Why architecture and engineering firms choose managed IT
Design firms push hardware and networks harder than most offices. Large models, linked files and multiple people editing the same project expose slow storage and weak Wi-Fi quickly.
Project files also have a long life. Firms need to find and open drawings from projects completed years ago.
What we manage for architecture and engineering firms
- CAD workstation support, sizing and refresh planning
- Fast, reliable file storage and sharing between offices
- Backups for active projects and long-term archives
- Secure collaboration with clients and consultants
- Network performance for large files
- Licensing and account management
Working with your software vendors
We keep the systems behind your AutoCAD, BlueBeam, Revit and other CAD tools, and large file shares running, and we work directly with your vendors when a problem sits between their software and your systems.
We handle
- Workstations, storage and network
- File sharing and permissions
- Backups and archive recovery
- Accounts and security
Your vendor handles
- CAD application bugs and feature support
- Plugin and add-on configuration
- Rendering software licensing
Security and compliance
Project files are valuable and often covered by contract terms. Backups, access controls and secure external sharing protect them, and access is removed promptly when staff or consultants leave.
Onboarding
Onboarding starts with an inventory of your AutoCAD, BlueBeam, Revit and other CAD tools, and large file shares and every device and account that touches it. We secure admin access, install monitoring and security tools and document what we find before everyday support begins.
Pricing
Pricing for architecture and engineering firms is built from separate monthly fees for supported users, workstations, servers and the network. Shared front-desk or shop-floor PCs are covered by the workstation fee without adding users. The agreement is a longer-term one, so the security and documentation work has time to pay off.