Managed IT Services for Construction & Engineering Firms: Build Smarter, Stay Connected
From BIM and CAD to field mobility and site connectivity, your projects run on reliable, secure IT. Here’s how a proactive MSP keeps crews productive, data protected, and timelines on track.
Industry Focus
Construction & Engineering IT
High-performance file access • Secure remote field work • Predictable costs • Faster issue resolution
Why IT Feels Harder on Job Sites
- Massive files (CAD, BIM, 3D, GIS) demand fast storage and low-latency networks.
- Field connectivity is inconsistent; crews still need secure access to plans and models.
- Version control mishaps can stall permits and change orders.
- Downtime during submittals, inspections, or bid deadlines is costly.
- Compliance & confidentiality for client/IP and government work are non-negotiable.
- Budget predictability matters—no surprise IT spend mid-project.
What a Modern MSP (That “Gets” AEC) Delivers
- Proactive monitoring to catch issues before they hit the field.
- High-speed file workflows with tuned storage, caching, and WAN optimization.
- Secure remote access (VPN/Zero Trust) for subs, inspectors, and roaming crews.
- Backup & DR with tested recovery so deadlines keep moving.
- Cybersecurity: EDR, MFA, training, segmentation, audits.
- Clear SLAs & fixed pricing aligned to project phases.
Service Pillars That Map to AEC Workflows
| Pillar |
What We Do |
Impact on Your Projects |
| Proactive Monitoring |
24/7 health checks, patching, capacity & performance alerts |
Fewer outages; issues fixed off-hours to protect schedules |
| File Performance |
Fast NAS/SAN, edge cache, QoS, tuned SMB/DFS, render offload |
Open large CAD/BIM files quickly—office to field |
| Secure Remote Access |
VPN/Zero Trust, MDM for tablets, role-based access for subs |
Plans & models anywhere—without exposing the network |
| Backup & DR |
On-site + cloud backups, immutable storage, DR runbooks |
Recover fast from mistakes, failures, or ransomware |
| Cybersecurity |
EDR/XDR, MFA, least-privilege, phishing training, audits |
Protect IP, satisfy contracts & regulatory requirements |
| Vendor Management |
Autodesk/Revit, Bluebeam, Trimble, licensing & support |
One accountable partner—less vendor ping-pong |
| Help Desk & On-Site |
24/7 support with local dispatch when needed |
Faster resolutions; crews keep moving |
| IT Roadmapping |
Assessments, budgets, phase-by-phase scalability |
No surprises—IT plan aligns to project pipeline |
Fast Plans to the Field
A Phoenix GC syncing 1–3 GB models saw open times drop from minutes to seconds after we added edge caching and tuned SMB. Crews access current drawings without waiting.
Ransomware Resilience
A design-build firm recovered same-day via immutable backups and a tested runbook. No re-work, no missed inspection—project stayed on schedule.
Hybrid Cloud Rendering
We burst heavy rendering to the cloud during crunch weeks, then scale down. Your monthly bill tracks actual workload—no idle hardware.
Choosing an MSP for Construction & Engineering
- Experience with CAD/BIM, Bluebeam, Trimble, point clouds, GIS
- Performance tuning for large files and job-site links
- Clear SLAs, fixed pricing, and after-hours maintenance windows
- Security stack that meets client and government requirements
- Local on-site capability in Arizona + remote coverage beyond
- Roadmaps tied to project phases and growth