How Cairn Power Site Productivity with Viatel Connectivity

Cairn, Ireland’s leading sustainable homebuilder, partners with Viatel Technology Group to ensure seamless connectivity across their construction developments nationwide.

About Cairn

Cairn is one of Ireland’s leading homebuilders, delivering high-quality new homes and creating sustainable communities nationwide. With over 10 years’ experience, Cairn has evolved into a cornerstone of the Irish housing market. The company’s progress is defined by the communities they foster and the infrastructure they provide.

The Challenge: Connectivity at the Edge

Cairn needed a connectivity partner that could support fast-moving construction projects across Ireland. They required an enterprise-level solution with the ability to survey sites quickly and deliver viable connectivity options nationwide without delaying build schedules.

Essential requirements:

  • Rapid Deployment: Activating high-speed internet as soon as site cabins land on greenfield sites.
  • Carrier Neutral Nationwide Reach: Reliable service in diverse locations.
  • Scalability: A flexible model to support fluctuating build schedules and multiple active sites.

The Viatel Solution

Viatel Technology Group deliver a flexible connectivity approach tailored specifically to the realities of construction environments. With access to every major wholesaler as well as its own independent network, Viatel takes a carrier neutral approach to ensure they offer the best connectivity option for every site.

Multi-Transport Connectivity

Access Technology

Primary Use

Dedicated Fibre & FTTH

Robust primary and backup circuits for long-term project stability

Fixed Wireless Access (Radio)

For immediate, high-bandwidth deployment on day one

Satellite and LTE

Ensuring redundant paths for mission-critical site data

Many Cairn sites use Viatel radio connectivity to enable rapid deployment and reliable performance from day one. Where available, dedicated fibre is installed, with FTTH used as a resilient back-up service. LTE solutions are also deployed where required, ensuring the most suitable connectivity option is available at each location.

“Viatel has always been able to provide an option for every site, where other providers couldn’t offer wired or wireless solutions, Viatel could.”

– Ryan Martin, IT Field Service Engineer, Cairn

This multi-technology approach allows connectivity to be tailored to each site while maintaining consistency across Cairn’s operations.

The Result

Site Coverage

100% of active Cairn sites connected nationwide.

Reliability

Zero recorded connection drops from site start to completion.

Operational Efficiency

Seamless file sharing and BIM (Building Information Modelling) synchronisation.

Viatel now provides connectivity across all active Cairn construction sites, supporting up to eight major development sites at any one time. Over the past four years, the partnership has delivered reliable connectivity from site setup through to project completion.

Teams can communicate easily, share files seamlessly and maintain momentum across projects without disruption.

“Viatel’s service is one of the most important services we use across the business. I’ve never experienced a single connection drop from site start through to project completion.”

– Ryan Martin, IT Field Service Engineer, Cairn

Working With Viatel

Cairn values the close working relationship with Viatel Technology Group, particularly the ability to deal directly with a knowledgeable and responsive point of contact. This hands-on support model makes it easy to discuss requirements, explore options, and ensure the right connectivity solution is delivered for each site.

“It’s easy to work with Viatel, because I can actually talk to a real person who understands what we’re looking for and talks us through different options and services. I don’t give this kind of feedback to any other provide.”

– Ryan Martin, IT Field Service Engineer, Cairn

Reliable Connectivity for Every Construction Site

For almost 30 years, Viatel Technology Group has supported construction and engineering firms with enterprise‑grade connectivity designed for both the office and the on‑site reality of construction environments. From greenfield developments to complex urban builds, we deliver fast, reliable site connectivity using the most suitable mix of fibre, radio, LTE and satellite solutions.

Discover how Viatel delivers reliable, scalable connectivity across Ireland here.

Backed by a large team of local engineering experts and 24/7/365 support, Viatel simplifies construction connectivity by providing one trusted partner across networks, cloud and security.

Visit www.viatel.com or contact construction@viatel.com to learn more about Viatel’s Construction Connectivity solutions.