BACKUP & DISASTER RECOVERY FOR AEC FIRMS - CAROLINAS
AEC firms run on large, complex project files and most backup systems were never built to handle them. Bluetowne delivers tested, AEC-ready backup and disaster recovery so a server failure, ransomware event, or accidental deletion never costs you a bid window or a client relationship.
Posted on Google YCR Law (Clement Rivers, LLP)Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Bluetowne has been our Technology partner since 2012. We have engaged them on a host of projects including a vmware migration, networking infrastructure improvements and an offsite data replication solution for Disaster Recovery. They have always demonstrated the right blend of technical expertise, practical real life experience and professionalism when helping us sort out complex issues. Having Bluetowne just a few miles away gives a high level of confidence to our end users and management who depend on reliable technology 24-7.Posted on Google Jon KnowlesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Bluetowne has been a long term partner or ours for over 10 years. Their understanding of our industry and the growth they continue to achieve is impressive. The consistency, accessibility, and high level of knowledge that we are able to access without having to assume the overhead costs of traditional IT services were reflect positively on our budget and with our corporate strategy year over year. The leadership always has our top priority items in mind while working within budget!Posted on Google Greg ShoreTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. As our church grew and our computer systems and needs grew, our staff could no longer keep up with the pace of technology. After interviewing several vendors, we settled on Bluetowne to outsource our IT needs. From the beginning, their expertise and ability to walk us through multiple scenarios for growth and expansion instilled in us a great sense that we had hired the right company. Over the years, they proved again and again to be the right people for our organization. They respond quickly to requests for service and their employees are always courteous and professional. Dealing with employees with different levels of knowledge of computers and computer systems is tricky. They always respond without being condescending to those who don't really know much and they respect the level of knowledge acquired by our employees who have spent years helping with our computer systems. When it comes to troubleshooting problems, they listen carefully to initial assessments by our staff and to their questions, answers, and concerns. Doing so helps our employees understand that they are a valuable part of the process. Therefore, our employees are not shy about being involved in finding solutions which leads to better and more timely results when we do have issues. I have worked with many vendors providing many services over the years. Bluetowne is definitely at the top of my list of favorite companies to work with and I heartily recommend them without reservation.Posted on Google Chip WTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Bluetowne has been instrumental in keeping us up and running, all while being creative and flexible in how they help us achieve our goals and stay within budgetPosted on Google JEM RestaurantsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Always quick to respond and very knowledgeable. Can always count on them to fix any issues we have!
No long-term contract required | Local Carolinas team

Revit / AutoCADCivil 3D – Bluebeam – BIM 360
100+Carolinas Businesses Supported
24/7Proactive Monitoring – Always On
CMMC / NISTCompliance-Ready Framework
LocalCharleston, SC Headquarters
Most AEC firms set up a backup solution once and never test it. A backup that has never been restored is not a backup – it is a false sense of security. When a real failure hits, that is when you find out the last successful job ran six months ago.
-> We monitor every backup job in real time, alert on failures immediately, and run scheduled recovery drills so you always know your data is protected and recoverable.
Ransomware attacks on AEC firms are rising – blueprints and project IP are high-value targets. If your backup system is connected to your live environment, ransomware encrypts your backups too. Recovery without an immutable copy means paying the ransom or losing the work.
-> We implement immutable, air-gapped backup copies that ransomware cannot reach, so your project files are always recoverable – even from a full encryption event.
Consumer and generic SMB backup tools choke on multi-gigabyte Revit models and xref-heavy CAD libraries. Backup windows run past business hours, jobs fail silently, and incremental-change tracking breaks on large binary files.
-> We deploy large-file-optimized backup solutions with block-level deduplication and efficient change tracking, purpose-built to handle the data volumes AEC firms actually generate.
Untested disaster recovery plans fail when firms need them most. Recovery time objectives look great on paper until a real event reveals the restore process takes 48 hours, not the 4 hours the plan promised.
-> We document your RPO and RTO, run scheduled recovery drills against real data, and give you a written report so you know exactly how long recovery takes – before you ever need it.
Backup migrations, DR implementations, and infrastructure changes delivered without halting your operations. No downtime, no go-live stress.
One monthly fee covers your entire backup and DR environment. No surprise invoices when a restore takes hours or a recovery drill exposes a gap. Our support is always included.
We align your backup and DR posture to CMMC, NIST 800-171, and DFARS requirements which are critical for AEC firms handling federal, DoD-adjacent, or regulated project data.
We monitor backup jobs around the clock and catch failures before your team notices. You find out we fixed a backup gap – not that a week of project data is gone.
“We had a bid due Friday and lost a server on Wednesday. A few years ago that would have sunk us. Bluetowne had everything restored the same day and we submitted on time without the client ever knowing. Knowing our backups actually hold up is absolutely worth it.”
Helena Gannon
CEO, Engineering Firm, SC
99.95%Uptime Across Client Environments
90 secAverage Incident Response Time
120+Carolinas Businesses Supported
We will review your current backup and recovery setup, identify where your AEC project data is at risk, and show you exactly what a tested, ransomware-resistant DR plan from Bluetowne looks like for your firm.
Bluetowne
736 Coleman Blvd, Suite 220
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
843-418-9183