IT Services for Architecture & Planning Firms | Los Angeles

Architecture & Planning IT Services · Los Angeles · Orange County · San Francisco

Architecture & Planning IT Services
for Los Angeles, Orange County & the San Francisco Bay Area

  • Fast, reliable infrastructure for AutoCAD, Revit & BIM workflows
  • Large file collaboration without version conflicts or slow transfers
  • Client project data protected from ransomware & data loss
  • 8-minute average response, fastest in Southern California
  • Hardware-as-a-Service for workstations, no capital expense
  • Protected by the Advanced Shield™ Security Platform, included in every plan
AutoCAD & Revit Support BIM Collaboration Security Built Into Your Flat Rate 24/7 Monitoring

Free IT Assessment

No obligation. We evaluate your environment and deliver a clear action plan within 24 hours.

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Planned downtime
on our watch
8min
Avg. response time
20+
Years serving
LA & OC
99.9%
Network uptime SLA
IT support for architecture firms and design studios in Los Angeles
IT Support
Onsite and remote, anytime
High-performance network and BIM file shares for Los Angeles architecture and planning firms
Network Support
Architected for uptime
Project data security and file management for Los Angeles architecture practices
Compliance
Audit ready, always
Who We Serve

Designed for boutique studios
to multi-office practices

From boutique architecture studios and urban planning consultancies to large multi-discipline design firms and landscape architects, we have a managed IT model built for your software-intensive workflows and client deadlines. Firms in Orange County and San Francisco get the same local support from our Irvine office and our office on Maiden Lane in San Francisco.

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Architecture Firms
Full-service architecture firms managing Revit, AutoCAD, BIM, and complex project files across multiple concurrent design phases.
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Urban & City Planning
Planning consultancies and public agencies managing GIS data, environmental studies, and large-scale community development projects.
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Landscape Architecture
Landscape firms running AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, and large rendering workflows that demand high-performance compute infrastructure.
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Interior Design & Multi-Discipline
Design firms combining architecture, interior, and engineering disciplines requiring seamless file sharing and collaboration across teams.
The Challenges

BIM corruption, slow renders,
and missed design milestones

Architecture and planning firms run some of the most demanding software environments of any professional services industry, and most IT firms simply aren’t equipped to support them.

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Slow Workstations & Render Bottlenecks
Underpowered workstations bring Revit, Rhino, and rendering jobs to a crawl. When a presentation deadline is tomorrow, waiting 4 hours for a render isn’t acceptable, the hardware strategy has to be right.
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Large File Sharing & Version Control
Sharing 500MB+ Revit and AutoCAD files across teams, consultants, and clients creates version conflicts, lost work, and coordination breakdowns that can delay submittals and damage client relationships.
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Ransomware & Project Data Loss
Years of project files, CAD libraries, specification databases, and client deliverables lost to ransomware or hardware failure can’t be recovered on a deadline. Architecture firms are soft targets with high-value data.
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Remote & Multi-Office Collaboration
Architects working across studios, at client sites, and from home need fast, secure access to project files. Without proper infrastructure, VPN bottlenecks and sync failures disrupt production constantly.
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Software Licensing & Subscription Chaos
Managing Autodesk subscriptions, Adobe Creative Cloud, SketchUp Pro, and rendering software licenses across a growing team becomes a full-time job without a dedicated IT partner tracking entitlements and renewals.
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No Backup Strategy for Project Archives
Completed project archives, as-built drawings, and specification libraries represent years of intellectual property. Without tested backup procedures, a single drive failure can destroy irreplaceable firm assets.
Our Services

Everything your firm needs
to design without IT friction

Flat-rate managed IT for architecture and planning firms, one predictable monthly cost, hardware-as-a-service for workstations, and a team that understands your software environment.

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High-Performance Workstation & HaaS
Hardware-as-a-Service for GPU workstations, laptops, and rendering infrastructure, the right hardware for Revit, Rhino, and Lumion, on a flat monthly rate with no capital expense and next-business-day replacement.
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BIM & CAD File Collaboration Infrastructure
Fast cloud storage, network design, and file sharing infrastructure optimized for large Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM 360 files, so your teams collaborate in real time without version conflicts or slow syncs.
BIM 360SharePointAzure FilesAutodesk Docs
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Managed IT & Helpdesk
Unlimited support for all staff, 24/7 monitoring, and 8-minute average response. Our engineers understand architecture software, they don’t just reset passwords, they solve Revit crashes and render queue failures.
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Autodesk, Adobe & Software License Management
We manage your Autodesk subscriptions, Adobe Creative Cloud, SketchUp, Lumion, and other design software licenses, tracking renewals, optimizing seat counts, and eliminating the compliance risk of unlicensed software.
AutodeskAdobe CCSketchUpLumion
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Cybersecurity & Project Data Protection
Endpoint detection, MFA, email security, and 24/7 threat monitoring protect client project files, proprietary CAD libraries, and firm IP from ransomware and unauthorized access.
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Project Archive Backup & Disaster Recovery
Automated encrypted backups of project archives, CAD libraries, specifications, and as-builts, with tested restoration so recovery from a ransomware attack or drive failure is measured in hours, not a lost client relationship or deadline.
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Why Architecture Firms Choose Us We understand design workflows, not just technology.
  • Flat-rate pricing, no surprise invoices
  • Engineers who understand Revit, AutoCAD & BIM
  • Hardware-as-a-Service for workstations included
  • On-site support across LA and Orange County
  • Dedicated Technical Account Manager
  • Software license management included
  • Audit-ready security, included flat-rate
Standards & Best Practices

Revit, BIM 360, and secure file shares
done right

We align your IT environment with the security frameworks, data protection standards, and client contractual requirements that architecture and planning firms increasingly face.

