What Happens to Our Project Files If Houston Floods Again?
Your project files survive a flood, as long as a copy of them lives outside the Houston or flood prone area. Your ability to work on them does not. A Katy construction firm with off-site …
How Do Subcontractors Pass a General Contractor's IT Security Questionnaire?
Most general contractor security questionnaires run 25 to 60 questions, and 8 core controls answer roughly 80% of them. A subcontractor with 10 to 50 employees starting from scratch can typically become questionnaire-ready in 2 …
What Questions Should You Ask an MSP Before Switching Providers?
Before switching IT providers, engineering firms should ask about software expertise, response times, security track record, backup and disaster recovery, and pricing structure - not just cost. Here are the specific questions worth asking any …
Is Your Katy Business Ready for a Disaster? The 15-Minute Meeting You Can't Skip
If a hurricane, flood, or power outage hit your business tomorrow, would your team know exactly what to do? Most small business owners assume the answer is yes… until a real disruption hit and gaps …
How Do Engineering Firms Securely Share Files Between Office and Job Site?
Engineering firms can securely share files between office and job site using secure cloud collaboration platforms, VPN-based access to office servers, or managed file-sharing solutions built with proper authentication and monitoring - not by emailing …
What's the Best Way for Engineering Firms to Back Up Large CAD/BIM Files?
The best way to back up large CAD and BIM files is with an automated, offsite backup solution designed specifically to handle large file sizes and frequent revisions - not manual copying, and not relying …
Why Is My Revit or AutoCAD File Rendering So Slow?
Slow rendering in Revit or AutoCAD is most often caused by one of three things: underpowered or misconfigured workstation hardware, an overloaded or poorly optimized network, or oversized files that haven't been cleaned up or …
How To Choose An IT Provider Who Understands AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam Performance Issues
The right IT provider for AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam performance issues is one that regularly supports firms using this specific software, not a generalist IT company treating your systems like standard office computers. Alexaur Technology …
Why Is Your Firm's File Search So Slow and How to Fix It?
Slow file search on an engineering firm's server is usually caused by an outdated or poorly maintained search index, not a lack of storage or a "too many files" problem. Re-indexing the server can dramatically …
Does Cloud Storage Back Up Your Files? What Engineering Firms Need to Know
No, cloud storage platforms do not automatically back up your files the way most firms assume. Most cloud platforms operate under a "shared responsibility model," meaning the platform protects its own infrastructure, but the firm …
