Rob Lombardi, Business Development Director, Wifinity
I’ve seen first-hand the transformative power of high-performance connectivity in the construction sector. No site today is competitive of efficient without it. And the construction industry is at a junction.
A recent survey found that 97% of construction professionals say that they expect to make an increased investment in digitalisation over the next three years. However, the path is bumpy. Over 70% say they have hit problems during implementation. 17% say connecting remote areas is a big concern and 13% are concerned about bandwidth limitations.
Despite the challenges, the drive to modernise construction is strong. It’s a credit to the industry to read that half of UK constructors plan to boost their digital investments by at least 11%. These investments need to be protected by reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions to meet the unique needs of construction.
Navigating Site Connectivity
Bringing high-performance connectivity to construction sites involves a series of strategic steps. Every environment is different, and the journey begins with finding the site and assessing the specific connectivity requirements. This is followed by a detailed survey to find the best solution.
Once commissioning is completed, seamless invoicing and billing procedures mean that developers have full transparency of their usage and cost to manage their efficiency. As the project moves to completion, infrastructure decommissioning is managed carefully, with a structured handover to building management teams or to new occupants. Each phase is important to be sure that construction teams and external stakeholders are not left without connectivity and can work without disruption until their part of the project is complete.
How Wifinity Fits the Construction Sector
I know from my own background and industry relationships that many incumbent suppliers lack the breadth of capability and depth of focus needed for modern construction projects. Wifinity has a specialist sector team. We have years of experience of working with developers. We position ourselves as a trusted connectivity partner, committed to enhancing operational, commercial, technical and in-life outcomes.
Operationally, we streamline the entire connectivity lifecycle from ordering and commissioning to decommissioning and change control. Our self-serve portals give clients the ability to manage their services efficiently. And our industry-leading SLAs ensure high levels of performance and reliability.
Technically, we offer a diverse portfolio of solutions that are adaptable to each site’s requirements. This means that the right technology fits the needs of each project. This avoids the common issue of trying to force solutions that are not fit-for-purpose into complex or remote construction environments.
From a commercial standpoint, we provide contractual flexibility. This makes it easier for construction firms to scale their solution as their projects evolve. We simplify the time-to-contract and support seamless contractual change to ‘in-life’ projects. This means our clients have full visibility and control over their connectivity investments.
It’s also important to highlight how our in-life service excellence sets us apart. We give our customers UK-based support with a dedicated Network Operations Centre (NOC) for responsive communication, correct billing and proactive issue resolution. Unlike many connectivity and internet service providers (ISPs), we don’t outsource support and prioritise an in-house, expert-driven approach to customer service.
Why Choose Wifinity?
Our approach is to tackle critical connectivity challenges in construction industry with an agility that traditional providers can lack. Our solutions include:
- Managed WiFi
- Private and public 5G
- Cloud and data centre connectivity
- SD-WAN
- Rapid deployment solutions
Speed of delivery and deployment is a key strength, minimising downtime and supporting construction projects to stay on schedule. With years of experience at remote sites like holiday parks and MOD establishments, we pride ourselves on our ability to work in hard-to-reach sites. We’ll also offer a scalable solution that grows with project demands.
Our ability to navigate potentially complex procurement and regulatory environments allows us to support multiple user stakeholders, including constructors, site management teams, third-party contractors and visitors. Our exceptional service is reflected in our stellar customer feedback and Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 65.
As the construction industry accelerates its digital transformation, I’m inviting you to choose Wifinity as your connectivity partner. If you’re ready to find out more, get in touch.
And, while we’ve got you, we’d appreciate your views about connecting a site or property for our ‘2025 Connectivity Survey’ with BE News.