Overview

FM partnered with Houk AC to support the buildout of their new office and warehouse by delivering a complete technology infrastructure package including network, Wi-Fi, access control, and surveillance. Working alongside the general contractor (Arco) and Houk’s internal stakeholder, Landon, FM helped drive coordination from early project setup and invoicing through low-voltage rough-in, permitting, and integration planning. As the facility progressed toward completion, FM continued refining the design based on real-world site conditions, ensuring the final system was scalable, reliable, and aligned with Houk’s operational needs.

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Project Details

Project Details

Limitations

  1. Coordination across multiple parties including FM, Arco, and Houk required a clear division of responsibility for firewall, switching, and infrastructure scope.
  2. The auxiliary building and off site parking lot required redesigns due to restrictions preventing mounting to the structure.
  3. Additional field discovered needs such as gate readers, cross street connectivity, and added data drops introduced change order requirements and scope refinement.

The Solution

FM delivered a structured and future ready infrastructure plan for Houk AC’s new facility, covering network backbone, Wi Fi coverage, surveillance, and access control deployment. The team provided MDF electrical requirements, identified warehouse IDF locations, coordinated rack and UPS specifications, and aligned responsibilities with Arco and Landon to ensure a smooth install path. As construction progressed, FM updated drawings to incorporate additional data drops and connection points for key operational areas such as storage spaces and conference environments. FM also supported access control permitting, hardware limitation planning, and change order documentation where additional doors and gate access requirements were identified. To complete the deployment, FM moved into commissioning and end user enablement, providing Unifi Access and Protect training along with follow up support to ensure confident day one operation.

Achievements

  1. Designed and implemented a complete network, Wi Fi, surveillance, and access control solution for Houk AC’s new office and warehouse.
  2. Delivered infrastructure planning support including MDF power requirements, IDF placement, rack coordination, and integration readiness.
  3. Updated system drawings and low voltage scope to support added data drops and future expansion needs.
  4. Navigated site constraints by redesigning solutions for the auxiliary building and off site parking lot environments.
  5. Documented and executed change order work, including adding an access controlled door and supporting contractual scope alignment.
  6. Completed commissioning support and provided Unifi Access and Protect training to ensure operational readiness and long term usability.

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