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NIST CSF
NIST Cybersecurity Framework alignment, required by many government clients, public agencies, and institutional project owners.
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CCPA
California Consumer Privacy Act compliance for client personal data, employee records, and consultant contact information.
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Cyber Insurance
We help firms qualify for cyber insurance underwriting, MFA, EDR, backup documentation, and written security policies all required by insurers.
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AIA Contract Requirements
Increasingly, AIA owner-architect agreements include data security provisions requiring documented IT controls and incident response procedures.
SOC 2 Readiness
For firms working with institutional or government clients requiring demonstrated security controls and third-party audit readiness.
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Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification for architecture and planning firms working on federal, DoD, or military facilities projects.
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BIM Data Security
Building Information Modeling data increasingly contains sensitive structural, MEP, and security system information requiring strict access controls.
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E&O / Professional Liability
IT documentation supporting errors & omissions and professional liability insurance underwriting requirements for design firms.
Strategic IT Partnership

From helpdesk to design enabler

Your firm doesn’t just need someone to fix computers, you need a technology partner who understands the design process, helps you select the right hardware and software stack, and keeps your firm performing at every project phase.

Your dedicated Technical Account Manager meets with you quarterly to review your IT posture, plan hardware refresh cycles, and align technology investments with your firm’s project pipeline and growth goals.

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Response for
deadline-critical issues
100%
Remote wipe & endpoint
recovery capability
24/7
Security monitoring
& alerting
4hr
On-site dispatch SLA
across LA & OC
Platforms & Software

We support the software
your firm runs every day

From Revit and AutoCAD to Rhino, Lumion, and Adobe Creative Cloud, we know the design software architecture and planning firms across Southern California depend on to deliver great work.

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Revit / AutoCAD
BIM & Drafting
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Rhino / Grasshopper
3D Modeling
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Lumion / Enscape
Rendering & Visualization
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ArcGIS / QGIS
GIS & Planning
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Adobe Creative Cloud
Design & Presentation
BIM 360 / Autodesk Docs
Cloud Collaboration
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Microsoft 365
Productivity & Email
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Veeam / Datto
Backup & DR
FAQ

Common questions from
architecture & planning firms

Do you understand the hardware requirements for Revit and large BIM models?
Yes, this is a core area of expertise. We spec and procure GPU workstations and render servers specifically for architecture workflows, through our Hardware-as-a-Service model. We know what Revit, Rhino, and Lumion actually need to perform, not just what the spec sheet says.
Can you set up fast, reliable file sharing for large Revit and AutoCAD files?
Absolutely. We design and deploy cloud and on-premise file infrastructure specifically for large design files, including BIM 360, Autodesk Docs, Azure Files, and SharePoint configurations that eliminate the slow sync and version conflict issues most architecture firms deal with daily.
Do you manage Autodesk subscriptions and design software licenses?
Yes. We manage your Autodesk Collection subscriptions, Adobe Creative Cloud, SketchUp, Lumion, Rhino, and other design software licenses, tracking renewals, managing seat assignments, and making sure you’re always licensed correctly and getting the best value from your subscriptions.
How do you protect our project files and client data from ransomware?
We deploy endpoint detection and response (EDR), enforce MFA on all accounts, implement email security with phishing protection, and monitor your environment 24/7. We maintain automated encrypted backups with tested restoration. We deploy EDR, MFA, 24/7 monitoring, and tested backups on every client — architecture, not luck.
Can you support staff working remotely or from multiple studios?
Yes. We deploy zero-trust remote access, MDM for all devices, and fast cloud file access so your architects and planners work at full speed whether they’re in the studio, at a client site, or working from home. We support multi-office firms across Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Francisco.
How is pricing structured?
All-inclusive flat monthly rate, no surprise invoices, no per-ticket fees, no extra charges for after-hours support. Hardware-as-a-Service for workstations, laptops, and network equipment is available on the same flat-rate model, eliminating capital expenditure entirely and ensuring your hardware is always current.

Your firm deserves IT that keeps up
with every deadline & deliverable.

Get a free architecture IT assessment, we’ll review your workstation performance, file collaboration setup, and cybersecurity posture, and give you a clear action plan. Or contact our team to talk through your firm’s needs with our managed IT services in Los Angeles specialists.

Revit & AutoCAD Support · BIM Collaboration · HaaS Workstations · MSP 501 Top 36 · 5.0 Google Reviews

See it in action: Read our Meridian Architecture BIM and IT case study →

Data Security and Compliance for LA Architecture & Engineering Firms

Design firms hold other people’s confidential futures: unbuilt projects, security-sensitive floor plans for courthouses and data centers, and client financial terms buried in contract sets. Institutional and government clients increasingly attach security requirements to design contracts — public-agency work often references NIST-based controls, and firms touching federal facilities or defense-adjacent projects can find drawings classified as controlled information with CMMC-style obligations flowing down to the design team.

The operational risk is concentrated in the model: a firm’s Revit and CAD environment is both its production line and its archive, and ransomware that encrypts the model server stops every deadline at once. That makes tested recovery — with restore times measured against submittal dates — the single control with the highest value per dollar in this industry.

The program for a security-conscious studio
scoped to project data: where models, markups, and client documents live across servers, BIM 360/ACC, and consultant file shares.
Client-requirement mapping
translating the security exhibits in your contracts into implemented controls, with evidence for the client audits that follow.
covering workstation fleets, license servers, and remote-access paths that grew organically through hybrid work.
verified MFA, EDR, and backup answers on the professional-liability rider your carrier now requires.

We run IT for design firms across Los Angeles — Revit workstations, license servers, project archives — with these controls inside the managed service. Start with a readiness assessment, or see the full cybersecurity compliance services.