Construction
Construction
Get every site connected on day one, not week six
Construction firms need offices, sites and teams on the move to work as one, often in places no broadband has reached yet. We help you choose site connectivity, rugged devices, telephony and security that go up with the site and come down with it.
The life of a site
Technology that follows the project
PHASE 1
Site set-up
Connectivity, Wi-Fi and phones live in days, so the cabin is working from the first morning.
PHASE 2
The build
Rugged devices, site cameras and lone-worker safety for teams on the move.
PHASE 3
Across the business
Head office, sites and staff on one phone system, with calls following people wherever they are.
PHASE 4
Handover
Lines ceased, devices recovered and data archived, so nothing keeps billing after you leave.
Site connectivity
Choosing how a site gets online
There’s no single answer; many sites use two, so one backs up the other. Here’s how the main options compare in general.
| Option | Typical set-up time | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4G / 5G router | Days | Most sites with decent mobile signal | Coverage varies; check the location first |
| Satellite broadband | Days | Remote sites with poor mobile signal | Needs a clear view of the sky |
| Temporary fibre or leased line | Weeks to months | Large, long-running projects | Lead times; order early |
| Bonded connections | Days | Sites that can’t afford to go offline | Higher monthly cost |
Who it matters to
Can a new site be working from day one?
Connectivity, phones and devices ordered in step with the programme.
How do we protect lone workers and secure sites?
Lone-worker devices, site cameras and alerts that reach the right people.
How do we manage devices across dozens of sites?
Rugged devices and connections managed from one place.
Are we still paying for sites we finished months ago?
A clean handover process and contracts that end when the job does.
What it costs
Our advice costs you nothing. When you buy through us, the supplier pays us a fee, on the same basis for every supplier we shortlist, so no one can pay for a better recommendation. If the right answer is to stay where you are, we’ll tell you.
Why Quetzel
We’ve worked inside the networks and suppliers that construction firms use, so we know which connections really go live in days and how to stop temporary contracts outliving the site. We compare the whole market and stay involved for every project.
Questions we’re often asked
How quickly can a new site be connected?
With 4G/5G or satellite, usually within days. Fixed lines take longer, so we plan them in with the programme.
Can our phone system cover sites and head office?
Yes. A cloud phone system gives everyone one number system, with calls following people between office, site and mobile.
Do you supply rugged devices?
We source rugged phones and tablets built for site conditions, set up and managed centrally.
What happens at the end of a project?
We make sure lines are ceased, devices recovered and contracts closed, so nothing keeps billing.
Do you favour any vendor?
No. We compare across the market and every shortlisted supplier pays us on the same basis.
Where to next
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Services for construction
Business connectivity →Business mobile & devices →Cloud phone systems →Cyber security →
Marketplace
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How we work
From first conversation to go-live and beyond: 350+ vendors compared, contracts negotiated, and support after launch.
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