Tabush Group's Cloud & Managed IT Blog

A construction company should upgrade its IT when technology becomes a recurring operational, security, growth, or insurability risk. 

One isolated issue may need just a small fix. But when repeated problems show up across teams, sites, or systems, this calls for a broader assessment and plan. 

This guide will walk you through the four triggers that push construction leadership to act, including aging hardware nearing end of life, growth that has outpaced your network and access setup, cyber insurance renewal friction, and the need to modernize estimating and project software. 

It also covers how to evaluate a fix versus an upgrade versus a full replacement, and how to plan the work without disrupting active projects. For a broader look at where technology tends to fall behind, see our overview of technology challenges facing construction companies.

If you're already feeling friction from outdated systems, managed IT services for construction companies can help you get ahead of it before it becomes a bigger problem.

A managed IT services provider (MSP) is a company that runs, monitors, and secures your firm's technology for a predictable monthly fee. Choosing the right one in New York City comes down to several things: response time, cybersecurity, NYDFS-aware security, on-site capability, industry expertise, scalability, transparent pricing, and cultural fit.

Construction companies run on coordination between the field and the office. A change order approved at headquarters has to reach the superintendent on site the same day, and a drawing marked up in the trailer has to sync back before the next pour. When that link breaks, the schedule pays for it, and money follows the schedule.

Co-managed IT for law firms is a partnership in which a third-party provider works alongside a firm's in-house IT team, supplying tools, 24/7 monitoring, after-hours coverage, and specialized expertise that the internal team can't sustain alone. 

Hiring someone new can be time-consuming and costly. It’s easy to delay expanding your team, especially if your firm isn’t experiencing rapid growth or managing a large client base.

Co-managed IT and managed IT are two distinct outsourcing models. With managed IT, a third-party provider runs the firm's entire IT function. With co-managed IT, the provider works alongside an existing in-house IT team to fill specific gaps.

As we bid farewell to 2023 and set our sights on the horizon of 2024, I find it essential to reflect on our journey and how we’ve developed our cloud and IT services. 2023 was marked by challenges, growth, and strategic adaptations. Let's delve into the highlights and glimpse at what lies ahead.

People often ask me what's on my mind, what I'm working on, and what's "new and exciting." Since I'm not big on social media, this is how I share these things a few times a year.

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, law firms must continually adapt and improve their technology to stay competitive. With the right practices in place, firms can reduce IT costs, enhance productivity, minimize potential problems, and deliver an exceptional end-user experience. Below we highlight six effective strategies that can help your firm achieve your IT goals.