IT Services For Engineering And Architecture Firms
Fast, Secure IT For CAD, BIM And Large Project Files
We manage the workstations, storage, networks and accounts behind your design work, so CAD and BIM run well and project files stay protected.
IT Problems Engineering And Architecture Firms Deal With
These come up in design firms of every size.
Design Software Runs Slowly
CAD, BIM and 3D modelling applications stall on workstations that do not match what the software needs.
Project Files Are Huge
Large models and drawings choke file shares, take hours to back up and open slowly from home.
Many Parties, One Project
Staff, field teams, clients, consultants and contractors all need the right version of the right file, and no more access than that.
Archives Need Protecting
Completed projects have to stay retrievable and intact for years, for liability and for the next phase of work.
IT Failures Hit Deadlines
A failed workstation or server in the week before a submission costs far more than the repair.
Clients Ask About Data Protection
Corporate and public sector clients ask how you protect project data before they award work.
How We Support Engineering And Architecture Firms
IT built around design software, large files and project collaboration.
Design Software Performance
We set up and maintain your CAD, BIM and 3D modelling environments: workstation specifications, software versions and updates, so applications run the way they should.
Large File Management
Storage, backups and secure sharing built for oversized technical files and project archives.
Secure Project Collaboration
Secure cloud workspaces, version history and remote access, so team members, clients and contractors work together without putting project data at risk.
Documentation And Records
Organized, secure storage for specifications, drawings and project records, with access history that supports professional liability requirements.
What You Can Expect
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Rated 5 out of 5
heard our needs before offering solutions
“We have had Tucu come and help with IT setups/issues at several of our offices. Every time they have been professional, curteous, punctual and effective. One thing that cannot be undervalued is the way they thoroughly assessed the unique issues we were experiencing at each of our locations and then heard our needs before offering solutions. It is VERY hard finding IT specialists who don’t come off as condescending. But here they are! I would absolutely recommend their services.”
Dan Gullery
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Rated 5 out of 5
totally professional and knowledgeable
“Totally professional and knowledgeable. Intend to make them the “go-to” suppliers for our IT problems. Highly recommend this group.”
Craig Spafford
President
Managed IT Services For Engineering And Architecture Firms
One team manages every part of your IT. Each service below runs inside a fully managed plan.
Managed IT Services
Help desk, devices, accounts, patching and backup, run by in-house technicians who know your people and your setup by name.
Microsoft 365 Security
Intune, Entra ID and conditional access configured properly, so only managed devices reach company data and access ends when someone leaves.
Cybersecurity
EDR on every managed device and identity threat detection on email and cloud accounts, monitored 24/7.
IT Compliance And Vendor Screening
Evidence for client security questionnaires, insurers and privacy rules such as PIPEDA, with the controls in place to back it up.
Apple IT For Business
Macs, iPhones and iPads managed to the same security standard as Windows, by Apple Certified Consultants.
Networks, Servers And Cloud
Networks, file servers, storage and virtual desktops configured for large design files, kept current and monitored.
Ready For IT That Keeps Up With Your Design Software?
Engineering and architecture firms run resource-intensive design software, store very large project files and share them with clients, consultants and contractors. Standard IT support is not built for that.
TUCU manages IT for small and mid-sized engineering and architecture firms in Toronto and Durham Region. We look after the workstations that run CAD, BIM and 3D modelling, the storage and backups that hold your project archives, and secure collaboration with everyone on the project.
You get a team that understands design technology and keeps it running, so your people spend their time on the work your clients pay for.
What Fully Managed IT Covers
Every plan is built around your team, and covers:
- Help desk access for every staff member.
- Device and identity management with Intune and Entra ID.
- Conditional access and EDR as standard.
- Security monitoring, patching and backup.
- A documented onboarding and offboarding process.
Engineering And Architecture IT FAQ
Not sure yet? See our managed IT pricing ranges.
Do you support CAD and BIM software?
Yes. We manage the workstations, software updates, licence access and storage that CAD, BIM and 3D modelling applications depend on, and we work with the software vendor when a problem sits on their side.
How do you handle very large project files?
We size storage, backups and network connections for large files, and set up secure sharing so external parties get the files they need without access to everything else.
Can our designers work from home?
Yes. Depending on your software and file sizes, we set up secure remote access to office workstations or virtual desktops, so heavy files stay off home internet connections.
How fast do you respond when something critical breaks?
Urgent issues, such as a failed network, a server down or an active security incident, get a response within 30 minutes during business hours and within 3 hours after hours. Your request goes to the same in-house technicians who set your systems up, not to a call centre queue and not to a rotating contractor.
That is the reason the response is fast: the person answering already knows your environment.
Do you offer hourly or break and fix IT support for engineering and architecture firms?
We work with clients on a fully managed basis. One team owns your devices, accounts, security and support every day, under one monthly plan that covers your whole team.
How much do managed IT services cost for an engineering or architecture firm?
Managed IT is a monthly fee based on the number of staff and devices you have and the security and compliance requirements you need to meet. Team size changes what you pay. It does not change what you need.
Our pricing page shows the ranges, so you know where you stand before you book a call.
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Curious What Managed IT Would Look Like For You?
Book a free discovery call with one of our co-founders. No sales team and no tech jargon, just a real conversation about your business.
Month-to-month contracts. No pressure.
On The Call, You Can
- Tell us how your team works and what is getting in the way
- Ask anything about how we work and what is included
- See how we stop the most common attacks on small teams
- Leave with clear next steps, whatever you decide