Perspectives on multi-location infrastructure, vendor management, and scaling physical operations nationwide.
For facilities managers, real estate teams, and IT leaders at growing enterprises, infrastructure decisions get more complex with every new location. These articles share practical guidance on topics from GC coordination and buildout timelines to service level agreements and budget predictability—all focused on the unique challenges of multi-location operations.
Managing dozens of regional contractors creates hidden costs that don't show up on any invoice.
Installation cost is less than half of infrastructure TCO. Learn where the real money goes—overhead, change orders, and the compounding cost of inconsistency.
Why low voltage is often the last 10% of work that takes 30% of the timeline.
Cat6 vs Cat6A, fiber considerations, and specs that matter across 100+ locations.
HIPAA, Joint Commission, and state requirements unified into a single framework.
How to lock in low voltage costs during site selection, not after construction starts.
What to expect—and demand—from your low voltage service partner.
Predictive vs. active surveys and the role of standardized floorplans.
TI allowances, conduit access, and the infrastructure clauses your real estate team should negotiate.
Move, add, change requests that don't create operational chaos.
How long to keep footage, where to store it, and what regulations require.
How to structure the relationship when low voltage is owner-furnished.
Due diligence, Day 1 connectivity, and the 90-day standardization plan.
Why managing multiple regional contractors costs more than you think—overhead, change orders, and inconsistency.
The scoping failures that lead to budget overruns and how proper planning eliminates surprises.
How installation variations create ongoing operational expenses for years after project completion.
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