Can you support our estimating software?▼
We support the computers, servers, licensing, backups and network that Accubid, McCormick, ConEst and similar tools rely on. The software vendor still handles product-specific questions like assembly logic or pricing updates. In practice, most estimating outages we're asked about come from the IT side: a full disk, a failed update, a corrupted database with no recent backup, or a license server that moved. We prevent those and restore quickly when one happens, and we coordinate with the vendor when the issue is inside their product.
What should a job trailer network look like?▼
Keep it simple and separate. A managed firewall with a cellular or fixed wireless connection, Wi-Fi for staff devices, and a separate guest network for visitors and subcontractors. It shouldn't connect directly into your main office network without a secure tunnel and limited access. We monitor each trailer so we know when it goes offline, and we keep an inventory so the equipment comes back and gets reset when the job closes. Consumer routers with default passwords are the thing to avoid.
How do pay app and remittance scams work?▼
An attacker gets into an email account at your company, a GC or a supplier, usually through a phished password. They read the threads, learn when a large payment is due, and send a convincing message with new bank details from the real mailbox or a lookalike domain. The money goes out and is often gone before anyone notices. MFA, impersonation filtering, DMARC on your domain and a rule that banking changes are always confirmed by calling a known number stop most of these attempts.
Do we need different security for generator and storm work?▼
The busy stretch after a major outage brings a flood of new customers, rush financing paperwork and temporary staff. Scammers know it too, and they send fake supplier notices and generator rebate emails. We help you add short-term users with limited permissions, keep scheduling and payment systems stable under the load, and remind staff about common lures before the season. Afterward we remove the temporary accounts and check that nothing was left open.
Our GCs are asking cybersecurity questions in prequalification. Can you help?▼
Yes. Prequalification forms and owner contracts now often ask about MFA, backups, endpoint protection, incident response and training. We document what you actually have, close the gaps that matter, and help you answer accurately without overstating anything. If an owner or prime contract carries specific requirements, such as federal work that involves controlled information, we review the clause with you and tell you what it would take before you sign. Your attorney still reviews the contract terms.
Do you work with our existing accounting and project management tools?▼
Yes. We support Sage 100 Contractor, Foundation, Viewpoint Vista, QuickBooks and Procore environments, whether they're hosted by the vendor or running on your own server. That covers user access, MFA, backups, performance and the integrations between accounting, payroll and project management. We don't push you to switch platforms. If a migration ever makes sense, we plan it around your billing cycle so a cutover never lands in the week progress billings go out.
Do you provide Electrical Contractors IT Services in Houston and nearby areas?▼
Yes. LayerLogix is based in the Greater Houston area and delivers electrical contractors IT services to businesses across Houston and the surrounding communities, including The Woodlands, Spring, Katy, Sugar Land, Conroe, Cypress, and Pearland. For most Houston-area clients we can be on-site the same day when something needs hands-on attention, and our help desk is available during business hours, with after-hours emergency support. Call 713-571-2390 to check coverage for your specific address.
What does Electrical Contractors IT Services cost for a Houston business?▼
Pricing depends on your size and what you need, so we do not publish a one-size-fits-all number — but Houston businesses generally pay a flat, predictable monthly fee rather than surprise hourly bills. We start with a free, no-obligation assessment of your current setup, then give you a clear quote in plain English with no hidden costs. That way you know exactly what you are getting and what it costs before you commit.