The cheapest time to build a building's network is before the walls close. Bringing a low-voltage partner in at design phase avoids costly retrofits and keeps your project on schedule. Here is what to plan for.
Service entry & demarcation
Coordinate the carrier service entrance and demarcation point early. AT&T fiber needs a defined entry path and a secured MDF location with power and cooling.
MDF / IDF rooms and the backbone
Size the main and intermediate distribution frames for the building, and run a fiber or Cat6A backbone between them. Plan pathways, conduit, and riser space so future capacity does not require opening finished walls.
Horizontal cabling & documentation
Cat6A horizontal runs to each suite or unit, tested, labeled, and documented as-built. MKR coordinates with your trades, attends OAC meetings, and delivers a complete package on your construction schedule.
