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The construction industry is currently undergoing a significant digital transformation. The adoption of advanced software solutions is no longer a supplementary measure, but rather a strategic imperative for organisations seeking to optimise operational efficiency, enhance project outcomes and maintain a competitive advantage.
Many construction organisations have limited back ups of key project information and business data, with the often mobile nature of its data making it difficult to consistently back up. This leaves organisations vulnerable to the risk of data loss and ransomware which can cause costly project delays, financial penalties, legal complications and reputational damage.
Working with our key partners, SCC can support construction companies in the implementation of industry-leading data backup and recovery solutions including:
Granular Data Recovery: Offering multiple restore options, allowing recovery at any level, point in time, or entire site.
Isolated Backups: Long-term backups to the cloud keep data separate from the primary storage environment.
Cloud-Native Backup: No hardware needed, minimal admin and scalable infrastructure.
Our services ensure data is secure and recoverable in minutes, facilitating retention of data for the lifespan of construction assets, which can be decades. Our services offer the flexibility required due to the unpredictability of construction projects, allowing flexible backup of a varying number of projects.
Data management presents a significant challenge within the UK construction industry. Fragmented data silos, stemming from disparate software systems and traditional working practices such as a reliance on paper documentation, hinder seamless information flow across project lifecycles. This is exacerbated by issues of data accuracy, with manual entry and inconsistent formats leading to errors that can result in costly delays and rework.
SCC can support construction organisations in addressing these challenges to achieve operational efficiency through:
Central Content Management: Identify and implement a central content management solution to help streamline operations.
Digital Workflows: Designing efficient digital business processes which can replace cumbersome paper-based workflows.
User Adoption: Ensuring a high rate of user adoption for the new digital processes through training, guides and persona mapping.
Our services can help organisations transition from paper to digital, which significantly speeds up processes, by up to 50%. This positions companies to better handle future infrastructure project opportunities and become more competitive, minimising delays and maximising efficiency. Efficient digital workflows enable construction organisations to maintain high quality standards.
Due to project variability and diverse software, construction firms struggle to manage their software estates. Shifting teams and temporary sites complicate license tracking, risking vendor non-compliance and unnecessary costs. Specialised tools like BIM and CAD complicate inventory maintenance, with non updated legacy applications causing a data security risk.
SCC offer several software management services, including:
Software Lifecycle Management (SLM): SCC manages the entire software lifecycle, from procurement to renewal, relieving the IT team of this responsibility.
Assess: Understanding the company's IT strategy and benchmarking current maturity.
Design: Defining processes around IT asset management based on industry standards.
Implement: Assisting with the implementation of the agreed framework.
Deliver: Managing software lifecycle policies and processes with continual improvement.
Audit Defence: SCC provides dynamic reporting on license positions and assists during vendor audits to minimise compliance risks and negotiate settlements.
Licence Review: SCC captures and securely stores detailed information about software licenses, providing real-time management reports.
SAM Managed Service: SCC offers visibility, compliance monitoring, risk mitigation, cost optimisation and process improvements through industry-leading SAM tools.
With precise license tracking, SAM ensures compliance, minimising penalties. It streamlines software deployment and updates, improving efficiency and reducing downtime. Identifying underutilised software enables cost savings through license consolidation.
Ultimately, SCC empowers construction companies to maximise software investments, improve operations and maintain compliance.
