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.

Company: Associated Construction Engineering (ACE)
Location: United States
Software used: GRAITEC File Sync, Autodesk Construction Cloud

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.


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:
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.


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.”

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