Managed IT Services for Architecture Firms in Houston, TX

Q: Who provides IT support for architecture firms in Houston?

CinchOps, based in Katy, provides managed IT and cybersecurity for Houston architecture firms - workstations and storage for Revit and BIM, Mac and Windows management, secure project collaboration and tested backups.

Q: How should workstations and storage be sized for Revit and BIM?

To the real model sizes and concurrent use in your studio, not vendor minimums: GPU and memory matched to the software, storage throughput measured against several designers working the same central model, and render nodes managed as infrastructure.

Q: Can you support a studio that runs both Macs and Windows?

Yes. Both are enrolled, encrypted, patched and secured with the same policies and supported from the same help desk. Mixed studios are normal for us.

Q: How do we share large project files with consultants securely?

Through scoped, expiring links and portals tied to your identity, with large-file transfer that does not depend on personal email or consumer file-sharing accounts. Access ends when the project phase does.

Q: What does managed IT cost for a Houston architecture firm?

A flat monthly rate of $100 to $250 per user, depending on security and compliance needs - predictable, with no long-term contracts, no hidden fees and no cancellation penalties.

Studio-Grade IT

How We Support Your Practice

CinchOps builds IT around how architecture firms actually work – Revit and BIM, large files, mixed Mac and Windows studios, and project deadlines.

KEY OPERATIONAL BENEFITS

Workstations and Rendering: Hardware specified to the software and model sizes you run, with render nodes and GPUs managed and maintained.

Project Storage and Performance: Storage designed for concurrent work on large models and archives that can be retrieved years later.

Mac and Windows Together: Both platforms managed, encrypted and supported to one standard from one help desk.

Secure Project Collaboration: Scoped, expiring access for consultants and contractors, with large-file transfer that does not rely on personal email.

Design IP Protection: Encryption, MFA and access controls that protect design files and client data, documented for insurance and client requirements.

Business Continuity Planning: Backup and recovery for project files and studio systems, replicated outside the Gulf Coast flood zone and tested on a schedule.

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Architecture IT // Models, renders, and the deadline

IT built for models that take minutes to open - and deadlines that do not move.

An architecture firm lives in Revit, BIM 360, Rhino, Adobe and rendering queues, on a mix of Macs and Windows workstations, with consultants and contractors sharing files on every project. Most IT providers spec office laptops and shared drives. They do not understand that a central model locking up before a submission is a missed deadline, or that a 2 GB render file cannot wait for a slow server.

Architecture IT done right is built around the work. Workstations and storage sized to real model sizes, Mac and Windows managed to one standard, project collaboration that is secure without being slow, and backups tested against a real restore. And someone answers the night before a submission.

cinchops · studio console● LIVE

07:45:12Project storage throughput check · studio baselinestoragenominal

08:20:33Revit central model health · 3 active projectsbimsynced

09:05:50New designer workstation · GPU spec, imageddeployready

10:15:08Consultant share link · expiry and permissions setcollabscoped

11:30:27Render queue node patched · lunch windowpatch-mgmtscheduled

12:40:14Phishing email · fake client RFPmail-secquarantined

13:55:09Mac fleet encryption verifiedmdm100%

14:30:45Project archive restore test · 2024 submissionbackup-svcrestored

16:10:30Large file transfer to GC · secure portalcollabdelivered

17:30:00Departing intern offboarded · project accessentra-idarchived

31 designers + staff supported100% encryption enforced0 submissions missed

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The commitment

Zero contracts, zero hidden fees, zero runaround

35+ yrs

Operating IT

Built by people who bring the reports, not just the reassurance

30-day

Satisfaction guarantee

Month-to-month after that, no penalty

<15 min

Help desk response

A real person on it in under 15 minutes - including the night before a submission

// What architecture IT done right looks like

Five layers, built around the model and the deadline - then maintained around your studio.

Most IT setups for architecture firms stop at "everyone can open the project folder." CinchOps keeps going - workstations specified for the software you actually run, storage fast enough for concurrent work on large models, Mac and Windows managed to one security standard, collaboration with consultants and contractors that is scoped and expiring, and backups tested against real recovery. Performance gets engineered from day one, not diagnosed the week of a deadline.

