Architecture firms
Revit models, renderings and drawing sets move between designers, consultants and clients every week, and a version mix-up costs real hours.
Power your projects.
Secure your intellectual property.
High-performance IT infrastructure for architecture and engineering firms, built for computer-aided design (CAD) workflows, massive project datasets and demanding compliance requirements.
- Accelerate CAD, building information modeling (BIM) and complex rendering performance across teams.
- Safeguard proprietary schematics and intellectual property against breach.
- Enable high-speed file sharing for site-to-office collaboration.
What IT support for architects and engineers covers
Chrysalis Tech Group provides IT support for architects and engineers: workstations sized for CAD and BIM, storage and sharing that copes with large project models, and security for designs and client data. We support the workstations, storage, network and cloud access that AutoCAD, Revit and SolidWorks depend on, keep field and office teams working from the same files and run a 24/7 help desk. Firms in the Houston area pay a flat monthly fee quoted on the agreed scope.
Who we support
Design firms whose work lives in large files that several people open at once.
Engineering firms
Civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers share calculations, drawings and markups with architects, contractors and public agencies.
Firms on defense or government work
Controlled technical data brings federal cybersecurity requirements into scope, and prime contractors want to see how it is protected.
Principals and office managers
You want designers designing, not waiting on a sync bar or hunting for the latest model, and one team accountable when something breaks.
Design firm IT challenges we tackle
Solving technology bottlenecks and security risks for architecture and engineering firms.
Slow CAD and large-file latency
Heavy BIM models, 3D renders and CAD files bog down local hardware and stall collaborative project workflows across job sites.
Intellectual property exposure and compliance risks
Unprotected proprietary designs and non-compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) or International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) standards threaten major contracts and intellectual property.
Disconnected field and office teams
Architects and engineers on site struggle with unreliable cloud sync, poor remote file access and sluggish project management connectivity.
Tailored IT services built for architecture and engineering firms
Protect valuable intellectual property while optimizing technical team productivity.
High-performance CAD workstation support
We optimize cloud virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), local graphics processing unit (GPU) hardware and network bandwidth to cut lag when rendering complex engineering models.
Intellectual property protection and defense compliance
A strong cybersecurity framework with zero-trust access, encrypted file transfer and CMMC and NIST readiness for government and defense contracts.
Hybrid site-to-office connectivity
High-speed, redundant network architecture designed to keep field engineers, remote consultants and the main office working in sync.
Project collaboration with consultants and clients
Project folders with permissions set per job, external sharing links you can switch off when a project closes, and version history so a superseded drawing set can be recovered instead of redrawn.
Backup for active and archived projects
Live projects and closed-job archives are backed up, so a failed drive or a deleted folder can be restored instead of rebuilt.
Get a bird’s-eye view of your firm’s IT security and compliance
Identify file access vulnerabilities, compliance gaps and performance bottlenecks in under 5 minutes.
Request a risk assessmentWhat changes for your firm
- Designers have storage and network access sized around the large models they work on.
- Everyone works from the current drawing set, whether they are in the office, at home or on site.
- Designs and client data are protected and backed up, with access records you can produce when a client or prime contractor asks.
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Our proven process for design firm IT
Streamlining technical IT infrastructure so your architects and engineers can focus on design.
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Initial consultation
We review your software tools (AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks), active project workflows and compliance targets.
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Security and performance audit
We identify performance bottlenecks in data storage, field sync delays and intellectual property exposure gaps.
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Planned implementation
We deploy high-speed file storage, zero-trust security and cloud workstations in planned stages, scheduled around project deadlines to minimize downtime.
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Ongoing support
24/7/365 proactive monitoring, high-speed help desk support and continuous compliance oversight.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about IT infrastructure and cybersecurity for architecture and engineering firms.
Do you support architecture firms as well as engineering firms?
Yes. Architects and engineers hit the same problems: large Revit and CAD models, constant sharing with consultants and clients, and drawings that must be current on site. We support both, along with the design and project tools each firm already uses.
How do you accelerate heavy CAD and 3D modeling workflows for remote teams?
We deploy high-performance cloud VDI equipped with dedicated virtual GPUs and optimized wide area network (WAN) acceleration, allowing remote engineers to render and edit massive CAD files smoothly without downloading huge datasets locally.
Should our project files live in the cloud or on an office server?
It depends on file sizes, the bandwidth at each office and how many people open the same model at once. Some firms work fully in the cloud; others keep a local file server that syncs to the cloud. We look at your actual projects and connections before recommending a setup.
Can you help our firm get ready for CMMC or NIST requirements?
Yes, with the readiness work: multi-factor authentication, encrypted file repositories, strict access governance and the documentation an assessor will ask to see. Assessment rules can change, so your contract, prime and counsel decide what proof is required. Chrysalis helps with readiness against NIST 800-171, prepares evidence and closes technical gaps. Chrysalis is not the assessor.
How do you maintain reliable network access for engineers on active job sites?
We configure secure software-defined WAN (SD-WAN) connections, mobile broadband failover and encrypted cloud synchronization, designed to give field engineers secure access to current project files from the job site.
Empower your design firm to excel
Chrysalis is your wingman for reliable, secure and performance-driven architecture and engineering IT.
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