Technology Systems Consulting Services
- Technology Peer Review and Evaluation
SMC has developed a check list of 30 items as a guideline for well run technology operations. The check list includes such items as:- CADD libraries,
- CADD technician skills & efficiency,
- IT support quality and staffing levels,
- networking quality and standards,
- software and hardware standards,
- and additional technical issues.
- IT Staff & Management Consulting
SMC provides customized support and mentoring to our clients' in-house IT staff. When new challenges arise in the rapidly changing IT environment, SMC can provide timely advice both to IT staff directly or by working with closely with executive management.In addition, SMC is frequently asked to assist clients in recruiting, hiring and mentoring of new IT support staff and managers.
We often are asked to participate in the performance review process for IT staff and managers providing executive management with an AE comparitive performance evaluation.
SMC has conducted technology peer reviews for dozens of A-E-C design firms, providing them with an outside objective review of the effectiveness and quality of their technology operations and support.
The SMC written report spells out practical and cost effective recommendations in today's business terms, that Executive Management can readily apply in day-to-day business operations.
- Project Management Training
- Information Technology Strategic Planning
SMC works with both the Information Technology (IT) staff and the senior management of the design firm to closely link the firm’s business strategic plan with an IT strategic plan.SMC understands both the impact of technology and the business of Architectural, Engineering and Construction firms. We assist our clients in developing effective IT strategic plans that support the firm’s business strategic plan while working within the constraints of limited overhead budgets.
