Delays in engineering don’t just slow your projects — they bleed your budget. Your engineers are ready to work, but your IT can’t keep up. The true cost? Lost hours, lost revenue, employee burnout, and client dissatisfaction.
Why are your engineers waiting?
Underpowered Workstations
Engineering tools like AutoCAD, Revit, and SolidWorks require robust hardware. Outdated CPUs, limited RAM, and weak graphics cards hinder efficiency. The result? System crashes, slowdowns, and workflow disruptions.
Signs your workstations lack processing power:
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Long rendering times
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Freezing or crashing while modeling
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Inability to work with large files
A “One-Size-Fits-All” Network
At one time, a generic network may have been good enough for your firm. But as your business grows, it becomes a liability. Engineering files aren’t just large — they’re massive. A single model can be hundreds of megabytes or more. Standard office networks simply aren’t built to handle that load.
Signs your network isn’t up to the task:
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File sync issues between departments or locations
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Lagging remote access for field or hybrid workers
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Problems with versioning and real-time collaboration
Reactive I.T. Support
When IT only steps in after something breaks, your engineers are left waiting. This reactive approach creates avoidable delays and kills productivity. IT shouldn’t just respond to issues — it should prevent them. Proactive IT monitors, maintains, and improves systems before your engineers even notice a problem.
Signs you’re stuck with reactive IT:
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Frequent, avoidable disruptions
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Long wait times for support resolution
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No visibility into system performance until failure
What To Do About It
- Upgrade where it matters
- Rebuild your I.T. infrastructure for engineering-specific workloads
- Work with a partner who “speaks engineer”
For a full, comprehensive list of ways to eliminate IT bottlenecks slowing your team down, schedule a no-obligation IT performance assessment with radius180.
