Overview
FM supported the buildout of Houk AC’s new office and warehouse with a complete low-voltage package: network, Wi-Fi, access control, and surveillance. Working with the general contractor, Arco, and Houk’s stakeholder, Landon, the team coordinated from early setup through rough-in, permitting, and commissioning.
Limitations
- Firewall, switching, and infrastructure scope had to be divided clearly across FM, Arco, and Houk.
- The auxiliary building and off-site parking lot could not take the mounts the first design assumed.
- Gate readers, cross-street connectivity, and extra data drops showed up in the field.
The Solution
FM delivered the backbone, wireless coverage, surveillance, and access control, including MDF power requirements, warehouse IDF locations, and rack and UPS specifications. Drawings were updated for added drops. Access-control permitting and change orders covered an extra door and gate hardware. Commissioning closed with UniFi Access and Protect training.
Achievements
- 01Network, Wi-Fi, surveillance, and access control for the new office and warehouse.
- 02MDF power, IDF placement, and rack coordination settled before the walls closed.
- 03Drawings revised for added drops and later expansion.
- 04Site constraints redesigned for the auxiliary building and the off-site lot.
- 05Training so the team could run the system after FM left the site.




