IT Support for Architecture, Engineering, & Construction Firms in Portland
You design it. You engineer it. You build it. We keep you going.
CAD workstations stay fast, BIM files stay safe, and your team stays focused on the work that matters. 30+ years serving the AEC community.
30+ Years OpenCAD Experience
Microsoft Solutions Partner
Serving Portland since 1993
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25+ Years AutoCAD Experience
Serving Portland since 1993
4.9 Stars on Google
Microsoft Solutions Partner
98% "Awesome" Client Satisfaction Reviews
Why AEC Firms Need Specialized IT
Generic IT providers are fine when everything is working. But if equipment fails when you need it most, that support isn’t working anymore.
Do you feel confident that you:
- Can recover files and client data if needed?
- Have workstations that are optimized and powerful enough for your employees?
- Can troubleshoot problems quickly and efficiently?
- Trust the people who have access to your data?
You didn't start your business to worry about tech.
Workstations that crash at the worst possible time. Slow software that doubles your work time. Files that won't sync between offices. When your IT provider doesn't understand your AEC software and workflows, every fix becomes a guessing game.
That's where we come in. Great design, engineering, and construction deserves technology that keeps up. What could you do with that extra time?
SpireTech's Solutions for AEC Firms
We’ve worked with Portland’s AEC community for over 30 years. We know what it’s like when a deadline approaches and the technology doesn't cooperate. We’ve seen it, fixed it, and built systems to prevent it from happening again.
We have years of experience with common AEC software like AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, etc, and years of experience troubleshooting them. Our technicians understand common causes for failures and how to find the root cause to problems.
AEC professionals need hardware and workstations that can perform as well as they do. SpireTech knows exactly what kind of configurations, network speeds, and workstation requirements you need to function at your best. Is your file management system a mess? We can help with that too. We optimize your entire technology ecosystem for project delivery.
Service area: SpireTech serves the Portland metro and beyond, including Beaverton, Lake Oswego, Clackamas, Hillsboro, Salem, and Vancouver WA.
Just Three Steps Away from IT that Actually Works
Step 1: Book a Free Consultation
30 minutes, virtual, and no commitment. We learn about your firm's setup, your softeware, your team, and what's not working for you the way it should. We'll tell you honestly whether we can help and how.
Step 2: Get a Tailored IT Plan
We audit your current systems and make a strategy specific to your firm and technology needs. You'll get a plan customized for your workstations, your network, your team, and and your budget.
Step 3: Focus on Your Projects
You run your business. We run your IT: daily support, cybersecurity, maintenance, planning, and 24/7 monitoring. Your architects, engineers, and field crews can focus on the work that matters.
Our Core IT Services for AEC Firms
1. Managed IT Services
- 100% management for workstations, servers, network, and cloud services
- Reliable daily remote support; Convenient onsite support when you need it
- Proactive maintenance: updates, patches, and lifecycles maintained
- Strategic IT planning from the people who are always learning
2. Enterprise Cybersecurity
- Defense monitoring for ransomware and tested backups for quick data restoration
- Industry best practices and compliance support for cybersecurity insurance
- 24/7 endpoint threat detection and response on all workstations
- Specialized Identity Protection Bundle to defend private data and information
3. AI Services for Business
- AI advisory about how it can fit into your business, easy adoption, and training
- Targeted AI automation and optimized workflows that fit into your workday
- AI Security and governance; your company data remains secure
- Best recommendations and ongoing support for established AI usage
4. Microsoft 365 Services
- Microsoft 365 Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive for office collaboration
- Copilot or other AI automation to reduce busywork and improve workflows
- Conflict-free synced files across all devices and offices with OneDrive
- Role-based access controls so people only see the files they need
5. Data Backup and Security
- Business continuity planning and disaster recovery planning
- Data protection against natural disasters, mistakes, and security incidents
- Secure backups and redundancy planning with cloud, server, and remote backups
- Data protection and recovery of all Microsoft 365 services and apps
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Frequently Asked Questions
IT Support for AEC Firms
Q: Does SpireTech have experience with Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam?
A: Yes. SpireTech is an Autodesk Registered Developer and multiple technicians have worked with Autodesk for more than 30 years! We also have hands-on experience supporting Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.
Q: What managed IT services does SpireTech provide for AEC firms?
A: Our managed IT services cover your entire technology ecosystem: workstations, servers, network, and cloud services. Daily remote support, onsite visits when needed, proactive maintenance like updates, patches, and hardware lifecycle management, plus strategic IT planning to keep your firm ahead of the curve.
Q: What IT services do architecture, engineering, and construction firms need?
A: AEC firms need an IT partner they can trust with extensive experience in troubleshooting common design and project management software, high-performance CAD and engineering workstation configurations, BIM file storage and collaboration tools, reliable backup systems, and 24/7 endpoint threat detection and response.
Q: When should we switch IT providers?
A: If you're experiencing repeated crashes during deadlines, getting slow response times on the tech problems affecting you now, struggling with large file performance or field connectivity, or you’re worried about ransomware protection, it's time to reevaluate. SpireTech offers free IT consultations to help you determine if a switch is warranted or if you want a second opinion.
Q: We already have someone handling our IT. Can you work with them?
A: Yes. SpireTech offers co-managed IT services where we work alongside your existing internal staff. We can cover gaps in expertise, like cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, after-hours monitoring, or projects, while your internal person handles day-to-day needs. It's a great fit for growing firms that aren't ready to fully outsource but need more support than one person can provide.