Communications, security, and network systems form the digital infrastructure of modern buildings. These systems connect people, devices, equipment, operators, data, alarms, access, monitoring, and building operations into one coordinated technology environment.

ASI supports communications, security, and network systems across the full project lifecycle, from early planning and design support through BIM/VDC coordination, preconstruction, procurement, installation coordination, testing, commissioning, turnover, and lifecycle operations.

Our approach looks at technology infrastructure as a complete building system architecture: service entrance, MDF/IDF rooms, structured cabling, fiber backbone, copper cabling, pathways, racks, cabinets, patch panels, grounding and bonding, wireless infrastructure, DAS, emergency responder communications, access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, intercom, paging, network infrastructure, IT/OT coordination, cybersecurity coordination, documentation, and long-term maintainability.

These systems are coordinated with applicable adopted codes, project specifications, owner IT standards, manufacturer requirements, authority having jurisdiction requirements, and licensed design professional direction. Common references may include TIA-568 for commercial building telecommunications cabling, TIA-569 for pathways and spaces, TIA-606 for telecommunications administration, TIA-607 for telecommunications bonding and grounding, TIA-942 for data center infrastructure, BICSI design guidance, UL 294 for access control system units, ONVIF profiles for video/security interoperability, SIA OSDP for access control communications, NFPA/IFC requirements for emergency responder communications, and NIST guidance for cybersecurity and OT security where applicable. TIA identifies TIA-568 as the commercial building telecommunications cabling standard, TIA-569 as the standard for telecommunications pathways and spaces, TIA-606 as the administration standard for telecommunications infrastructure, and TIA-607-E as covering generic telecommunications bonding and grounding infrastructure. 

ASI supports planning, coordination, delivery, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness for a broad range of communications, security, and network systems, including:

Horizontal cabling, backbone cabling, copper cabling, fiber optic cabling, patch panels, racks, cabinets, cable management, faceplates, work area outlets, consolidation points, patch cords, cross-connects, telecommunications rooms, equipment rooms, entrance facilities, labeling, testing, certification, documentation, and owner turnover.

Single-mode fiber, multimode fiber, backbone fiber, campus fiber, inter-building fiber, fiber trays, fiber panels, splice enclosures, fusion splicing coordination, fiber testing, OTDR testing, loss testing, labeling, pathway coordination, redundancy planning, and future expansion.

MDF rooms, IDF rooms, telecom rooms, equipment rooms, service entrance rooms, cable tray, conduits, sleeves, penetrations, poke-throughs, floor boxes, J-hooks, ladder rack, overhead pathways, underground pathways, riser pathways, access panels, clearance zones, and coordination with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, fire/life safety, and security systems.

Network racks, switches, routers, firewalls, patching, fiber uplinks, copper uplinks, IP addressing coordination, VLAN coordination, PoE coordination, network redundancy, wireless controllers, edge devices, network monitoring, remote access coordination, and IT standards coordination.

Wi-Fi access points, wireless controller coordination, predictive heat-map coordination, access point placement, pathway coordination, low-voltage cabling, PoE load planning, mounting coordination, ceiling coordination, interference considerations, and owner IT integration.

Cellular DAS, public safety DAS, emergency responder communications enhancement systems, antennas, head-end equipment, donor antennas, amplifiers, splitters, coaxial cabling, fiber distribution, pathway coordination, power coordination, battery backup coordination, monitoring, AHJ coordination, and acceptance testing support.

Where required by the AHJ, emergency responder communication systems must be coordinated with the adopted fire code and applicable public safety radio requirements. NFPA 1225 addresses emergency services communications, and the International Fire Code includes provisions for approved in-building emergency responder radio coverage where required. 

Access control panels, card readers, credentials, request-to-exit devices, door contacts, electric strikes, electrified locks, maglocks, power supplies, door controllers, interlocks, elevator access, visitor management, schedules, permissions, alarms, monitoring, integration with fire alarm, door hardware coordination, egress coordination, and owner security operations.

UL 294 is the active UL standard for access control system units, and SIA’s Open Supervised Device Protocol is an access control communications standard intended to improve interoperability among access control and security products. 

