Licensed Network Infrastructure & Structured Cabling Contractor

Structured cabling is a standardized architecture for network infrastructure that supports multiple hardware uses and provides a comprehensive telecommunications infrastructure. Rather than point-to-point cabling connecting specific devices, structured cabling creates an organized system of cables, pathways, and connectivity hardware forming the foundation for all your technology needs.

Why Structured Cabling Matters:

• Scalability: Easily add devices, expand networks, or upgrade technology without complete rewiring
• Reliability: Organized system with proper cable management reduces failures and simplifies troubleshooting
• Performance: Designed to support current and future speeds (10Gbps with Cat6a)
• Flexibility: Single infrastructure supports voice, data, video, security, building automation
• Cost Savings: Eliminates constant rewiring when technology changes or equipment moves
• Professional Appearance: Clean, organized installations reflecting well on your business

Structured cabling follows industry standards (TIA/EIA-568) ensuring your infrastructure will work with any vendor's equipment and last 15-20+ years. It's the digital backbone of modern commercial properties—as important as electrical and plumbing systems.

Commercial network cabling costs vary based on cable type, installation complexity, and project scope:

Per-Drop Pricing:

• Cat6 Structured Cabling: $150-$200 per drop (typical for standard office environments)
• Cat6a Structured Cabling: $200-$250 per drop (recommended for future-proofing and high performance)
• Fiber Optic Connections: $200-$350 per drop depending on distance and termination type

Complete Building Infrastructure:

• Small office (10-20 drops): $3,000-$6,000
• Medium office (50-75 drops): $10,000-$20,000
• Large facility (100+ drops): $25,000-$50,000+
• Campus or multi-building: Custom pricing based on scope

Cost Factors: Building size and complexity, cable type and category (Cat6 vs Cat6a vs fiber), number of drops and locations, existing infrastructure conditions, ceiling access (drop ceiling vs hard deck), cable pathway requirements (conduit, cable tray), testing and certification requirements, and permitting and inspection fees.

We provide detailed proposals with transparent pricing after conducting a site survey. This ensures accuracy and eliminates surprises. While structured cabling requires upfront investment, it provides 15-20+ years of reliable service—far more cost-effective than repeated rewiring.

Absolutely—Palm Beach and Broward Counties have been our home base for over 20 years. As a Florida licensed electrical contractor, we've installed network infrastructure throughout South Florida's most sophisticated commercial properties and understand the unique requirements of this market.

Palm Beach County Network Infrastructure: From West Palm Beach's corporate corridors along Quadrille Boulevard and Okeechobee Boulevard (33401, 33409) to Boca Raton's technology parks along Glades Road and Yamato Road (33431, 33434, 33487), from Delray Beach's business districts (33444, 33446) to Wellington's commercial centers (33414), we've cabled office buildings, data centers, medical facilities, and high-rise towers throughout every Palm Beach community. Notable projects include Jupiter's Abacoa business district (33458), Palm Beach Gardens corporate campuses (33410, 33418), and Boynton Beach industrial facilities (33435, 33426).

Broward County Cabling Expertise: Fort Lauderdale's downtown business district and airport commerce center (33301, 33304, 33309), Pompano Beach's technology corridor and industrial parks (33064, 33069), Plantation's corporate centers along Peters Road and University Drive (33317, 33323, 33324), Coral Springs professional districts (33065, 33071, 33076), Weston's business parks (33326, 33331), Hollywood's beachfront properties (33019, 33020), and Sunrise's Sawgrass corporate area (33323, 33351)—our licensed contractors have cabled commercial buildings throughout every Broward neighborhood.

Local Expertise Advantages: Established relationships with Palm Beach and Broward County building departments for smooth permitting, understanding of local code requirements and inspection standards, knowledge of South Florida's unique challenges (humidity, coastal environments), rapid on-site service for troubleshooting or expansion, and 20+ years of documented successful installations throughout the region.

As a licensed contractor with deep local roots, we don't just install cables—we provide infrastructure that passes inspection, meets code, and performs reliably in South Florida's demanding environment.

Cat6 and Cat6a are both twisted pair cabling standards, but Cat6a provides significantly better performance and future-proofing for commercial installations:

Cat6 Specifications:

• Supports up to 10Gbps speeds over 55 meters (180 feet)
• Supports 1Gbps speeds over full 100 meters (328 feet)
• Operates at 250 MHz frequency
• Adequate for current typical office needs

Cat6a Specifications (Augmented Cat6):

• Supports 10Gbps speeds over full 100 meters (328 feet)
• Operates at 500 MHz frequency (double Cat6)
• Better resistance to crosstalk and interference
• Future-proof for emerging high-bandwidth applications
• Required for PoE++ (power over Ethernet up to 100W)

Our Recommendation: We typically recommend Cat6a for new commercial installations despite slightly higher cost ($50 more per drop). The performance advantage and future-proofing justify the investment—your cabling infrastructure will last 15-20+ years, and Cat6a ensures it won't become a bottleneck as technology advances. For 10Gbps networks, high-density WiFi, PoE++ devices, or any applications requiring maximum performance, Cat6a is essential.

