Petronella Technology Group developed its construction industry practice over more than twenty-two years of working directly with general contractors, specialty trades, developers, and construction management firms throughout the Research Triangle. PTG understands that construction IT is not about setting up a few laptops in a trailer. It requires a comprehensive strategy that accounts for the mobile, distributed, and physically demanding nature of construction work while maintaining the same level of security and reliability that office-based businesses expect.

PTG begins every construction engagement with a thorough technology assessment that goes beyond the typical office audit. Our team evaluates job site connectivity requirements, mobile device management needs, cloud readiness for construction-specific applications, cybersecurity posture against industry-relevant threats, and compliance requirements for current and prospective contracts. This assessment produces a detailed roadmap that prioritizes initiatives based on business impact and risk reduction, ensuring that every technology dollar delivers measurable value.

The core of PTG's construction IT solution centers on creating a unified technology ecosystem that connects the office, the field, and the cloud. We deploy ruggedized mobile solutions that withstand job site conditions, configure secure VPN and SD-WAN connections that give field teams the same access as office staff, implement cloud-based construction platforms with proper security controls, and establish backup and disaster recovery systems that protect project data regardless of where it resides. Every component is designed to work together, eliminating the data silos and connectivity gaps that plague most construction technology environments.

PTG's cybersecurity approach for construction clients addresses the specific threat vectors that target the industry. We implement email security solutions that catch wire fraud attempts before they reach accounting staff, deploy endpoint protection on every device from the estimating workstation to the superintendent's tablet, establish network segmentation that protects sensitive bid data from general network traffic, and provide security awareness training that teaches construction professionals to recognize the social engineering tactics commonly used against the industry. Our twenty-four-seven security operations center monitors construction clients' environments around the clock, ensuring that threats are detected and neutralized before they can disrupt projects or compromise data.

What truly differentiates PTG's construction practice is our understanding of the industry's operational rhythms. We know that system updates cannot happen during bid season, that job site connectivity must be established before crews arrive, and that a project management system outage during a critical milestone can cost tens of thousands of dollars per day. Our support team is trained on construction workflows and understands the urgency hierarchy that governs the industry. When a superintendent calls because they cannot access drawings on-site, our team treats it with the same priority as a server outage because we understand the downstream impact on labor costs and project schedules.

PTG also provides strategic technology consulting that helps construction firms leverage IT for competitive advantage. From implementing BIM collaboration platforms that win contracts to deploying drone and IoT solutions that improve project monitoring, we help construction companies use technology to differentiate themselves in the competitive Triangle market. Our vCISO and vCIO services give construction firms access to executive-level technology leadership without the cost of full-time hires, ensuring that technology strategy aligns with business growth objectives.