Network Installation for New Construction
The Network Installers engineers network installation for new construction, with BICSI-certified, C7-licensed crews who plan cable, fiber, and wireless infrastructure during the rough-in stage.
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What Goes Into a New Construction Cabling System Done to TIA-568 Standards
A new construction network installation covers every cable, jack, fiber strand, and pathway from the demarcation point to the last wall jack, ceiling AP, camera, and access reader. The Network Installers designs and installs commercial cabling systems built to ANSI/TIA-568 standards, from rough-in through certification testing.
A complete system includes:
- MDF and IDF closets sized for current and future device count
- Fiber backbone runs between the MDF and each IDF
- Cat6 or Cat6A horizontal drops to workstations, APs, and PoE devices, within the 90-meter TIA limit
- Plenum-rated cable in plenum spaces; riser-rated in shafts
- Conduit, cable tray, and J-hook pathways supported off structure
- PoE budget sized for AP, camera, and access reader count
- Patch panels, TIA-606 labeling, and certification testing on every drop
The Network Installers coordinates with the GC and electrical trades on rough-in cable pulls and has installed commercial structured cabling at more than 20,000 locations.
Site Assessment Before Rough-In
The Network Installers technicians conduct a site assessment to ascertain the best cabling design. We map pathways, drop counts, and MDF/IDF locations against the architectural drawings before rough-in begins. Your GC or building supervisor coordinates with us on the cable rough-in schedule.
Engineering and Drawings
The Network Installers has networking experts who engineer cabling solutions for buildings under construction. Deliverables include cable schedule, MDF/IDF locations, rack elevations, and conduit and J-hook routing. Belden- and Panduit-certified.
Install, Test, and Certify
Do you have a new building that needs a network cabling job? The Network Installers pulls cable during rough-in, terminates jacks and patch panels at trim-out, and certifies every drop to TIA-568 before handing off labeled documentation.
The Network Installers is the top-rated data-cabling company
The Network Installers has installed commercial cabling at more than 20,000 locations across 19+ years, from California crews with nationwide project capability. Our networking products come from Cisco Meraki, Aruba, Ruckus, Ubiquiti, and other established IT brands.
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Cat6 and Cat6A Data Cabling for Workstations and Backbone Runs
Modern construction involves planning extensive data cabling as part of the network infrastructure. Cat6 handles 1 Gbps at 100 meters and remains the workstation-drop default. Cat6A handles 10 Gbps at 100 meters and is the standard for dense Wi-Fi areas, conference rooms, and any drop that needs 10-gig headroom. The Network Installers pulls miles of cable for new commercial construction every year.
Wi-Fi and Wireless Access Point Cabling
We install wireless connections for commercial buildings. Wi-Fi access point installation requires PoE-capable Cat6 or Cat6A drops to each ceiling location, planned against the GC’s reflected ceiling plan and AP coverage map. The Network Installers is brand-agnostic and installs Cisco Meraki, Aruba, Ruckus, and Ubiquiti. Request a free site survey.
Fiber Optic Backbone for New Construction
Fiber optic cabling is the right choice when copper hits its 90-meter limit or when you need 10 Gbps and beyond between closets. Multi-mode (OM4) covers most in-building backbones from MDF to each IDF. Single-mode covers inter-building runs across a campus. The Network Installers handles design, fusion splicing, and OTDR testing on fiber backbone runs as part of new commercial fiber optic installation projects.
California Coverage and Nationwide Project Capability
The Network Installers operates from California offices in San Jose, Oakland, Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and Walnut Creek, with nationwide capability for multi-site commercial new construction projects. Our crews have installed cabling at more than 20,000 locations.
San Jose
Are you constructing a new commercial building in San Jose? Tech-campus and R&D-facility buildouts often require Cat6A horizontal cabling, fiber backbones between buildings, and dense PoE for Wi-Fi. The Network Installers crews based in San Jose plan and install the cabling during rough-in.
