Construction's $15 Million Blind Spot: Why Ransomware Groups Are Targeting YOUR BIM Files

Qilin. SafePay. Two ransomware groups you have never heard of that are actively targeting construction companies right now. They are not after your email -- they are after your BIM files, engineering specifications, project schedules, and proprietary construction methods. A successful breach can halt jobsites for weeks. And starting November 2026, any construction company with government contracts must be CMMC Level 2 certified or lose bidding eligibility. This is the cybersecurity episode the construction industry desperately needs and nobody is making.