Why construction companies choose Oak as their trusted provider

Oak is a construction intranet designed to connect site teams, streamline communication, and simplify compliance.

One source of truth for every project

  • EKFB: 343 miles of track is a lot of ground to cover. Their intranet provides a reliable system that gives every worker mobile access to evolving policies and updates, no matter where they are. 
  • Miller Homes: Documentation shouldn’t be hard to find. Our construction intranet makes documentation accessible on any device, ensuring their large, deskless workforce stays in the loop.
  • Tarmac: Connectivity shouldn’t depend on a company email address. An intranet with mobile app access made it possible for 7,000 workers across the UK to access their intranet without needing a corporate email.
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Built for high-pressure, fast moving sites

  • Reach the unreachable: Like Tarmac, give your frontline a secure digital home without the IT headache or the need for corporate email.
  • Content in minutes: Construction moves fast. Create professional news, hubs, and targeted notices that look great on any device.
  • Recognition that sticks: Foster a “speak up” culture. Use applets to streamline processes and give your team a voice that actually gets heard.
  • Compliance without the paperwork: Regulation is non-negotiable. Ensure every worker has auditable, easy access to the documents they need to stay safe.

Voices from the field

“Content can be created in minutes, compared to what was hours on our old system. It looks modern and works great across all devices.”

Anna Gray, Head of Marketing & Communications, Severfield

“Oak is a great partner… always going the extra mile to help customers achieve their goals.”

Ben Graham, Head of Application Development, Miller Homes

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Construction intranet comms, measured.

Better tools don’t just look good, they work seamlessly. Here is how our partners are moving the needle.

Metric Achievement Impact
Adoption 84% Adoption Miller Homes successfully engaged 42,000 employees.
Engagement 97% Monthly Engagement Severfield sees over 70% of staff using the platform daily.
Retention 54% Turnover Reduction Personalised onboarding journeys keep crews on-site longer.
Efficiency 99% Sign-up Rate Severfield achieved near-total workforce connectivity instantly.
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The essentials, all in one place

Unify HR, payroll, scheduling, rewards, uniform ordering and more into one personalised digital front door. By removing multiple logins and reducing routine queries, Oak accelerates onboarding for new starters and makes HR support easily accessible to deskless teams.

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Seamless onboarding

Channel key information, mandatory training, essential tools and introductions through a central onboarding gateway, ensuring new employees feel supported, confident and connected from day one.

Nurture a positive culture

Celebrate wins share updates and nurture belonging, through social feeds and community groups  bringing your culture to life across locations, teams and shift patterns.

Recognition that retains

From peer-to-peer praise to specific site shout-outs, with Oak recognition becomes visible frequent and authentic. Surface great work across feeds and newsletters to boost morale and strengthen retention across all levels of the organisation.

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Replace the paper trail

Track reads, confirm policy and health and safety acknowledgements and deliver mandatory updates without the manual admin. Everything is digital, visible and consistent, so nothing gets lost.

Measure what matters

Track engagement, understand message reach, identify communication gaps and tailor content to every role with built-in analytics and AI-powered personalisation. 

Eliminate HR bottlenecks

Reduce ad hoc emails, improve response times and help HR teams spot recurring themes or issues with a simple, structured way for employees to raise, track and resolve queries directly within Oak.

Construction FAQs

A construction intranet is a central platform that connects site teams, office staff, and subcontractors in one place. It allows companies to share updates, safety information, documents, and project communications in real time, especially with frontline workers who are rarely at a desk.

Construction teams are often dispersed across multiple sites, making communication difficult. A construction intranet ensures everyone receives the same information, reduces reliance on paper or WhatsApp groups, and helps improve safety, compliance, and project coordination

Yes. Modern construction intranet platforms are designed for frontline workers who do not have corporate email addresses. Employees can log in via mobile apps, employee IDs, or secure single sign on, giving them instant access to updates, rotas, and documents.

A construction intranet allows you to share safety alerts, toolbox talks, and compliance documents instantly. Teams can access the latest procedures on site, report issues quickly, and ensure everyone is working from the most up to date information.

Yes. Oak’s App Launcher integrates with the systems used by construction teams daily, like:

  • HR platforms
  • Workforce management tools
  • Rota and payroll systems
  • Microsoft 365
  • Document management platforms. With all of these becoming accessible through one personalised digital front door, everyday tasks become faster and easier for staff at every level.

Success is tracked through built-in, AI-powered analytics that measure engagement, message reach, acknowledgements, sentiment and usage across roles and locations. These insights show which content is landing, where communication gaps exist and how teams are interacting with the intranet, helping you demonstrate ROI and continually refine your communication strategy.

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If you like what you see, we offer a free and personalised demo service, showcasing our intuitive and easy-to-use platform. Tailored to meet your specific needs.