L1Workstations and rendering

GPU and memory to the workload
Mac and Windows
Render nodes managed

Specced for the work

L2Project storage

Throughput for large models
Central model health
Archive and retrieval

Fast and reliable

L3Collaboration

Consultant and GC sharing
Expiring, scoped links
Large file transfer

Secure, not slow

L4Security and IP

Encryption on every device
MFA enforced
Design files protected

Work protected

L5Backup and recovery

Projects first
Restores tested
Outside the flood zone

Tested, not just monitored

// Model-aware · deadline-aware · maintained around your studioNot "fine until the submission."

// Built for how architecture firms actually work

Architecture IT built around the software, the file, and the deadline.

CinchOps configures your IT so designers work in the studio, on site or at home with the same performance, the same project access and the same security. Changes happen around submissions, not during them. And when the central model will not sync the night before a deadline, someone answers.

Specified for Revit, not for spreadsheets

Workstations are sized to your real model sizes and rendering load, storage throughput is measured against concurrent use, and render nodes are managed like servers. The spec follows the software, not the vendor's minimum.

Mac and Windows to one standard

Design studios run both. We manage, encrypt and secure them with the same policies and support them from one help desk, so the Macs are never the exception in a security review.

Collaboration that is scoped and expiring

Consultants, engineers and general contractors get access to what they need for as long as they need it, through links and portals that expire, so project files do not drift into dozens of unmanaged inboxes.

Around submissions, not during them

Patching and storage work are scheduled around your deadline calendar. When something breaks the night before a submission, a named engineer answers and knows your projects.

Transparent Pricing

What Managed IT
Actually Costs

Most clients invest $100–$250 per user per month, depending on security and compliance needs – flat, month-to-month, no hidden fees.

We publish our pricing because you shouldn’t need a sales call to learn a number. But the number is only part of it. What you’re really paying for is the expertise behind the coverage and a partner focused on helping you grow your business.

Company Size	Typical Monthly Investment
10 users	$1,000 – $2,500
25 users	$2,500 – $6,250
50 users	$5,000 – $12,500
100 users	$10,000 – $25,000

“Shane is the ultimate professional with the highest of standards, and he will work until the problem is resolved.” – Lynn Durant, Managing Director, Focus Partners

What We Do

CinchOps IT Services

Managed IT Services

Your whole IT environment run, monitored, and maintained.

Cybersecurity

24/7 threat monitoring, response, and employee protection.

Business Continuity &
Disaster Recovery

Backups and recovery plans that keep you running through anything.

Cloud Solutions

Microsoft 365 and cloud infrastructure done right.

Network & Infrastructure

Fast, reliable networks built for how you work.

VoIP Phone Systems

Business phones that work anywhere, without the phone-company bill.

Compliance

Audit-ready security and documentation for regulated work.

Co-Managed IT

Backup and muscle for your in-house IT team.

Virtual CTO & CIO Services

Executive-level technology strategy tied to your business goals.

Business Process Automation

Repetitive work automated so your team does what earns.

Hourly Consulting

Expert IT guidance when you need it, billed by the hour.

Project Management

IT projects planned, executed, and delivered on time and on budget.

Systems Monitoring
& Maintenance

Real-time oversight and configuration management of IT infrastructure providing optimal performance, security, and efficiency

IT Support

Fast and responsive assistance and troubleshooting, both remotely and on-site, ensuring you can always speak with a real person for seamless and efficient business operations

Patch Management

Ensuring timely and efficient updates to IT systems, safeguarding against vulnerabilities and enhancing performance

Antivirus & Ransomware Protection

Defending your devices against malware, viruses, and cyber threats, ensuring data security and system integrity

Network Performance & Health Monitoring

Peak network performance and dependability through systematic monitoring and evaluation of critical network performance indicators

Mobile Device Management

Secures, monitors, and manages mobile devices to ensure compliance, security, and efficient functionality within your organization