How ACE Automated Backups with Graitec File Sync for Reliability and Peace of Mind

Discover how Associated Construction Engineering (ACE) transformed their manual backup process using Graitec File Sync. Learn how automation improved reliability, saved time, and ensured data security for Autodesk Construction Cloud projects.

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Graitec customer testimonial - Associated Construction Engineering (ACE)

Associated Construction Engineering (ACE), a mechanical and electrical consulting firm in the Northwest region of the US, has been a leader in design and construction management since 1987. With six offices and nearly 50 professionals, ACE delivers innovative, integrated solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential building projects that combine engineering expertise with a commitment to long-term client success.

CHALLENGE

In today’s project environments, downtime or data loss can cause serious delays and risks. For ACE, the challenge was clear: the company’s backup process was entirely manual, requiring project managers to handle backups on a per-project basis. Not only was this time consuming, but it also left room for inconsistencies and risk.

The team knew that a more reliable, automated solution was critical to protect the integrity of the company’s Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) projects.

Before implementing File Sync, the backup process was performed manually on a per-project basis, making it both time consuming and challenging to maintain consistency.

CAD/BIM Manager Christopher Rumph

SOLUTIONS

ACE discovered and tried out GRAITEC File Sync.

Rumph said,

File Sync was the game-changer we’d been searching for. It gave us a simple, automated way to back up our cloud data locally—something other solutions never fully delivered. Integration was seamless, features were exactly what we needed, and Graitec’s hands-on support made the entire process effortless.

GOAL

Because the previous backup system ACE used was complex and difficult to manage, with scattered technical challenges, the team needed something simpler, intuitive, and dependable for backing up  their projects on ACC.

How ACE Automated Backups with Graitec File Sync for Reliability and Peace of Mind | Graitec - UK
How ACE Automated Backups with Graitec File Sync for Reliability and Peace of Mind | Graitec - UK

RESULTS

The Graitec support team worked side by side with ACE to set up and configure File Sync. After just a two-hour training and installation session, the solution was up and running, fully integrated
with the company’s existing workflows.

From there, all project documents stored on ACC were automatically backed up to the local system on a weekly schedule—eliminating the manual, error-prone process ACE had previously relied on.
The impact on projects was clear and immediate:

  • Reliability – File accuracy and consistency are guaranteed across all projects.
  • Time Savings – Project managers no longer spend hours handling backups. They have been freed up to focus on higher value tasks.
  • Peace of Mind – Weekly automated backups ensure all project files are secure, as well as available in the event of an outage.

Graitec File Sync provides peace of mind by ensuring that all projectdocuments are automatically and consistently backed up on a weekly basis,” Rumph said. “This guarantees that stakeholders will have access to all critical information in the event of an emergency.

TAKEAWAY

The ACE success story shows how simple automation can deliver big impact. By replacing manual, repetitive processes with File Sync, the company not only saved time but also gained confidence that their critical project data on ACC is always protected.

How ACE Automated Backups with Graitec File Sync for Reliability and Peace of Mind | Graitec - UK
How ACE Automated Backups with Graitec File Sync for Reliability and Peace of Mind | Graitec - UK

ADVICE

The ACE team’s message for other firms is simple: if you don’t already have a backup protocol, now is the time to implement one.

“Autodesk encourages customers to adopt a backup protocol,” Rumph said. “If you don’t have one in place already, FileSync is an intuitive and easy-to-deploy solution that I highly recommend.”

How ACE Automated Backups with Graitec File Sync for Reliability and Peace of Mind | Graitec - UK

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