Integrated Strategies and Solutions

Our Approach

We bring a cradle-to-grave service approach to ICT—from early critical planning through construction support in the field.

As an integrated MEP and ICT design firm, we understand the multiple systems that must be integrated, including building, network and telecommunication, and user interface systems. We also understand
the multiple perspectives and interests that must be aligned, including administrators, facility engineers and operators, security personnel, IT departments, and end users.

We prioritize early identification of our client’s business drivers, technology expectations, operational performance needs, and budget requirements. This early deep dive into planning establishes a stronger
foundation from which we can help our clients make better, more resilient decisions.

Then our ICT systems consultants and registered communication distribution designers develop solutions that address evolving design criteria and standards, optimize business and human workflow strategies, and coordinate with the space architecture. Our emphasis on quality control, program management, and hands-on support in the field promotes ICT reliability, resiliency, and agility to meet current and future needs and enables our clients to maximize their investment value. We provide the certainty of comprehensive technology solutions that work.

Our Services

System Planning

  • Project vision development and management
  • Capital planning
  • Site master planning
  • Program development
  • Budget development
  • Owner’s representation
  • Assessment and evaluation
  • RFP development, response evaluation, and management
  • Peer review
  • Bridging documents

Infrastructure Design

  • Incoming, campus, and site utilities
  • Vertical and horizontal ICT infrastructure
  • Rooftop antenna structure
  • High availability (mission critical) communication
    spaces

    • Telecommunication service entrance room
    • Main communication room
    • Communication rooms
    • Radio equipment room
    • Server/data center room
    • Operation center
  • Cable pathways
  • Structured cable
  • Smart building
  • Unified grounding

System Design & Specification

  • Electronic security
    • Credentialed access control management
    • Video surveillance
    • Intrusion detection
    • Audio/audiovisual intercom
    • Infant security
  • Nurse patient communication
  • Real-time location
  • Audiovisual room presentation systems
  • Area of rescue
  • Emergency two-way communication
  • Blue phone assistance
  • Emergency responder radio communication system (ERRCS) planning
  • Overhead paging
  • Synchronized clocks

System Installation & Implementation Management

  • Construction administration
  • Project management
  • Vendor/contractor coordination

Market Sectors

  • Healthcare
  • Science and technology
  • Commercial office
  • Public spaces
  • Education
  • Military
  • Transportation

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Consulting Projects

Seattle Municipal Tower Tenant Improvements, Data Center
City of Seattle
Seattle, WA

West Campus Computing Center Upgrade
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

 
  • By the Numbers

    38 employees

    5 LEED Accredited Professionals

    13 Professional Engineers

    45+ LEED Certified projects

    20+ engineering awards in the past 5 years

    Consulting and commissioning on more than $1 billion in construction value in the past 5 years