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//IT Services for Contractors & Trades

IT SOLUTIONS FOR
CONTRACTORS & TRADES.

Simply IT provides managed IT services, job site security cameras, mobile device management, and VoIP for contractors and trade companies across North Central Florida.

Keep your office connected to the field, your job sites secure, and your business data protected — without the IT headaches.

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//The Real Cost of Inadequate Contractor IT

DISCONNECTED TECHNOLOGY
IS COSTING YOUR BUSINESS.

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Office to Field Disconnection
2.5 hrs
Avg time lost daily to communication gaps
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Job Site Security Risks
$1B+
in construction equipment stolen annually
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Slow Systems Kill Productivity
$1,050
Lost per employee per year from slow computers
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Cyber Threats Target Contractors
41%
of SMBs hit by cyberattack in 2023
//What We Handle for Contractors

EVERYTHING YOUR BUSINESS
NEEDS — CONNECTED.

Managed IT & Office Support

Proactive IT management for your office systems including estimating, project management, and accounting software.

  • Estimating software support
  • Project management tools
  • Network & device monitoring
  • Fast help desk response

Mobile Device Management

Manage and secure all company phones, tablets, and mobile devices used by your field teams.

  • Mobile device enrollment
  • Remote wipe capability
  • App management
  • Field team connectivity

Job Site Security Cameras

Professional HD security camera systems for job sites, yards, and office locations.

  • HD job site cameras
  • Remote viewing via mobile
  • Equipment monitoring
  • After-hours surveillance

Access Control Systems

Control and monitor access to your office, yard, and storage facilities.

  • Keycard & fob access
  • Gate & door control
  • Access audit logs
  • After-hours alerts

VoIP & Field Communications

Modern phone systems that keep your office and field teams connected at all times.

  • VoIP business phones
  • Mobile app integration
  • Call routing & forwarding
  • Dispatch system support

Cybersecurity & Data Protection

Protect your contracts, financial data, and client information from cyber threats.

  • Endpoint security
  • Email security & anti-phishing
  • Secure file sharing
  • Ransomware protection
//Protecting Your Business Data

YOUR CONTRACTS AND DATA
NEED PROTECTION.

Construction companies and trade contractors handle sensitive data every day — client contracts, project bids, financial records, employee information, and vendor agreements. A single ransomware attack or data breach can lock you out of critical files during active projects, costing you time, money, and your reputation.

Beyond digital threats, your physical assets need protection too. Job sites, equipment yards, and storage facilities are vulnerable to theft and vandalism — especially after hours. Without proper security cameras and access controls, you're leaving thousands of dollars in equipment and materials unprotected.

Simply IT protects both sides of your business — securing your digital data with enterprise-grade cybersecurity while safeguarding your physical assets with professional security camera systems and access controls. You focus on building. We handle the protection.

Contract & Document Security

Encrypted storage, secure file sharing, and automated backups for all your contracts, bids, and project documents.

Job Site Surveillance

Professional HD camera systems with remote mobile viewing to monitor your job sites, equipment, and materials 24/7.

Equipment Access Control

Keycard and fob-based access control for your office, yard, and storage facilities with complete audit logging.

Financial Data Protection

Endpoint security, email protection, and ransomware defense to keep your accounting and financial data safe from cyber threats.

//Client Reviews

“Simply IT set up our phones, got our office and field teams on the same system, and installed cameras at two of our job sites. Everything works together now and we can actually see what's happening on-site from anywhere. Best decision we made this year.”

Lisa T.
General Contractor · Gainesville, FL
//Real Results

PROJECTS WE'VE COMPLETED FOR SIMILAR PRACTICES.

Recent technology projects Simply IT has delivered across North Central Florida. Client names are kept confidential per the disclosure on our case studies page — every detail below comes from real engagements.

Ocala General Contractor — Website & Review Management
Marketing
Ocala, FL·April 2026

Ocala General Contractor — Website & Review Management

A contractor with no website and a 3.9 star Google rating launched a project showcase site and systematic review management — reaching 4.8 stars with 22 new reviews and generating 8-12 qualified leads per month.

4.8★
Rating (was 3.9)
22
New Reviews in 4mo
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Ocala Construction Company — Office to Field Technology Overhaul
IT Services
Ocala, FL·February 2026

Ocala Construction Company — Office to Field Technology Overhaul

A growing Ocala general contractor was managing projects from personal phones, sharing files via text message, and running payroll from a single aging office computer. Simply IT connected the office and field with Microsoft 365, VoIP, and job site security cameras.

12
Field Devices Managed
Zero
Lost Job Files
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Gainesville Construction Firm — AI Proposal Drafting With Zero Project Data Leakage
AI
Gainesville, FL·January 2026

Gainesville Construction Firm — AI Proposal Drafting With Zero Project Data Leakage

A 22-person Gainesville general contractor wanted AI to speed up bid drafting, RFI responses, and subcontractor communication. The catch — project drawings, pricing data, and subcontractor agreements could not leave the firm's control. Simply IT built the right setup.

31hr
Saved Per Week
0
Data Leak Events
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// Related Resources

FURTHER READING & CLIENT STORIES

Blog Article · Managed IT
How Ocala Contractors Are Connecting Office and Field Teams
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Blog Article · Managed IT
Job Site Security Cameras — Why Florida Contractors Are Installing Them
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Blog Article · Managed IT
Mobile Device Management for Field Teams — Protecting Company Data on Employee Phones
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Blog Article · Cybersecurity
Cyber Insurance Requirements for Florida Construction & Trades Businesses
Read Article →
Case Study · Ocala, FL
Ocala Construction Company — Office to Field Connected
Read Case Study →
Compliance Framework
NIST 800-171 for FL Defense Contractors
CMMC Level 2 control set, audit-ready →
// Compliance Standards

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
FOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES.

