  • Public sector framework compliance

    Cyber Essentials certification is now mandatory for many public sector framework, including NHS, local authority, and government construction projects. Without it, you cannot bid.

32%

of UK construction firms experienced a cyber attack in the past year. With increasingly digitalised operations, BIM software, cloud project management, connected site equipment, the attack surface continues to grow.

Main contractors are now passing Cyber Essentials requirements down to subcontractors. If you supply into larger projects, your IT security posture can determine whether you win or lose work.

Sources: AMVIA Cybersecurity for Construction Report 2025 / IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024

Cyber Essentials: now a condition of contract

Cyber Essentials certification is mandatory for UK government contracts involving sensitive data, and increasingly required by main contractors on private sector projects too. Aspgate can guide you through the certification process and implement the required controls, typically in 4–6 weeks.

Aspgate is Cyber Essentials certified

We hold the certification we help you achieve

Everything your construction business needs from IT

Our services

We provide a complete managed IT service — not just support tickets. From proactive monitoring to strategic planning, we work as your IT department.

01

Managed IT support

24/7 helpdesk, proactive monitoring, and on-site support for office and site teams. Issues resolved before they stop your projects.

02

Cyber security & Cyber Essentials

End-to-end protection against ransomware, phishing, and invoice fraud, plus Cyber Essentials certification support for framework compliance.

03

Secure cloud & remote access

Reliable, secure access to project data, drawings, and systems from any site or location, with strong access controls and encryption.

04

Backup & disaster recovery

Powered by Datto, our backup solutions ensure your project data, contracts, and drawings can be recovered rapidly if the worst happens.

05

Connectivity for sites & offices

Reliable internet and networking for head offices, project offices, and temporary site locations. We’re also a UK ISP, giving us direct control over your connectivity.

06

Email security & anti-fraud

Advanced email protection that blocks business email compromise attempts, phishing, and invoice fraud before they reach your teams.

We understand construction, not just IT

Generic IT support doesn’t account for how construction businesses actually work. We do.

Why Aspgate

  • Multi-site and mobile-ready

    We design IT solutions for businesses that operate across offices, project sites, and temporary locations simultaneously.

  • Cyber Essentials certified partner

    We hold Cyber Essentials certification ourselves and can support your firm through the assessment process to unlock framework eligibility.

  • Award-recognised service

    Aspgate is a Top-5 UK Technology Company — independently recognised for service quality, not just self-proclaimed.

  • Datto Silver Partner for backup

    Project data, drawings, and contracts are protected by enterprise-grade backup and disaster recovery solutions.

  • Based in Essex, serving the UK

    Headquartered in Wickford, we support construction businesses across Essex, London, and the wider UK.

“Aspgate quickly and effectively dealt with our outstanding issues and assisted us in deploying a highly secure and resilient network.”

David Thomson — Co Founder UCES

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