The construction process is dynamic; achieving a successful technology deployment, on time and under budget, requires expertise and persistent project management.
Regardless of what type of project is being built, how to contract and implement technical solutions is a challenge for Owner/Developer as well as Architect and General Contractor.
WHAT WE DO
when technology integration goes wrong
It’s usually due to frequent issues that were not properly planned for or navigated, such as
Architects often lack expertise in networks and proprietary low-voltage systems.
Subcontractor submittals and shop drawings are often incomplete, and not represented in construction drawings.
Equipment Center design is incomplete, resulting in inadequate space planning, cooling, and electrical supply.
Thinwyre are actively engaged throughout the project to close these gaps and assure timely deployment.
CONSULTING
Thinwyre engage Ownership at the very beginning of a project as an integral part of the design development team. By having a seat at the design table, we clarify requirements and actively drive integration of technology within the project program. This includes:
development of AIA standard technology inclusions into the project specifications.
identification of Owner requirements which are supplemental to AIA standards, such as specialty Communication and AV systems.
early budgetary estimation
development, vetting and selections of vendors through a robust RFP process.
consistent review during the development of final project specifications and bid set documents
Providing this level of detail enables the project to move forward smoothly and minimizes delays and cost overruns brought about by modifying site work during construction.
Engineering
Thinwyre have a deep background in electronic system integrator contracting and bring this sensibility and documentation capability to the construction process.
Notably, as technology consultants and vendors provide shop drawings and submittals to the project, they are often incomplete. Myopic to their own system requirements, they can lack timely architectural integration, i.e. they don't fit into the plans correctly.
Thinwyre actively review all project documentation in context of the latest architectural planning to assure that submittals are clearly documented and understood within the General Contracting context.
This includes carefully managing the design of equipment centers throughout the project to assure adequate wiring infrastructure, cooling, electrical requirements, and equipment storage.
Management
The best technology implementation efforts will come to naught without active project management throughout the full construction cycle. Designs become stale as the project moves forward; architects don't accommodate for technology engineering, impacting the project all the way to the cabling contractors.
Thinwyre engage in the RFI/Submittal process during the entire construction cycle, and provide onsite engagement regularly through planning meetings, the kick-off of cabling efforts as well as during systems start-up and commissioning.
Areas of Expertise
Thinwyre staff have worked on a variety of projects as system engineers and contractors for over 30 years. Our expertise extends to the following systems:
WAN and LAN Networks, across Windows and Linux platforms
Distribution Antenna Systems (DAS), including Emergency Responder Radio Communication Systems (ERRCS), Cellular Antenna Systems, and 2-way Radio Communication Systems.
Lighting Control systems, including panelized lighting and DMX-controlled specialty fixtures and signage.
HVAC Control Systems
Audio Video Systems, including distributed audio, public video distribution, guestroom content systems, and integrated media environments such as Sportsbook walls.
Purpose-built acoustic environments requiring exterior isolation and interior absorption/diffusion
Restaurant and Hospitality POS (Point-of Sale) and KDS (Kitchen Display System) equipment.
System integration platforms such as Crestron, Lutron, Control4 and others.
Hospitality Integrated Room Control platforms, such as Inncom, Control4, Lutron and Crestron.
