CAD, BIM, and Project-Based Technology Built for Architects and Engineers

IT for Engineering & AEC Firms

Architecture, engineering, and construction firms have demanding IT requirements that generic managed services don't understand — multi-gigabyte BIM models, high-performance CAD workstations, project-based user scaling, jobsite connectivity, and increasing federal compliance pressure through ITAR and NIST SP 800-171. LayerLogix delivers managed IT designed specifically for the Houston AEC industry, from boutique structural firms to multidisciplinary engineering practices serving Texas energy, infrastructure, and defense clients.

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30+ Years Experience

What We Offer

Comprehensive solutions tailored for Houston-area businesses

High-Performance CAD & BIM Workstations

AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Navisworks demand serious GPU, RAM, and storage performance. We specify, deploy, and maintain workstations that keep your Houston engineers and architects productive — not waiting for models to load or renders to complete.

Large-File & Project Data Management

BIM models, point clouds, and CAD drawing sets can reach hundreds of gigabytes per project. We build high-throughput file storage, version control, and WAN-optimized replication so teams across the Houston, Dallas, and Austin offices can collaborate on the same model without lag.

Revit, AutoCAD & BIM Collaboration

Expert support for Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Revit Server, and Bluebeam Studio. We configure worksharing, manage central models, tune network paths, and troubleshoot the link and worksharing issues that stall deadlines.

ITAR & CUI Compliance for Defense Projects

Engineering firms supporting defense, aerospace, or energy infrastructure projects must protect export-controlled data under ITAR/EAR and CUI under NIST SP 800-171. We implement the access controls, encryption, geofencing, and audit logging required — without breaking day-to-day CAD workflows.

Project-Based Infrastructure & Scaling

AEC work is project-based: ramp up a team of 20, stand up a jobsite trailer, provision access for a subconsultant, then scale back down three months later. We build IT that flexes with your projects — rapid user onboarding/offboarding, jobsite Wi-Fi, and contractor access without permanent license bloat.

Disaster Recovery for Irreplaceable Project Data

Losing a Revit central file or a year of calculations is a firm-ending event. We implement versioned backups, immutable snapshots, and rapid-recovery systems that protect every project against ransomware, accidental deletion, and hardware failure.

Why Choose LayerLogix?

Serving businesses throughout the Greater Houston area including Houston, The Woodlands, Spring, Katy, Sugar Land, Conroe, Pearland, Dallas, Austin.

Keep Engineers Billable

Every minute your senior engineer spends waiting on a slow model, fighting a Revit worksharing issue, or troubleshooting a plotter is lost billable time. Fast, reliable IT directly increases utilization and project profitability.

Meet Federal & Defense Contract Requirements

DoD, DOE, and NASA contracts increasingly require NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC compliance. We implement the controls and documentation your federal primes and contracting officers require — so you qualify for and win the work.

Collaborate Across Offices & Jobsites

Whether you have a single Houston office or multiple locations across Texas, your teams need to collaborate on the same models in real time. We engineer the network, storage, and security so that works reliably.

Protect Intellectual Property

Your designs, calculations, and specifications are the core asset of your firm. We implement the access controls, DLP, and monitoring that protect engineering IP from insider theft and external attack.

Win More Work With a Mature IT Posture

Large clients — energy majors, healthcare systems, federal agencies — increasingly vet their AEC consultants for cybersecurity maturity. A documented managed IT program with compliance support helps you qualify for more RFPs and stronger contracts.

Our Process

1
AEC technology and workflow assessment
2
CAD and BIM workstation performance audit
3
Network and storage capacity planning
4
Autodesk, Bentley, and Bluebeam optimization
5
ITAR / NIST 800-171 compliance gap analysis
6
Jobsite and remote office connectivity design
7
Staff training and security awareness
8
Ongoing management with project-based scaling

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you understand CAD, BIM, and Autodesk environments?
Yes. We regularly support firms running Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Navisworks, Inventor, MicroStation, Bluebeam, and Autodesk Construction Cloud. We understand Revit worksharing, BIM 360 syncing, central file management, license servers, and the day-to-day issues that slow AEC teams down.
How do you handle the large file sizes typical in engineering work?
With purpose-built storage, tuned SMB/DFS configurations, WAN acceleration where multi-office collaboration is needed, and fast local cache strategies. We also deploy versioned backups that can handle multi-terabyte project folders without disrupting performance.
Can you help us meet ITAR or NIST SP 800-171 requirements?
Yes. For firms working on defense, aerospace, or federal infrastructure projects, we implement controlled access, encryption, audit logging, geofencing, and the full set of NIST SP 800-171 controls. We also prepare the System Security Plan and POA&M documentation your primes and DoD auditors require.
Do you support jobsite trailers and field offices?
Absolutely. We deploy managed jobsite Wi-Fi, secure VPN connectivity back to the main office, project-scoped access controls, and rugged hardware for field engineers. When the project finishes, we decommission cleanly.
Can you scale up and down with project workload?
Yes — our managed services are designed for project-based firms. We can add 10 users for a three-month project and remove them when it ends, provision licenses as needed, and bill on user counts that reflect your actual staffing.
What about protecting our engineering calculations and designs?
We implement layered controls: access by project and role, DLP to detect mass exfiltration, endpoint protection, encrypted backups, and monitoring. Your IP is protected against both insider threats and ransomware.

Ready to Get Started?

Contact LayerLogix today for a free consultation. We serve businesses throughout Houston, The Woodlands, Spring, and the surrounding Greater Houston area.