IP cameras, video management systems, network video recorders, storage, analytics, camera mounting, field of view coordination, lighting coordination, PoE coordination, network bandwidth coordination, cybersecurity coordination, retention requirements, monitoring stations, integration with access control, and owner security operations.

ONVIF profiles help identify compatibility between conformant IP-based security devices and clients; ONVIF Profile S is designed for IP-based video systems, while ONVIF Profile A and Profile C support access-control-related functions. 

Door contacts, motion sensors, glass-break sensors, panic buttons, duress alarms, alarm panels, monitoring interfaces, annunciation, keypad locations, integration with access control, video verification, alarm transmission, and owner response procedures.

Intercom stations, door stations, master stations, call boxes, paging systems, speakers, microphones, amplifiers, head-end equipment, emergency communication interfaces, area-of-refuge communication, elevator communication, and operational coordination.

MDF/IDF planning, rack layouts, UPS coordination, power coordination, cooling coordination, airflow coordination, fire/life safety coordination, grounding and bonding, cable management, physical security, monitoring, access control, environmental alarms, and maintainability.

Coordination between owner IT systems and operational technology systems, including BAS, EPMS, PLC, SCADA, security, access control, video, lighting controls, meters, dashboards, remote access, network segmentation, cybersecurity requirements, vendor access, and operational support.

NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 provides guidance for organizations to manage cybersecurity risk, and NIST SP 800-82 Revision 3 provides guidance for operational technology security, including OT topologies, threats, vulnerabilities, and safeguards. 

ASI applies a sequential workflow to technology infrastructure so that owner requirements, pathways, devices, networks, integration, testing, cybersecurity, and operations are connected early.

Define owner technology requirements, user needs, security requirements, IT standards, operational requirements, space needs, service provider requirements, cabling strategy, network architecture, access control strategy, video surveillance strategy, wireless requirements, DAS/public safety requirements, budget, schedule, risk, and future expansion.

Review system concepts, technology architecture, MDF/IDF strategy, pathway strategy, structured cabling requirements, device locations, rack layouts, access control design, camera placement, network requirements, wireless coverage, grounding and bonding, emergency communication needs, security interfaces, cybersecurity expectations, and maintainability.

When sealed design documents are required, ASI coordinates with licensed design professionals and strategic engineering partners.

Coordinate pathways, cable trays, sleeves, penetrations, telecom rooms, racks, cabinets, access panels, device locations, camera views, access control devices, wireless access points, DAS antenna locations, firestopping, clearances, power requirements, grounding pathways, and clashes with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, architectural, structural, controls, and security systems.

Develop budgets, estimates, procurement strategies, long-lead equipment plans, phasing, logistics, value analysis, constructability reviews, schedule sequencing, shutdown planning, migration planning, manpower planning, IT coordination milestones, and risk registers.

Coordinate cabling, fiber, racks, cabinets, patch panels, cable tray, J-hooks, faceplates, access control panels, card readers, cameras, intercom devices, switches, wireless access points, DAS equipment, UPS equipment, monitoring devices, licenses, software, submittals, vendor data, lead times, warranty requirements, startup requirements, and owner standards.

Support installation planning and coordination for pathways, structured cabling, fiber, racks, cabinets, patch panels, access control devices, cameras, intercom devices, wireless access points, DAS components, grounding and bonding, terminations, labeling, firestopping, device mounting, network drops, and field quality control.

Coordinate IP addressing, VLANs, switch ports, PoE budgets, device naming, credential databases, access levels, camera naming, recording settings, monitoring points, wireless configuration, dashboard setup, software licenses, integrations, user roles, cybersecurity requirements, and owner IT acceptance.

Support copper certification, fiber testing, OTDR testing, loss testing, device testing, camera view verification, access control testing, door hardware interface testing, intercom testing, wireless coverage verification, DAS testing where applicable, network connectivity testing, labeling verification, and documentation.

Support functional testing, access control sequence testing, fire alarm/access control interface testing, video system testing, intrusion testing, alarm verification, emergency communication testing, network monitoring verification, DAS acceptance support, integrated systems testing, deficiency tracking, owner training, and turnover.

