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LSW Architects Improves Security and Productivity with Topcon Solutions

LSW Architects Improves Security and Productivity with Topcon Solutions

Customer challenge

The largest architecture firm in Vancouver, WA, LSW Architects (LSW) provides various architectural solutions for the southwest Washington region. After LSW was targeted by a ransomware attack in July 2020, they saw the need for a cloud-based file hosting service for their project data. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic made it challenging to collaborate on Revit files, as most employees are now working remotely. Through discussions with Topcon Solutions, LSW pursued a solution for their needs.

Project goals

LSW had two main goals in mind: 1) Discover a cloud-based collaboration tool that would prevent another ransomware attack, with multiple data replication for added protection 2) Improve internal and external collaboration with an easy-to-use, Revit-friendly solution for teams working in multiple locations

Solution

Following a review of LSW’s needs, Topcon Solutions introduced and onboarded the LSW design and project management teams to Autodesk BIM 360 Design. Topcon Solutions provided the setup, implementation and ongoing support so teams could continue to execute on their various projects. This solution addressed the immediate needs for LSW to work securely on a centralized file hosting service not only internally, but also externally with other firms.

Business outcome

LSW had considered BIM 360 Design before, but the ransomware attack and COVID-19 pandemic emphasized their need for a quick and secure solution. After implementing BIM 360 Design, LSW notes an average time savings of 3-5 hours a week per user and the elimination of major model crashes, which can cause upwards of 60 billable hours of downtime per project. These time savings alone have allowed LSW to realize an ROI on their purchase in just the first few months of owning BIM 360 Design.

Conclusion

Topcon Solutions provided LSW with a means to not only secure their project data through a cloud-based file hosting system, but also helped the firm save time while increasing productivity and profitability. LSW is thrilled with the speed and reliability of the BIM 360 Design platform, which they note as ‘1000-times better than before in regards to model sharing with external consultants.’ The security of this tool provides LSW ‘peace of mind’ with how their project data is stored and accessed.

Project summary

    Duration & delivery

  • 21
  • 2020-08-01

    Autodesk solutions

  • Revit
  • BIM 360 Design

    Services provided

  • Product Training
  • Technical Support
  • Security Management

    Customer industry

  • Architecture
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