Construction companies face a layered compliance environment that spans payment security, insurance and bonding requirements, Florida DBPR contractor licensing, lien law documentation, and increasingly demanding owner/general-contractor data security clauses. Simply IT manages the technology requirements for every applicable standard so your office and field operations stay compliant. Click any standard for what we cover.

// PCI Security Standards Council

PCI DSS Compliance

Construction companies that accept credit cards for change orders, deposits, or final payment must comply with PCI DSS. PCI DSS v4.0 introduces stricter authentication, network-segmentation, and vulnerability-management requirements — and noncompliance fines can reach $100,000 per month plus card-replacement liability after a breach.

// What Simply IT Manages
  • Network segmentation isolating payment terminals from project workstations
  • Annual PCI DSS Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) preparation
  • Quarterly vulnerability scans by an Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV)
  • MFA on all administrative access to payment systems
  • Encrypted card data transmission with current TLS configurations
// Outcome
Card processing infrastructure that satisfies PCI DSS v4.0 and your merchant bank.
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// Frequently Asked Questions

COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT IT SERVICES FOR CONTRACTORS AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES

What technology solutions does Simply IT provide for construction companies?+
Simply IT provides managed IT services specifically configured for construction and trades businesses including Microsoft 365 with SharePoint for project document management, mobile device management for field teams, VoIP phone systems with mobile app, security cameras for job sites and offices, and on-site and remote support. We connect office and field teams with technology that keeps projects organized and communication consistent.
How does Simply IT help construction companies manage files and photos from job sites?+
Simply IT deploys Microsoft 365 with SharePoint organized by project — giving field teams access to blueprints, contracts, and project documents from any device in the field. Job site photos upload directly to the correct project folder from mobile devices. All project communication moves to Microsoft Teams — searchable, organized by project, and no longer dependent on personal text message threads.
Does Simply IT install security cameras at job sites?+
Yes. Simply IT installs security cameras at job sites covering material storage areas, equipment parking, and site access points with 30-day cloud recording. Remote viewing is configured on owner and supervisor phones. Job site camera footage has supported insurance claims for Simply IT clients — providing documentation of weather damage, equipment theft, and site conditions that resulted in full insurance payouts.
How does mobile device management work for field teams?+
Simply IT deploys mobile device management on field employee phones and tablets — separating company data from personal data and enabling remote wipe of company information if a device is lost or an employee leaves. Field supervisors can access project files, communicate via Microsoft Teams, and make calls on the business phone number from their personal device — all through the company MDM platform.
What areas does Simply IT serve for construction company IT support?+
Simply IT provides managed IT and technology services for construction and trades businesses throughout North Central Florida including Ocala, Gainesville, The Villages, Daytona Beach, and all surrounding areas across Marion, Sumter, Lake, Alachua, Volusia, Levy, and Citrus Counties. We provide both remote support and on-site service at office and field locations.
How does Simply IT secure project files and bid documents from cyber theft?+
Construction companies are an increasingly common target for business-email-compromise (BEC) attacks — attackers monitor bid timing and impersonate project owners or general contractors to redirect change-order payments. Simply IT deploys email security with display-name impersonation alerts and Safe Links, MFA on every account, encrypted SharePoint storage for project documents, and security awareness training focused on the BEC patterns specific to construction. The combination cuts BEC exposure dramatically without changing how the office or field teams work.
What technology is required to bid on government or commercial construction projects?+
Federal contracts, state DOT projects, and many large commercial GCs now require subcontractors to demonstrate baseline cybersecurity controls — typically MFA on email and remote access, encrypted file storage, current cyber insurance, and a written incident response plan. Some federal projects additionally require CMMC Level 1 or 2 attestation. Simply IT helps construction clients meet these baseline requirements without over-engineering for controls they do not actually need.
// Marketing for Construction & Trades

WE ALSO BUILD AND MANAGE
YOUR DIGITAL PRESENCE.

Simply IT is not just your IT partner — we also build and manage websites, SEO, social media, and digital marketing for construction & trades across North Central Florida. One local team. One invoice. Everything working together.

General Contractor
Ocala, FL
// Web Portfolio — Interactive Demo
Live Oak Construction
A bold contractor website with project photo gallery, service area coverage, quote request forms, and local SEO targeting residential and commercial searches across Marion County.
Project Gallery
Quote Requests
Service Area
Review Showcase
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IT'S SIMPLE

CONNECT YOUR OFFICE AND FIELD TEAMS.

IT services and job site security for contractors, electricians, HVAC companies, and plumbers across North Central Florida.

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// Local Coverage

CONSTRUCTION & TRADES IT IN YOUR FLORIDA CITY.

Simply IT serves construction and trades firms across North Central Florida with office-to-field managed IT, Procore / Buildertrend support, jobsite cameras, and BEC-fraud protection on vendor payments. Pick your area for city-specific construction IT context.

Marion County · HQ

OCALA

HQ city. Marion County 375K+ population growth driving residential and commercial construction. Multi-state contractor licensing common along the I-75 corridor.

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Alachua County

GAINESVILLE

UF and Alachua County growth driving residential and commercial construction. Procore / Buildertrend support plus jobsite cameras and mobile device management.

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Sumter County · Tri-County

THE VILLAGES

Residential development, home-services (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, pool services), and renovation specialists serving Villages homeowners. ServiceTitan, Buildertrend, JobTread support.

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Volusia County · Coastal

DAYTONA BEACH

Coastal residential + commercial development along the I-4 and LPGA Blvd corridors, plus hurricane-restoration trades. Procore, Buildertrend, ServiceTitan support and BEC vendor-fraud defense.

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