What does managed IT services cost for construction companies in Fort Myers?
Most construction companies in Fort Myers pay $150–$200 per office employee per month for outsourced IT. This pricing can change based on your field employees, jobsite devices, server needs, and compliance requirements.
For a 20 person in-office and 30 in-field construction firm, monthly costs typically range from $3,500 to $5,000, covering helpdesk support, cybersecurity, server backups, mobile device management, and jobsite connectivity support.
The biggest cost drivers are remote jobsite support, field devices, and cybersecurity risk.
Cost Factor #1: Number of Office Users vs Field Workers
- Office users (desktops, VoIP, printers)
- Field users (laptops, tablets, phones)
- Shared vs dedicated devices, emails
Cost Factor #2: Jobsite Technology & Connectivity
- Temporary offices & trailers
- Mobile hotspots vs fixed wireless
- Connection to software and hardware like Quickbooks and more
Cost Factor #3: Cybersecurity & Risk Exposure
- Ransomware targeting construction firms
- Email phishing tied to wire fraud
- Backup & disaster recovery
- Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
What’s Usually Included in a Construction Managed IT Plan
- Unlimited virtual helpdesk support, on-site as needed
- Device monitoring & patching
- Backup & disaster recovery
- Cybersecurity stack (firewall, EDR, email security)
Construction Customer Example
As Wildcat Renovation expanded, the need for stable, scalable systems became even more critical. Wildcat Renovation switched from another local IT provider to Knox Technology, and their business was able to grow confidently without technology becoming a bottleneck. Al Miller, Owner of Wildcat, credits much of Wildcat’s success to the Knox Tech partnership. “We’ve grown in revenue, staff, and geographical reach, and I attribute a lot of that to the business we’ve built with Knox.” By standardizing systems, reducing risk, and planning ahead, Knox helped ensure that technology supported growth instead of slowing it down. Watch the testimonial video here.
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