Support O&M documentation, as-built records, cable test reports, rack elevations, network diagrams, device inventories, credential turnover, camera schedules, warranty documentation, preventive maintenance planning, cybersecurity coordination, modernization planning, expansion planning, and lifecycle support.

Use this as the project delivery breakdown for technology infrastructure scopes.

Owner requirements, IT standards, technology goals, security needs, network requirements, system architecture, telecom space planning, pathway planning, budget, schedule, risk assessment, existing conditions, and operational requirements.

Structured cabling review, pathway review, MDF/IDF review, rack layout review, device location review, access control review, video surveillance review, wireless review, DAS/public safety review, grounding and bonding review, cybersecurity coordination, and design partner coordination.

3D coordination, cable tray routing, conduit routing, sleeves, penetrations, telecom rooms, rack locations, equipment clearances, device locations, camera views, access zones, wireless access point locations, DAS antenna locations, firestopping, and record model support.

Cabling, fiber, racks, cabinets, patch panels, cable management, cable tray, access control equipment, cameras, intercom devices, intrusion equipment, switches, wireless access points, DAS equipment, software licenses, submittals, lead times, startup requirements, and warranty coordination.

Pathways, cable tray, conduits, sleeves, cabling, fiber, terminations, racks, cabinets, patch panels, access control devices, cameras, intercom devices, wireless access points, DAS devices, grounding and bonding, labeling, firestopping, field quality control, and inspection readiness.

Switch configuration coordination, IP addressing, VLAN coordination, device naming, access levels, credential setup, camera configuration, recording settings, wireless configuration, DAS configuration, alarm setup, user roles, software setup, and integration configuration.

Copper testing, fiber testing, OTDR testing, loss testing, device testing, access control testing, camera view verification, door interface testing, intercom testing, wireless coverage testing, DAS testing, network connectivity testing, labeling verification, and test documentation.

Functional testing, integrated systems testing, access control/fire alarm interface testing, alarm verification, video verification, intrusion testing, emergency communication testing, network monitoring verification, documentation review, owner training, and turnover.

O&M manuals, test reports, as-built drawings, rack elevations, cable schedules, device schedules, network diagrams, credential turnover, camera schedules, asset management, maintenance planning, cybersecurity coordination, modernization, and lifecycle planning.

Technology infrastructure succeeds when each layer is planned, coordinated, tested, documented, and maintained.

Telecom service entrance, carrier coordination, demarcation points, entrance conduits, service provider requirements, utility coordination, and building entry pathways.

MDF rooms, IDF rooms, equipment rooms, cable tray, conduit, sleeves, risers, cable management, racks, cabinets, clearances, grounding, bonding, firestopping, and access.

Copper cabling, fiber optic cabling, backbone cabling, horizontal cabling, patch panels, outlets, connectors, cross-connects, terminations, labeling, and certification.

Switches, routers, firewalls, wireless controllers, access points, VLANs, IP addressing, PoE, uplinks, redundancy, monitoring, and owner IT integration.

Cameras, card readers, door contacts, request-to-exit devices, intercoms, intrusion devices, wireless access points, DAS antennas, environmental sensors, and monitoring devices.

Access control software, video management software, intrusion platforms, wireless platforms, network management platforms, visitor management, dashboards, alarms, reports, and user access.

Fire alarm interfaces, door release, elevator access, BAS interfaces, EPMS interfaces, security monitoring, emergency communications, public safety communications, IT/OT systems, and owner operations platforms.

User management, credential administration, camera management, maintenance, monitoring, cybersecurity coordination, software updates, documentation, training, and lifecycle support.

ASI evaluates communications, security, and network systems through the lens of reliability, usability, security, maintainability, scalability, and operational readiness.

Key priorities include:

• Reliable connectivity 
• Structured cabling quality 
• Fiber backbone performance 
• Pathway capacity 
• MDF/IDF maintainability 
• Labeling and documentation 
• Grounding and bonding 
• Network redundancy 
• PoE capacity 
• Wireless coverage 
• DAS/public safety coverage where required 
• Access control reliability 
• Door hardware coordination 
• Egress and life safety coordination 
• Video coverage and camera placement 
• Storage and retention requirements 
• Alarm clarity 
• Cybersecurity coordination 
• IT/OT segmentation 
• Device naming standards 
• Test documentation 
• Owner training 
• Future expansion 
• Lifecycle maintainability

Communications, security, and network systems should be planned, coordinated, installed, tested, commissioned, documented, and operated in alignment with applicable adopted codes, project requirements, owner IT/security standards, manufacturer instructions, authority having jurisdiction requirements, service provider requirements, cybersecurity requirements, and licensed design professional direction.

