When the Internet Becomes the Weakest Link
For this regional construction firm, every new project started with the same frustration: setting up internet and phone lines on temporary sites that rarely had reliable service. Poor coverage made file sharing impossible, cloud systems lagged, and video calls frequently dropped mid-meeting.
Project managers ended up using personal mobile data to send drawings and communicate with suppliers. IT couldn’t monitor usage properly, and productivity suffered. The problem wasn’t a lack of effort; it was outdated connectivity.
When deadlines and client expectations started to clash, the company reached out to YCG for help.
Bringing Enterprise-Level Connectivity to the Field
YCG’s audit revealed what most construction firms face: a patchwork of short-term SIMs, inconsistent routers, and no central oversight. The fix was clear: build a reliable, scalable setup that could move with every site.
The firm switched to Broadband Solutions for fixed offices and SD-WAN Solutions to link every site securely. YCG’s SD-WAN automatically prioritised essential traffic like CAD file transfers and project management platforms, keeping performance consistent even in remote areas.
Each site received plug-and-play routers with built-in 4G backup. Setup time dropped from days to hours, no more waiting for local providers or costly delays.
Real-Time Visibility and Control
Before partnering with YCG, the IT manager had no visibility into data usage or which site was consuming the most bandwidth. Now, through YCG’s Billing Platform, every connection and cost is tracked in one dashboard.
The system highlights over-usage automatically, helping the company manage spend and allocate resources more efficiently. It also supports flexible billing for temporary projects, so they only pay for what they use.
Keeping Teams and Clients Connected
The benefits went beyond speed. Reliable connectivity improved communication between engineers, architects, and clients. Teams could upload blueprints directly from site, join Teams meetings without lag, and update progress photos instantly.
Clients noticed the difference too: reports arrived faster, site coordination improved, and communication became more transparent. What was once a recurring complaint turned into one of the firm’s biggest strengths.
Building Smarter, Safer Operations
Connectivity isn’t just about convenience; it’s also about safety and compliance. The new setup enabled real-time monitoring of equipment and worker attendance via IoT sensors connected through YCG’s IoT Solutions.
This helped site managers track machinery, reduce downtime, and maintain accurate health and safety logs, all made possible through a reliable, high-speed network.
A Foundation for Future Projects
Since partnering with YCG, the construction firm has rolled out its new telecom model across every active site. Productivity has increased, downtime has dropped, and clients are happier with faster updates.
With scalable connectivity now part of every project plan, the firm has turned what used to be a bottleneck into a competitive advantage.
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