Architecture & Construction
Powerful IT Support for your team, onsite or off.
Whether you’re pushing CAD files across offices or running a mobile team onsite, your work relies on smooth, secure tech. We support the software you use daily and help keep everything running so your projects stay on time and budget.
We Handle:
- Autodesk (AutoCAD, Revit), Bluebeam, SketchUp support and more
- Remote access for field teams
- File syncing and cloud storage
- Network security and collaboration tools
Let us take IT support off your plate and on to ours!
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Our architecture firm has worked with LMi since 2018 and has consistently received professional and fast service in the maintenance of our computers, servers, software and other IT-related issues.
The entire LMI staff is very helpful and quick to respond to IT issues, both large and small. While they have provided critical input in planning for our future IT needs, their down-to-earth approach also ensures that no question or issue is ever considered too insignificant. They are very responsive to our needs and accommodated our need for on-site assistance by providing a staff member to be in our office once a week. This has been invaluable for keeping our office running smoothly.
LMi is essential to maintaining the smooth operation of our daily workflow, and we are 100% satisfied with the service and maintenance we receive daily.
Case Study: Cloud Migration for High-End Residential Construction Firm
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This San Francisco-based high-end residential construction firm has been building custom homes and estates for over 20 years. With a team of 40 to 50 employees, they are known for delivering architecturally complex, detail-driven projects throughout the Bay Area. Their internal operations depend on strong coordination between teams in the office and the field. Because of the caliber of work they deliver, they expect their IT support to meet the same high standards.
The Challenge
At the start of this engagement, the client’s entire IT environment relied on an aging on-premise Windows Server and Active Directory setup. This system handled file storage, user permissions, and core workflows for the entire company.
The infrastructure was reaching end of life. Replacing it would have required a major capital investment, including new hardware, licensing, warranties, and long-term maintenance. In addition to cost, the system created regular operational problems. Downtime was becoming more frequent. Remote access required unreliable VPN connections. Collaboration was limited to shared drives that only functioned well in the office.
They needed a solution that would remove the risks of outdated infrastructure while making their operations more flexible, reliable, and scalable.
Our Solution
We proposed and executed a full migration from their on-premise systems to a modern, cloud-based IT environment using:
– Microsoft Entra ID for identity and access management
– Microsoft SharePoint, part of Microsoft 365, for centralized file storage and real-time document collaboration
– Microsoft 365 for cloud-based email, productivity tools, and streamlined internal communication
We worked closely with the client’s leadership and staff to plan and stage the migration in phases. This ensured minimal disruption during the transition and gave users the guidance and support they needed at each step.
The Results
The new cloud-based environment delivered immediate and lasting improvements:
– Secure access to files and systems from any location, enabling more flexible and responsive work
– Real-time document editing and version control, improving how teams collaborate on drawings, schedules, and contracts
– Simplified IT operations, with no physical server hardware to maintain or replace
– Improved security and visibility, with centralized identity management through Entra ID
The client now operates on a stable, scalable IT foundation. They’ve reduced their long-term IT costs and removed infrastructure roadblocks that once slowed down their team. Their workflows are faster, their communication is smoother, and their technology is aligned with how they work today.
Conclusion
This cloud migration resolved both immediate risks and long-term inefficiencies. The client gained a secure, flexible, and modern IT environment that supports their growth and reflects the high level of service they provide to their own clients.