Information Technology

Information Technology has become an essential tool for the architectural design, interior design, and real estate management professions. Determining appropriate hardware specifications, integration, and management of computer resources is critical to a successful and productive computer system. AP3D’s goal is to create a cost-effective system that benefits a firm’s design process and design product—and grows and adapts to its business needs.

Our IT services include:

  • Strategic Planning: assessment, analysis, and budgeting

  • Local Area Network (LAN): development and management

  • Infrastructure Design: network switches, firewalls, cabling, Internet access

  • Hardware and software installation, and software customization

  • Servers: file storage, print, and email

  • Workstations: application installation, upgrades, and problem resolution

  • Integrating Cloud-hosted Technologies

  • Collaboration Solutions

  • Virtual Private Networks (VPN): remote access

  • Anti-virus/Anti-malware Systems

  • Data BackupTraining 

For firms with no in-house IT management or support, AP3D can provide a completely outsourced solution, ranging from periodic maintenance visits to full-time, on-site support. For firms with existing in-house IT staff, AP3D can help with special projects or upgrades.

Digital Design

The ability to create digital databases that represent built environments allows designers, builders, and facility managers to work with construction documents in ways not been previously possible. Computer aided design (CAD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) systems, automated business management tools, and digital communication provide professionals with robust tools to design, construct, and manage buildings. This includes the accurate production and modification of drawings, the rapid studying of design alternatives, and the analysis of building data.

As specialists in CAD and BIM system specification, integration, customization, and support, AP3D’s experienced architects provide services to firms looking to develop or upgrade their use of digital design technology.

Our Digital Design services include:

  • Assessment: Evaluate the specific needs and goals of your company.

  • Planning: Produce a strategic plan for a cost-effective hardware and software solution. 

  • Development: Provide hardware and software system specifications, which we coordinate with a selected vendor, comprehensive CAD and BIM standards, and customized software functionality.