IT support for architecture, engineering, and construction firms built around the tools, the projects, and the people who deliver them
AEC firms run on project files. AutoCAD drawings, Revit BIM models, SolidWorks designs, Civil 3D site plans, and construction documents that represent weeks or months of billable work. When those files are slow to access, difficult to share across offices, or lost in a failed backup, the impact reaches the client and the deadline.
WEBIT has served architecture, engineering, and construction firms across Chicagoland for 30 years. We understand the software your teams run, the collaboration challenges that come with multi-office and multi-site projects, and what it takes to protect the intellectual property your practice is built on. Our average response time is under 2 minutes, because a network outage during a deadline is not the moment to wait for a callback.
What AEC firms deal with that demands specialized IT support
Large file performance determines team productivity
CAD, BIM, and 3D rendering files are among the largest files a business network carries. Slow access across offices, sluggish cloud sync, and rendering delays don’t just frustrate engineers and architects, they compress schedules and erode the time your firm has to deliver quality work. Infrastructure optimized for large file handling is not a luxury for AEC firms, it is a productivity requirement.
Multi-site collaboration requires deliberate design
AEC projects regularly involve teams spread across offices, client sites, and job sites. File access, version control, real-time collaboration on Revit or BIM 360, and secure connectivity from the field all require IT infrastructure built for how AEC firms actually work, not configured for a standard office environment.
Intellectual property protection is a business continuity issue
Design files, engineering calculations, project specifications, and client data represent the core value of an AEC firm. Ransomware, unauthorized access, and inadequate backup all put that value at risk. The loss of a project file, or an inability to recover from an attack, can affect client relationships, contracts, and professional liability.
Construction jobsites create unique connectivity demands
Field crews and project managers on construction sites need reliable access to blueprints, project management platforms, and communication tools in environments where standard office networking does not apply. Mobile device management, ruggedized networking, and field-ready connectivity require solutions built for the jobsite, not the conference room.
What WEBIT delivers for AEC clients
CAD, BIM, and design software support
WEBIT supports the platforms AEC firms depend on: AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Bluebeam Revu, Civil 3D, SolidWorks, AutoDesk Inventor, BIM 360, and AutoDesk Construction Cloud. We handle performance issues, software integrations, user access management, and the infrastructure that determines how fast those applications run.
Cloud storage and file access optimized for large files
We design and manage cloud environments that handle CAD, BIM, and rendering files at the speed your team requires, with secure access from office, client site, or job site. SharePoint, OneDrive, and Azure environments configured specifically for AEC file sizes and collaboration patterns.
Construction project platform support
WEBIT supports the project management and field operations platforms construction teams run on: Procore, Sage 300 Construction, Bluebeam, AutoDesk Construction Cloud, Heavy Job, Heavy Bid, and Primavera. We handle integrations, user provisioning, and connectivity between field and office systems.
Jobsite connectivity and mobile device management
Field crews need reliable access to blueprints, schedules, and project records in environments where standard networking does not reach. We deploy ruggedized networking solutions for job sites and manage mobile devices across your field team, ensuring consistent, secure access from any location.
Intellectual property protection and backup
Layered security including MDR, email protection, and multi-factor authentication, combined with encrypted backup and tested restores. Your design files and project data are protected and recoverable. We maintain backup systems that are isolated from ransomware and tested on a schedule so recovery is measured in hours.
IT strategy aligned to your project calendar
Your dedicated vCIO builds an 18-month IT roadmap around your project pipeline, staffing cycles, and growth plans. Technology infrastructure decisions are planned in advance so office moves, new hires, or equipment upgrades do not create disruptions during active projects.
Architecture, engineering, and construction organizations we support
- Architecture and design firms
- Civil, structural, and mechanical engineering firms
- General contractors and specialty contractors
- Environmental engineering and consulting firms
- Land surveying and planning firms
- Construction management companies
If your AEC firm has 20 to 200 employees in Chicagoland and relies on design software, project management platforms, or multi-site collaboration, WEBIT is built for your environment.
Melissa Bogusch
Frequently Asked Questions
WEBIT provides managed IT for AEC firms across Chicagoland, including support for CAD and BIM software (AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, SolidWorks, SketchUp, BIM 360), cloud storage optimized for large file handling, construction project platform support (Procore, Sage 300, Bluebeam, AutoDesk Construction Cloud), jobsite connectivity and mobile device management, IP protection and backup, and strategic IT planning through a dedicated vCIO.
We optimize the infrastructure that determines how fast CAD and BIM applications run: storage systems configured for large file handling, network bandwidth allocated for rendering and file transfer, cloud environments designed for SharePoint and BIM 360 collaboration, and workstation specifications aligned to the software requirements of AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, and similar platforms. When performance issues arise, we identify and resolve the root cause rather than applying general fixes.
Yes. WEBIT provides jobsite networking, mobile device management for field crews, and support for construction project platforms including Procore, Sage 300 Construction, AutoDesk Construction Cloud, Heavy Job, and Heavy Bid. Field teams get reliable access to blueprints, schedules, and project records from the jobsite. Office and field systems are managed as a unified environment, one team, one agreement.
WEBIT applies layered security to every AEC engagement: managed detection and response (MDR), email protection, multi-factor authentication, and encrypted backup with isolated copies and regular restore testing. Design files and project data are protected and recoverable. For AEC firms, we pay particular attention to access controls around sensitive project data and intellectual property, ensuring that only authorized users can reach critical files. Read more
Yes. Multi-office collaboration is one of the core challenges we solve for AEC firms. We configure cloud environments for secure, high-performance file sharing across locations, deploy VPN and remote access solutions for staff working from client sites or home offices, and ensure that collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and BIM 360 are optimized for how your teams actually work together.
Your dedicated vCIO builds an 18-month IT roadmap aligned to your project pipeline and growth plans. Technology infrastructure decisions, office expansions, new software, hardware refreshes, are planned in advance so they support active projects rather than interrupting them. Every recommendation comes without vendor commissions. Learn more
WEBIT is one of the only employee-owned managed IT firms in Illinois, and one of the few in the region with 30 years of direct experience serving AEC firms. Every person on your account has a personal stake in your success. We carry no vendor commissions, so every recommendation reflects your environment and your goals. We back every engagement with a 90-day money-back guarantee.