Relevant industry references may include ANSI/TIA-568, ANSI/TIA-569, ANSI/TIA-606, ANSI/TIA-607, ANSI/TIA-942, BICSI TDMM, NFPA 70, UL 294, ONVIF profiles, SIA OSDP, NFPA/IFC requirements for emergency responder communications, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-82, project specifications, owner standards, and manufacturer installation requirements. BICSI identifies the TDMM as its flagship manual and as a basis for RCDD knowledge, while TIA-942 is identified by TIA as a globally adopted data center telecommunications infrastructure standard covering physical infrastructure including telecommunications, electrical, mechanical, fire safety, security, and other requirements. 

Final requirements depend on the project scope, jurisdiction, adopted code cycle, facility type, contract documents, owner IT standards, network architecture, AHJ direction, and licensed design professional direction.

ASI’s role is to help align the owner, design team, IT team, security team, low-voltage contractor, electrical contractor, fire/life safety contractor, controls provider, commissioning team, manufacturers, vendors, and facility operators so that communications, security, and network systems are coordinated, testable, secure, maintainable, and ready to perform.

Modern buildings depend on both information technology and operational technology.

IT systems support business networks, users, cloud platforms, enterprise applications, communications, wireless, data, and cybersecurity.

OT systems support building operations, automation, controls, metering, power monitoring, security, life safety interfaces, equipment monitoring, and facility performance.

ASI helps coordinate the interface between IT and OT so that building systems can communicate without creating unnecessary operational, cybersecurity, or maintainability risk.

Key coordination items include:

• Network ownership 
• Vendor access 
• Remote access 
• IP addressing 
• VLANs 
• Firewall rules 
• Device inventories 
• Naming standards 
• Patch management expectations 
• Cybersecurity requirements 
• BAS/EPMS/SCADA interfaces 
• Camera network requirements 
• Access control databases 
• Server and workstation requirements 
• UPS and backup power coordination 
• Monitoring and alerting 
• Turnover documentation 
• Owner training 
• Lifecycle support

Communications, security, and network systems interact with nearly every major building system.

ASI helps coordinate technology interfaces with:

• Mechanical systems 
• Electrical systems 
• Controls and automation 
• Fire/life safety systems 
• Emergency power 
• Lighting controls 
• Elevators 
• Door hardware 
• Access control 
• Video surveillance 
• Intrusion detection 
• BAS platforms 
• EPMS platforms 
• PLC and SCADA systems 
• Wireless systems 
• DAS/public safety systems 
• Facility operations teams 
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The goal is to ensure that pathways, power, data, monitoring, access, alarms, cybersecurity, interfaces, documentation, and owner turnover are coordinated before the project reaches startup and occupancy.

Communications, security, and network systems are not complete when cables are pulled or devices are installed. They must be tested, certified, configured, integrated, documented, secured, and understood by the owner’s operations team.

ASI supports commissioning readiness through cable certification review, fiber test documentation, device verification, access control testing, camera view verification, intercom testing, wireless coverage review, DAS acceptance support, network coordination, alarm verification, system interface testing, deficiency tracking, documentation review, owner training, and turnover support.

A strong testing and turnover process helps reduce operational confusion, improve system reliability, support cybersecurity expectations, and provide owners with usable technology infrastructure from day one.

Communications, security, and network systems succeed when planning, design support, pathways, cabling, devices, software, IT/OT coordination, testing, commissioning, cybersecurity, and operations are connected early. ASI helps bridge those gaps through practical field experience, BIM/VDC workflows, preconstruction planning, system interface coordination, commissioning readiness, and lifecycle support.

The result: technology infrastructure that is coordinated, connected, secure, scalable, maintainable, and ready to perform.