Security is a system
In a secure facility, walls, doors, hardware, electronics and operating procedures all depend on one another. A weak door or an untested control panel affects the whole building. Coordination between trades is critical.
With our own electrical, low voltage and doors and hardware crews, the pieces are planned and installed together, and tested together.
What goes into the build
Secure buildings include reinforced partitions, detention-grade or heavy-duty doors and frames, controlled entries, intercoms, cameras, alarms and special lighting. Finishes must resist damage and tampering, and fixtures are often tamper-resistant.
Our interior systems crew builds framing, drywall and ceilings suited to the specified level of security. Our Low Voltage Systems Manager, Adam Mason, leads the team installing alarms, surveillance and access control.
Mechanical and electrical reliability
Ventilation, heating and plumbing in secure buildings must be durable and resistant to misuse. Our mechanical crew installs HVAC and plumbing using fixtures and layouts suited to the use. Our electrical crew, led by a Master Electrician, installs power, emergency lighting and backup systems that keep controls running during outages.
Site security during construction matters too. Tools, materials and plans must be controlled. We keep a consistent crew, track who is on site and handle documentation carefully. Specific owner requirements for personnel and information are confirmed before work begins.
Occupied secure facilities need phased work and temporary security arrangements, and our team plans them with the owner.
Plan for these items
Owners should consider:
- Security classification and standards
- Sightlines and staff safety
- Maintenance access to hidden services
- Commissioning and testing of controls
- Staff training on new systems
Getting started
Share your standards and security requirements early. Our team, including in-house engineers and trade leads, will review them, propose an approach and give a clear schedule and cost.
Questions we hear
Why does self-performing matter for secure work?
Fewer firms on site, one team responsible for all connected systems, and clearer testing of doors, hardware and electronics together.