Customer Success Story
Van Mal Group Construction Builds Business Confidence Through Cyber Security
Introducing Van Mal Group Construction
Van Mal Group Construction is a leading Australian building firm delivering projects across regional and metropolitan New South Wales. Known for their commitment to excellence, integrity, and sustainable construction practices, the company manages numerous office locations and active job sites simultaneously. Focusing on complex infrastructure and commercial works, Van Mal Group Construction combines technical capability with collaborative delivery to achieve client success across the government, health, and education sectors.
The Situation
Van Mal Group Construction previously relied on a legacy terminal server setup that had become increasingly unsuited to the needs of its mobile and distributed workforce. As operations grew in complexity, the limitations of this environment created inefficiencies across construction sites and the head office, while also falling short of the security and compliance standards required by clients.
With more pressure to demonstrate data management practices in tenders and a clear need for more agile, resilient infrastructure, Van Mal Group began seeking a long-term technology partner. Their objective was to transition to a Microsoft Modern Work environment, enabling staff in both office and on-site roles to securely access critical documentation and systems at any time.
Equally important was the need for a strategic uplift in cyber security. Van Mal Group recognised that improving their security posture through structured, standards-based controls would reduce organisational risk and strengthen their competitiveness in securing future projects.
Rodin was recommended as a right-sized, highly professional IT partner with the breadth to deliver enterprise-grade services, yet agile and attentive enough to deeply understand Van Mal Group’s business.
Rodin’s Solution
Rodin assessed Van Mal Group’s existing infrastructure and business needs, laying the foundation for a strategic IT modernisation. This included migrating the organisation from a terminal server setup to a secure, cloud-first Microsoft Modern Work environment, enabling seamless collaboration across offices and construction sites.
Van Mal Group also required a stronger focus on managing cyber risk and growing compliance expectations. Rodin’s Secured Managed IT Services elevated the organisation’s cyber security maturity by aligning Van Mal with the ASD’s Essential Eight, providing user awareness training and implementing Sophos Managed Detection & Response (MDR). Meeting these benchmarks helps Van Mal Group demonstrate their security posture in tenders and respond to client requirements with confidence.
To improve visibility and control over data access, Van Mal Group also implemented a Policies and Insights platform that provides ongoing reporting on SharePoint user permissions, supporting data governance, minimising exposure, and reinforcing internal compliance processes.
As part of this engagement, Rodin introduced regular strategic planning sessions to identify and prioritise technology needs. This forward-looking approach has helped Van Mal Group remain informed about emerging risks, stay ahead of hardware and software lifecycle changes, and act early on critical initiatives without operational disruption.
The Outcomes
Rodin’s services have helped Van Mal Group Construction transform digital operations and build resilience into IT systems:
- Modern, mobile operations: Staff across job sites and offices can access the same systems and documentation in real time.
- Improved cyber posture: Secured Managed IT Services have reduced risk and aligned Van Mal Group with the Essential Eight framework, supporting compliance in tenders and client engagements.
- Threat containment: Van Mal Group stays secure with the Rodin team using Sophos MDR to swiftly detect and contain cyber threats before they can cause serious harm.
- Informed, strategic planning: Regular engagement with Rodin ensures leadership stays ahead of IT risks, compliance changes, and infrastructure needs.
- Global team enablement: With secure cloud infrastructure in place, Van Mal Group can now hire and onboard overseas staff with greater speed and assurance.
- Confidence to evolve: With Rodin’s ongoing strategic guidance and responsive support, Van Mal Group’s leadership feels equipped to pursue digital initiatives and adapt to future business needs.
Rodin’s deep understanding of the construction industry has enabled Van Mal Group Construction to modernise securely, scale with confidence, and meet the complex demands of their sector. With a solid foundation now in place, the partnership continues to evolve in line with Van Mal Group’s future ambitions and project pipeline.