Vistry Group, the UK’s largest homebuilder, has appointed UK Connect as its exclusive on-site connectivity partner, representing a significant change in how one of Britain’s largest companies connects its sites, workforce, and technology.
The decision to consolidate all connectivity under UK Connect comes after years of struggling with fragmented, underperforming networks across construction sites. It is a problem that every IT Director in construction recognises: poor connectivity costs time, delays safety compliance, blocks remote services, and generates hidden costs.
Now, Vistry is establishing a new standard with a solution that will rethink the delivery of communication services for the industry. “We needed to move beyond short-term fixes,” said Ben Rich, IT Director at Vistry Group. UK Connect’s Fusion solution provides us with the consistency, control, and confidence we require to scale, without the usual pain points.
The Challenge: Complexity, Downtime, and Unpredictable Costs
With hundreds of construction sites across 26 regions, Vistry was juggling multiple vendors, inconsistent network coverage, restricted data plans, and a lack of real-time oversight, all of which were at odds with the company’s increasing reliance on IoT and cloud technologies.
The Solution: Fusion by UK Connect
Exclusively offered by UK Connect, Fusion provides the digital foundation necessary to enable true digital transformation. The connectivity solution is a fully managed hybrid WAN service that combines 5G, fibre, and LEO satellite into one intelligent, seamless network, delivering:
- Guaranteed connectivity across every site
- Unlimited data, with no hidden costs or overage penalties
- Real-time network visibility
- Smart failover & auto-switching between networks to ensure uptime
- Tiered commercial assurance for financial predictability
Earlier this summer, UK Connect was honoured for delivering the ‘Most Innovative Connectivity Solution’ at the Construction Supplier Innovation Awards 2025. And this month, Fusion was named Innovation of the Year (Contractor) at the Construction News Specialists Awards 2025.
“It’s a strategic network layer for the digital construction site of the future. Fusion addresses the challenges of unreliable networks, unexpected bills, and downtime, and provides IT leaders with full confidence and assurance for their digital estate.”
Why It Matters
With the UK Government targeting 1.5 million new homes by 2029, construction IT teams are under pressure to do more, faster, smarter, and with fewer resources. Reliable, scalable connectivity is no longer optional.
Vistry’s move to a single, strategic network partner will enable:
- Connectivity as a Service
- Better support for site-based apps and cloud systems
- A blue print for connected, scalable housebuilding
A Long-Term Partnership
The rollout began following a successful national pilot and is already transforming site operations. Vistry and UK Connect will continue co-developing solutions, with connectivity underpinning future innovations in IoT, digital site management, and construction.
“Modern construction companies are now seeing digital transformation as a key priority, and what connectivity provides is the digital foundation required and is the nervous system of modern construction,” said PJ Farr. “And with Fusion, Vistry now has the reliability and flexibility to lead the industry into its next chapter.”
About UK Connect
UK Connect is the UK’s leading provider of enterprise connectivity, IoT and professional services to the construction sector. Its flagship solution, Fusion, combines multiple networks into a unified, managed service offering guaranteed uptime and unlimited data, creating the digital foundation needed to support the digital transformation of Britain’s building industry.
About Vistry Group
Vistry Group is the UK’s largest provider of affordable, mixed-tenure homes, operating through its Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, and Countryside brands. With over 26 regional businesses, Vistry is a key delivery partner in the Government’s plan to build 1.5 million homes.
