Case Study: Ramaker & Associates achieves faster CAD workflows and eliminates infrastructure costs with Workspot

Ramaker is providing a great experience for remote power users, increasing billable hours and avoiding IT infrastructure costs with Workspot

Ramaker & Associates is an employee‑owned architecture and engineering firm headquartered in Madison, WI, with offices and many remote CAD drafters across the U.S. As the company grew, VPN‑based connectivity and the cost/complexity of traditional VDI or dedicated office infrastructure were slowing collaboration, file transfers and 3D workflows, creating a need for a scalable, high‑performance remote solution.

Ramaker implemented Workspot Workstation Cloud and Desktop Cloud on Microsoft Azure, deploying GPU cloud workstations for Revit/SketchUp and high‑performance cloud desktops for AutoCAD, with project data served via Panzura. The move cut render times (example: 9 → 6 hours, a 33% improvement), reduced load times and file transfer delays, unlocked real‑time collaboration, eliminated costly branch infrastructure, and enabled the firm to hire and support talent anywhere while effectively paying for itself through increased productivity.

Ramaker & Associates

Curtis Paul

Technology Group Leader