Construction projects can't stop because IT fails. xS IT Consulting delivers proactive managed IT built for Houston's construction industry ā from downtown high-rises to refinery expansions. We keep your office staff, field crews, and project data connected and protected.
Construction IT Services
Managed IT built for Houston's construction industry. Veteran Family Founded and Operated since 1998.
Temporary site networks, LTE/5G failover, ruggedized wireless access points, and MPLS connectivity for job trailers and remote sites. We ensure your field crews have reliable access to project data, BIM models, and communication tools ā regardless of site conditions.
Certified support for Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, PlanGrid, Sage 300 CRE, and Vista by Viewpoint. We manage integrations, user provisioning, and data flows between your project management and accounting systems.
Structured document control for submittals, RFIs, plans, specs, and as-builts. We configure Procore, SharePoint, and cloud storage with proper permissions, version control, and access logging ā so the right people have the right documents at the right time.
Construction firms are #1 targets for ransomware due to thin margins and deadline pressure. We deploy multi-layer protection including EDR, email security, network segmentation, and immutable backups ā protecting your project data, subcontractor records, and financial systems.
Azure and Microsoft 365 deployment and management optimized for construction workflows. SharePoint project sites, Teams channels per project, OneDrive sync policies, and Outlook configurations ā all managed proactively with construction industry context.
Ruggedized laptops, tablets, and peripherals sourced, configured, and deployed for field and office use. We manage the full hardware lifecycle ā procurement, deployment, tracking, patching, and retirement ā so you're never caught with aging, vulnerable equipment on active projects.
Implementation Process
Our construction IT onboarding is designed around project schedules ā fast, decisive, and built to not disrupt active work.
We assess your office infrastructure, job site connectivity needs, current software stack, and security posture. We map every endpoint, server, and network device ā identifying gaps that put project data and timelines at risk.
We design a hybrid architecture connecting your corporate office, remote sites, and field crews ā with appropriate redundancy, failover, and security controls at every layer. Procore and accounting integration is central to the design.
We deploy monitoring agents, endpoint protection, backup clients, and network management tools across all locations ā minimizing disruption to active projects. Site networks are staged and deployed during non-peak hours.
With everything monitored and managed, you receive monthly reporting, quarterly business reviews, and a dedicated account manager who understands construction ā not just generic IT. Incidents are caught and resolved before your PM team notices them.
"With 26+ years of enterprise IT experience ā including US Navy OEF service, Microsoft Corp SharePoint Tier 3, Disney Interactive, and Dell/EMC ā the xS IT team brings Fortune 100 discipline to every Houston client engagement. We've supported IT in industries where downtime costs hundreds of thousands per hour ā construction demands that same standard of reliability."⎯ xS™ IT Consulting | Veteran Family Founded and Operated | info@xsit.consulting
How We Compare
| IT Capability | xS IT Consulting | In-House IT | Break-Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field site network design & deployment | ✓ Specialty construction experience | ✗ Office-focused, no field expertise | ✗ No site experience |
| Procore & construction software support | ✓ Certified on major platforms | ✗ May require learning curve | ✗ No specialization |
| 24/7 monitoring of office + field networks | ✓ Continuous monitoring all locations | ✗ Office hours, limited coverage | ✗ Reactive only |
| Ransomware protection for project data | ✓ Multi-layer, construction-specific | ✗ Basic AV only | ✗ None |
| Hardware procurement (ruggedized field gear) | ✓ Vendor relationships, fast deployment | ✗ Internal process, slow | ✗ Not managed |
| Disaster recovery for project files | ✓ Tested BDR, 4hr RTO | ✗ Backup exists, rarely tested | ✗ No formal plan |
| Predictable monthly cost | ✓ Fixed fee, all-inclusive | ✗ Salary + benefits + tools | ✗ Variable hourly billing |
| Scalable for project peaks & slow seasons | ✓ Instantly scalable | ✗ Must hire/fire staff | ✗ No flexibility |
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We'll assess your office and job site IT, identify risks to your project timelines, and deliver a concrete action plan at no cost.
Serving construction companies throughout Houston, The Woodlands, Sugar Land, Katy, Pasadena, and the greater Gulf Coast region.