CONSTRUCTION

Data Security & Sovereignty in Construction

The construction industry is often at the heart of building and maintaining critical national infrastructure (CNI). National infrastructure can be targeted by hostile states, cyber criminals, terrorists or criminals for purposes of disruption, espionage and or financial gain. Secure Sovereign Cloud solutions play a vital role in addressing the unique challenges faced by the construction industry, including data security, compliance, collaboration, risk management, innovation and business continuity.

METCLOUD CONSTRUCTION enables stakeholders such as architects, engineers, main contractors, developers and clients to access project data, documents and models from anywhere securely.

A key USP is METCLOUD’s ability to host third party construction software allowing third party vendors to be approved for high level security clearance and meeting the requirements of the NIS-2 directive.

This highly secure platform supported by UK government security cleared personnel facilitates real-time collaboration, reduces delays, and enhances communication among team members.

  • BIM

  • Custom Analytics

  • Defect Management/ Snagging Systems 

  • Docucment & File Management 

  • Customer Care Systems 

  • Digital Twins

  • Mobile

  • PQQ

  • Q&M / O&M

  • Safety Management

  • Golden Thread 

  • Supply Chain 

Security 

Security Compliance with UK National Security Policies: Countries have specific regulations and policies to protect their national security. Data sovereignty ensures that these regulations are adhered to, minimizing risks.

Privacy

Compliance with UK & European Laws: Data sovereignty ensures that personal and sensitive information is handled in accordance with local privacy laws and regulations, such as the UK’s Data Protection Act, GDPR, NIS2.

Reliability and Resilience

Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: Localized data storage and processing facilitate quicker recovery in case of disasters, ensuring that essential services remain operational.

Economic Stability

Protecting Economic Interests: CNI sectors often form the backbone of a country’s economy. Ensuring data sovereignty helps protect these sectors from economic espionage and unfair competitive practices.

Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Adherence to UK & European Regulations: Different countries have different regulations regarding data management. Data sovereignty ensures compliance with national regulations, avoiding legal complications.

Public Trust

Confidence in National Systems: Ensuring data sovereignty can build public trust in the systems and services provided by CNI sectors, as citizens feel more secure knowing their data is protected by national laws.

 

THE METCLOUD.CONSTRUCTION TOOLKIT

Learn how The METCLOUD.CONSTRUCTION Toolkit secures data and ensures compliance for critical national infrastructure.

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