Cat6 remains acceptable for residential applications or budget-constrained projects where current 1Gbps speeds are sufficient. We provide honest recommendations based on your specific needs and budget.

While low voltage cabling (under 50 volts) technically doesn't carry the same electrical hazard as high voltage power, Florida law and local building codes require licensed contractors for commercial low voltage installations—and there are excellent reasons why:

Legal Requirements: Florida law requires licensed electrical or low voltage contractors for commercial cabling installations exceeding basic residential work. Building departments require proper permits pulled by licensed contractors. Installations must pass inspections verifying code compliance. Unlicensed work creates liability issues for property owners and may not be covered by insurance.

Technical Expertise: Licensed contractors understand NEC (National Electrical Code) requirements for low voltage systems, proper fire safety standards including fire-rated cable and fire stopping, electrical separation preventing interference between low voltage and power systems, proper grounding and bonding for safety and performance, and integration with building electrical systems.

Code Compliance: Structured cabling must follow specific codes including cable type ratings (plenum vs riser vs general purpose), fire stopping requirements at floor penetrations, cable support and horizontal run standards, separation distances from electrical power cables, and telecommunications room requirements.

As a Florida licensed electrical contractor since 2004, we provide accountability and expertise that unlicensed installers cannot offer. Our installations pass inspection the first time, meet all code requirements, and provide documentation ensuring your infrastructure is legally compliant and properly executed. This protects property owners from liability and ensures reliable long-term performance.

Yes, fiber optic cabling is one of our core competencies. We install both single-mode and multi-mode fiber optic infrastructure for commercial properties requiring high-bandwidth connectivity, long-distance runs, or campus-wide networks.

Fiber Optic Types We Install:

• Single-Mode Fiber: Long-distance runs up to 40km, supports 10Gbps to 100Gbps speeds, ideal for campus connectivity and building-to-building links
• Multi-Mode Fiber: Building backbones up to 550 meters, supports 10Gbps to 40Gbps speeds, common for vertical riser connections and data center applications

Fiber Optic Applications: Campus-wide connectivity between buildings, vertical building risers connecting floors in high-rises, data center interconnects requiring maximum bandwidth, internet service provider demarcation extensions, long-distance runs exceeding copper limitations (100 meters), and environments with electrical interference where fiber's immunity is essential.

Our Fiber Services Include: Complete pathway design and installation, professional fiber pulling respecting bend radius requirements, precision fusion splicing for minimal loss, mechanical splicing when appropriate, SC/LC/ST connector termination, comprehensive OTDR testing and certification, detailed documentation with test results, and troubleshooting and repair services.

Fiber optic installation requires specialized expertise, equipment, and testing that general cabling contractors often lack. Our technicians are trained in fiber optic best practices, use professional fusion splicers and OTDR testing equipment, and deliver certified installations meeting TIA standards.

Yes, security camera network infrastructure is one of our specialties—in fact, we're a complete security technology integrator installing both the network cabling and the camera systems themselves. This integrated approach provides significant advantages over using separate contractors for cabling and cameras.

Security Camera Cabling Includes: Cat6/Cat6a structured cabling to each camera location providing data and PoE power over single cables, proper cable pathways following code requirements, cable management ensuring clean, professional installations, network switch infrastructure with adequate PoE budget and bandwidth, fiber optic backbones for large camera systems or campus deployments, and integration with existing network infrastructure.

Our Integrated Advantage: As both licensed electrical contractors and security system installers, we handle complete turnkey installations: network infrastructure design optimized for camera placement, professional low voltage cabling meeting code, PoE switch selection and installation with proper power budget, IP camera selection and installation, cloud or on-premise video management configuration, system testing and commissioning, and single-vendor accountability for complete solution.

This eliminates the coordination headaches of using separate cabling and camera contractors, ensures proper PoE power delivery and network bandwidth, reduces project timeline and cost, and provides single-point warranty and support for the complete system.

Whether you need just the cabling infrastructure or the complete surveillance solution, our licensed contractor expertise and security integration capabilities deliver professional results.

Network cabling installation timeline depends on project size, building conditions, and complexity:

Typical Installation Timelines:

• Small office (10-20 drops): 2-4 business days
• Medium office (50-75 drops): 1-2 weeks
• Large facility (100+ drops): 2-4 weeks
• Multi-floor building or campus: 4-8+ weeks with phased deployment

Installation Process: Site survey and infrastructure design, permitting through local building department (1-2 weeks), cable pathway installation (cable tray, conduit, J-hooks), horizontal cable pulling and testing, telecommunications room setup (patch panels, network switches), workstation outlet installation and termination, comprehensive testing and certification, documentation with as-built drawings and test results, and final building inspection.

Factors Affecting Timeline: Building access (occupied vs vacant), ceiling type (drop ceiling vs hard deck), cable pathway requirements (existing vs new installation), permitting and inspection schedules, coordination with other trades, and working hours restrictions (nights/weekends in occupied buildings).

For occupied buildings, we coordinate installation to minimize disruption—often working evenings or weekends when necessary. Phased deployments allow critical areas to be completed first while remaining installation continues. We provide detailed project schedules during proposal phase, keeping you informed throughout installation.

Yes, comprehensive testing and certification is included with every structured cabling installation. We use professional Fluke DSX and OTDR testing equipment to verify your cabling meets or exceeds TIA standards—this isn't optional, it's essential for warranty coverage and performance assurance.

Copper Cable Testing (Cat6/Cat6a):

• Fluke DSX CableAnalyzer testing each cable run
• Certification to TIA-568 standards verifying performance
• Testing for wiremap, length, attenuation, NEXT, PSNEXT, ACR, return loss
• Pass/Fail results with detailed test reports
• Documentation for manufacturer warranty claims

Fiber Optic Testing:

• OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer) testing identifying any issues
• Loss testing verifying acceptable signal attenuation
• Certification to TIA-568 fiber standards
• Detailed test results documenting splice loss and total link loss

Network Performance Testing: Beyond cable certification, we test actual network throughput ensuring proper speed and performance, verify PoE power delivery to all devices, test end-to-end connectivity, and validate proper switch configuration.

Documentation Provided: Detailed test reports for every cable run, cable labeling documentation, as-built drawings showing actual installation, warranty documentation for manufacturer coverage, and recommendations for any remediation if issues are found.

This comprehensive testing ensures your structured cabling will perform as designed and provides documentation for warranty claims, building records, and future troubleshooting. It's the mark of professional installation and licensed contractor accountability.

Yes, we frequently upgrade and expand existing network infrastructure—in fact, retrofit projects are a significant portion of our work. Whether you're adding drops, upgrading from Cat5e to Cat6a, or expanding to additional floors or buildings, we provide solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure.

Common Upgrade Projects:

• Adding new cable drops for expanded office space or new equipment
• Upgrading Cat5e to Cat6a for 10Gbps performance
• Installing fiber optic backbones to replace copper
• Expanding capacity in telecommunications rooms
• Replacing legacy cabling systems with modern structured cabling
• Adding network infrastructure for new security cameras or access control

Our Retrofit Approach: We assess existing infrastructure identifying what can be reused versus what needs replacement, design expansions that integrate with existing architecture, utilize existing cable pathways where possible to minimize disruption, coordinate work in occupied buildings to avoid business interruption, maintain consistent labeling and documentation standards, and test all new cabling plus verify existing runs if integration is planned.

Challenges We Handle: Occupied buildings requiring minimal disruption, limited cable pathway availability requiring creative solutions, integration with legacy systems during transition periods, phased deployments enabling continued operations, and code compliance when upgrading older installations.

Expansion projects often present more challenges than ground-up installations, but our 20+ years of experience enables us to navigate these complexities efficiently. We minimize disruption while delivering professional results that match or exceed the quality of new construction projects.

Yes, while our licensed contractor expertise was built in South Florida over 20+ years, we now provide network infrastructure installations nationwide—from Florida to Hawaii, with completed projects across all 50 states.

Geographic Coverage: Our licensed contractor expertise has always been concentrated in South Florida (Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade) and New York City, where we maintain an active office serving all five boroughs. In 2026, we're expanding to Arizona with a Phoenix metro office, bringing our professional cabling services to the Southwest. However, over the past several years we've successfully deployed network infrastructure coast-to-coast for commercial properties requiring licensed contractor quality nationwide.

Nationwide Project Experience: California technology campuses and corporate offices, Texas data centers and industrial facilities, Hawaii resort properties and commercial buildings, Northeast office buildings and high-rises, Mid-Atlantic corporate parks and medical facilities, Mountain West distribution centers, Pacific Northwest technology companies, and Southeastern commercial developments and education campuses.

Our Nationwide Approach: We combine remote design expertise with on-site professional installation. Initial consultation and requirements gathering remotely, detailed cabling design using your floor plans and site information, equipment specification and procurement coordinated centrally, deployment of our licensed installation crews for professional on-site work, comprehensive testing and certification to TIA standards, detailed as-built documentation, and ongoing remote support with local service partnerships when needed.

Whether you're in Miami, Manhattan, Phoenix (2026), or anywhere in between, you get the same Fortress Global Technology quality: licensed contractor expertise, code-compliant installations, professional cable management, comprehensive testing and certification, and reliable ongoing support. