How do you protect us on letting day?▼
By removing single points of failure ahead of time. We make sure the estimating database runs on monitored hardware or a hosted environment, backups are tested, and a documented recovery plan exists if something fails. Bid submission credentials and digital IDs are assigned to named estimators in a password manager, so a submission doesn’t depend on one person’s browser. Before major lettings, we check system health and avoid scheduling changes. If something breaks anyway, you have a plan and a team that already knows your setup.
Do you work on our GPS machine control systems?▼
Not on the machines themselves. Machine control displays, receivers and base stations are configured by your dealer and the manufacturer, and that’s where those changes belong. We handle the office side: the accounts for your machine control cloud service, MFA and named users, a versioned process for moving surface models and alignments from engineering to the field, and backups of design and survey data. That way the files reaching your equipment are the right ones, and the accounts behind them are protected.
Our yards have terrible cell coverage. What can you do?▼
We survey what’s possible at each site, which may include cellular from multiple carriers with external antennas, fixed wireless, satellite or a wired circuit for long-term yards. Combining two connection types with automatic failover keeps email, timekeeping, dispatch and cameras running when one drops. For plants with control systems, we keep the office network separate and leave the plant controls to their vendor. Equipment is managed remotely, so we can troubleshoot without driving out.
What records do we need to protect for public projects?▼
Public work usually brings prevailing wage payroll reports under Davis-Bacon or state equivalents, DBE participation records and project documentation the agency can audit. If you run CDL drivers, 49 CFR Part 382 sets confidentiality and retention rules for drug and alcohol testing records, and driver qualification files have their own requirements. Your counsel and safety manager decide what to keep and for how long. We make sure those records sit in access-controlled, backed-up storage and can be produced quickly.
Should foremen share tablets?▼
Sharing the device is fine; sharing the login isn’t. When multiple foremen use one account, you can’t tell who entered which hours or quantities, which causes trouble in payroll disputes and audits. We set up tablets so each person signs in with their own account, often with a quick PIN or badge, and their data stays separate. Devices stay encrypted and manageable remotely, and when someone leaves, their access ends that day while the tablet goes to the next foreman.
A trucking sub sent new bank details by email. What now?▼
Hold the payment and call the sub at a number you already had on file, not one from the email. Confirm the change with a person you know. Attackers often break into a subcontractor’s real mailbox and reply in an existing thread, so the request can look completely legitimate. We help you make this callback a written rule, train accounting and project staff, and add email protections that flag impersonation and alert us to suspicious inbox rules. If money already went out, call your bank right away.
Do you provide Civil & Heavy Construction IT Services in Houston and nearby areas?▼
Yes. LayerLogix is based in the Greater Houston area and delivers civil & heavy construction IT services to businesses across Houston and the surrounding communities, including The Woodlands, Spring, Katy, Sugar Land, Conroe, Cypress, and Pearland. For most Houston-area clients we can be on-site the same day when something needs hands-on attention, and our help desk is available during business hours, with after-hours emergency support. Call 713-571-2390 to check coverage for your specific address.
What does Civil & Heavy Construction IT Services cost for a Houston business?▼
Pricing depends on your size and what you need, so we do not publish a one-size-fits-all number — but Houston businesses generally pay a flat, predictable monthly fee rather than surprise hourly bills. We start with a free, no-obligation assessment of your current setup, then give you a clear quote in plain English with no hidden costs. That way you know exactly what you are getting and what it costs before you commit.