Los Angeles
A new business premises needs data cabling experts to design and set up the IT network. The Network Installers handles new construction cabling for multi-floor LA office buildings, post-production facilities, and entertainment-industry campuses. We coordinate with the GC and electrical trades on rough-in cable pulls and trim-out terminations.
Oakland
Oakland business owners building new warehouse, port-adjacent logistics, and industrial facilities can use a contractor who plans cabling around the operational layout. The Network Installers is available in Oakland to install commercial network cabling, including fiber backbone for multi-building sites and PoE drops for cameras.
San Diego
The construction of new commercial buildings involves extensive network design. San Diego biotech, life sciences, and medical-office construction projects need Cat6A cabling to wet labs, fiber to imaging suites, and segregated cabling pathways for clinical systems. The Network Installers handles the design and install during rough-in.
Sacramento
The best time to install data cabling for your commercial building is before people move in. Sacramento new construction often serves state and local government agencies and K-12/higher-ed campuses, where TIA-568 conformance and certification testing are non-negotiable at handoff. The Network Installers crews work out of our Sacramento office.
San Francisco
Is your San Francisco new construction project up-to-date with the latest data cabling standards? Multi-tenant high-rises and mixed-use buildings need riser-rated backbone fiber, IDF closets per floor, and per-tenant patch frame allocations planned at the design phase. The Network Installers handles the cabling design and install for new SF construction.
Cabling Built for New Builds With Future Capacity Designed In
As a building manager, hire a contractor who designs the cabling for the building you’ll have in 10 years, not just the one opening Monday. The Network Installers builds future capacity into every new construction install: spare conduit between closets, extra cable runs to high-density areas, and Cat6A or fiber where Cat5e or Cat6 would have shipped on the bid.
C7 Licensed Low Voltage Cabling for New Builds
Does your building have low-voltage cabling? The Network Installers holds California C7 Low Voltage License #1039579 and pulls the low-voltage cable that powers and connects Wi-Fi APs, IP cameras, access control readers, intercoms, and building automation sensors throughout a new commercial build. Call us to learn more.
Brands We Install
The Network Installers is brand-agnostic and installs Cisco Meraki, Aruba, Ruckus, Ubiquiti, RingCentral, Datto, Fortinet, and Cradlepoint based on what fits the project. On the cabling side, we are a Belden Certified Installer and Panduit Certified Installer.
FAQs
How long does a network installation take in a new construction project?
The duration depends on the size of the building, the complexity of the network, and the amount of cabling required. A complete installation can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks, with cable pulled during rough-in and terminations finished at trim-out.
What factors affect the cost of network installation in new construction?
Cost depends on the size of the property, the cable category used (Cat6 vs Cat6A vs fiber), the drop count, the use of multiple access points and devices, and whether security or audiovisual equipment is integrated into the same cabling scope. Pricing is project-specific. Free site survey available.
Can a network installation be customized for specific needs?
Yes. New construction cabling is customized based on building codes and the specific requirements of the building, including wired network infrastructure, wireless access point placement, integration with office systems and building automation, and scalable wired connections for future expansion.
When should network cabling be installed during construction?
Cabling is installed during the rough-in stage, after framing is complete and before drywall goes up. Pre-drywall installation costs significantly less than retrofitting after the building is finished, since every retrofit cable run requires cutting and patching finished walls. The cable pull schedule is coordinated with the GC’s electrical and HVAC rough-in.
Is Cat6 or Cat6A better for new commercial construction?
Cat6 supports 1 Gbps at 100 meters. Cat6A supports 10 Gbps at 100 meters. New commercial builds typically install Cat6A for workstations and dense Wi-Fi to leave 10 Gbps of bandwidth headroom for future upgrades, and keep Cat6 for lower-density areas where the extra capacity is not needed.
What standards do commercial cabling installers follow?
ANSI/TIA-568 governs commercial building telecommunications cabling. TIA-606 covers labeling and documentation. BICSI publishes installation methodology and certifies installers. New construction installs that follow these standards are testable and certifiable at handoff to the building owner.
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