Engineering firms live on CAD and BIM models, tight submittal deadlines, and collaboration with architects, owners, and general contractors. Slow workstations, corrupted models, and file-sync headaches cost billable hours — and a breach of client data or designs can cost the relationship. Boston Networks delivers managed IT services built for the technical demands of engineering work.
IT Built for Engineering Firms
We keep your workstations fast, your models safe, and your deadlines met.
High-Performance CAD & BIM Workstations
AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, SolidWorks — we spec, deploy, and tune the workstations your engineers rely on, so models load fast and crashes don’t eat the afternoon.
Large Files & Project Collaboration
Multi-gigabyte models need to move between offices, consultants, and clients without breaking. We design file servers, cloud storage, and sync that keep every stakeholder on the current revision.
Protect Client Data & Your Designs
Your drawings and calculations are your intellectual property. Layered cybersecurity — MFA, EDR, encryption, and email protection — keeps designs and client data out of the wrong hands.
Compliance for Government & Federal Work
Bidding on DoD, federal, or state work brings CMMC, NIST 800-171, and contract security requirements. Our compliance services get you audit-ready — and keep you there.
Deadline-Driven Reliability
Submittal day is not the day for IT problems. Our responsive helpdesk and 24/7 monitoring keep your firm producing when it matters most.
Backup & Business Continuity
Years of project files, calcs, and record drawings deserve better than a single server. Our backup and disaster recovery solutions protect your firm’s entire body of work.
Our Approach for Engineering Firms
We become your IT department, tuned to production schedules and project delivery.
1. Assess Your Environment
We evaluate workstations, servers, file workflows, and security posture against how your teams actually produce work.
2. Optimize Performance
We tune workstations, networks, and storage for CAD/BIM workloads, so hardware never bottlenecks billable work.
3. Secure & Comply
We harden systems with MFA, EDR, and encryption, and implement the controls federal and client contracts demand.
4. Support & Plan
Fast helpdesk support day to day, plus vCIO guidance for hardware refreshes, office moves, and growth.
Firms We Support
We work with civil, structural, mechanical and electrical design, environmental, geotechnical, and survey firms across Boston and New England.
From Boutique Studios to Multi-Office Firms
Whether you’re ten engineers or two hundred across several offices, we right-size IT and security to your firm and your project load.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you understand CAD and BIM performance requirements?
Yes. We spec, deploy, and tune workstations for AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, and SolidWorks workloads, and design networks and storage so large models load fast instead of bottlenecking billable time.
Can you help us meet CMMC or NIST 800-171 requirements for federal work?
Yes. We run a gap assessment against NIST 800-171, implement the missing controls, build your System Security Plan and POA&M, and keep your SPRS score current — so compliance never costs you a bid.
How do you handle large project files across offices and consultants?
We design file server, cloud storage, and sync architectures that move multi-gigabyte models between offices, consultants, and clients reliably — with everyone working from the current revision.
We already have an IT person. Can you work with them?
Absolutely. Our co-managed model gives your internal IT enterprise tooling, 24/7 monitoring, and security depth while they keep handling day-to-day support.
Why Engineering Firms Choose Boston Networks
We speak AEC — we already support architecture and construction firms across the region. With 24/7 monitoring, SOC 2 compliant operations, and local engineers in Boston, Stoneham, and Franklin, your firm is covered.
Engineer a Better IT Foundation
Don’t let IT slow your next submittal. Boston Networks offers an assessment tailored to engineering firms. Request your consultation today.