Commercial Technology Design-Build for Architects & Designers

Regent5 partners with architects, interior designers, MEP teams and contractors on electrical, audiovisual, network, security and lighting-control systems for hospitality, workplace and light-commercial interiors. We coordinate visible devices and supporting infrastructure from design development through installation, commissioning and documented handoff.

Division 27 & 28 Coordination From Design Development

Early coordination aligns communications, audiovisual, security, access control, network and supporting electrical requirements before the drawings are locked and field conflicts turn into change orders.

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RCP, Device & Equipment Coordination

Cameras, speakers, access points, displays, keypads, sensors and lighting controls are coordinated with reflected ceilings, millwork, finishes, door hardware and equipment rooms so technology supports the interior rather than competing with it.

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Commercial AV & Collaboration Systems

Zoned audio, displays, conference systems, microphones, DSP, digital signage and AV-over-IP are planned around room function, acoustics and staff workflows, with pathways and equipment locations resolved before ceilings and walls close.

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Networks, Wi-Fi & Structured Cabling

Cat6A, fiber, MDF and IDF rooms, racks, PoE capacity, wireless coverage and network segmentation are coordinated as building infrastructure rather than treated as a last-minute IT add-on.

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Security, Access Control & Intercoms

Door-hardware interfaces, access control, cameras, intercoms and network requirements are coordinated with architecture, life-safety boundaries and operational workflows so responsibilities are clear before construction.

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Lighting Control, Athena, Ketra & DMX

Regent5 coordinates lighting control, tunable light, occupancy, daylighting, DMX and supported AV or building-system interfaces with the lighting designer and electrical set so scene intent survives value engineering and construction.

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Submittals, Commissioning & As-Built Documentation

Design intent is carried through procurement, rough-in, device installation, programming, commissioning, training and closeout, with project-specific schedules, risers, rack information, labeling and as-built documentation for the owner and facilities team.

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Commercial Technology Coordination Scope

The exact package depends on project type and design team responsibilities, but these are recurring coordination items Regent5 resolves for architect-led commercial interiors.

Basis of Design & Scope Matrix

System requirements, performance targets, responsibilities and handoff boundaries documented early so Division 27, Division 28, electrical, AV and control scope is clear.

RCP & Visible Device Coordination

Speakers, cameras, access points, sensors, keypads, displays and other visible technology coordinated with reflected ceilings, millwork, lighting and finishes.

MDF, IDF & Rack Planning

Equipment rooms, rack elevations, power, cooling, service clearance and network topology coordinated before mechanical and millwork packages are fixed.

Structured Cabling & Fiber Backbone

Cat6A, fiber, pathways, cable tray and backbone infrastructure planned for network, AV, security, access and building-system connectivity.

Wi-Fi & Network Architecture

Wireless coverage, PoE budgets, VLANs, segmentation, firewall requirements and remote-management needs coordinated as part of the building infrastructure.

Commercial AV & Collaboration

Displays, conferencing, audio, microphones, DSP, signage and AV-over-IP coordinated around room function, acoustics, sightlines and staff workflows.

Security, Access & Intercom

Camera locations, door-hardware interfaces, access control, intercoms, lock power and network requirements coordinated with architecture and operational needs.

Lighting Control & System Integration

Lighting-control panels, sensors, keypads, tunable lighting, DMX and supported AV or building-system interfaces coordinated with the electrical and lighting sets.

Programming & Commissioning

Systems tested under real operating conditions with programming, calibration, network verification, integration testing and punch-list closeout.

As-Builts, Training & Handoff

Current drawings, schedules, rack records, labeling, configuration backups, staff training and service information prepared for the owner and facilities team.

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Commercial Technology Design-Build & Coordination

Regent5 supports architect-led hospitality, workplace, restaurant, retail and light-commercial interiors across the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. Scope can include electrical coordination, structured cabling, Wi-Fi, AV, security, access control, lighting control, programming, commissioning and documentation. Select projects also extend through Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and Orange County.

Commercial Technology for Architects & Designers FAQs

When should Regent5 join an architect-led commercial project?

Design development is ideal, while reflected ceilings, equipment rooms, pathways, electrical requirements, door hardware and visible device locations are still flexible. Early involvement lets the design team resolve technology interfaces before permit, procurement and construction make changes more expensive.

What does Division 27 and Division 28 coordination include?

Scope varies by project, but Division 27 commonly covers communications, structured cabling and related technology infrastructure, while Division 28 commonly covers electronic safety and security systems. Regent5 helps coordinate device locations, pathways, racks, power, network requirements and responsibility boundaries with the architect and MEP team.

How should technology devices be coordinated on the reflected ceiling plan?

Speakers, cameras, wireless access points, occupancy sensors, lighting controls and other ceiling devices should be coordinated against lighting, sprinklers, diffusers, structure and architectural alignments. This protects the visual intent and reduces field conflicts.

What should be planned for MDF and IDF rooms?

Rack dimensions, service clearance, dedicated power, UPS needs, cooling, cable pathways, fiber and copper topology, PoE capacity and physical access should be resolved before room sizes and MEP layouts are fixed.

How does Regent5 coordinate commercial AV and collaboration systems?

Room use, display size, sightlines, microphones, speakers, acoustics, control, conferencing platforms and equipment locations are planned together. Infrastructure and pathways are then coordinated with the architectural and electrical sets before ceilings and walls close.

What network and structured-cabling infrastructure should be planned?

Projects may require Cat6A, fiber, MDF and IDF rooms, cable tray, PoE switching, wireless access-point locations, network segmentation, firewall requirements and remote management. The backbone should be treated as building infrastructure rather than an afterthought.

How are security, access control and intercoms coordinated with the design team?

Camera sightlines, reader and intercom locations, door-hardware interfaces, lock power, network requirements and equipment locations are coordinated with architecture, security intent and applicable life-safety boundaries before hardware packages are finalized.

Can lighting control, Athena, Ketra or DMX be coordinated as part of the same scope?

Yes. Regent5 can coordinate compatible lighting-control systems, tunable lighting, occupancy and daylighting controls, DMX and supported AV or building-system interfaces with the lighting designer and electrical team so the control intent carries through construction and commissioning.

How does combined electrical and low-voltage coordination help the project team?

It reduces handoffs where power and technology meet. Equipment-room circuits, control panels, AV power, security devices, PoE loads, UPS systems and lighting-control interfaces can be coordinated against the electrical set with clearer responsibility boundaries.

What happens during programming and commissioning?

Depending on scope, commissioning can include network verification, AV tuning, control programming, lighting scenes, access-control testing, security verification, integration testing, punch-list corrections and review with the design and operations teams under real operating conditions.

What documentation should be delivered at closeout?

Closeout may include current device plans, risers, rack elevations, cable and device labeling, network records, control documentation, configuration backups, operating guidance, training and a defined service path for the owner or facilities team.

Where does Regent5 support architect-led commercial technology projects?

Regent5 supports hospitality, workplace, restaurant, retail and light-commercial projects across the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. Select project coverage also extends through Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and Orange County, depending on scope, schedule and ongoing service requirements.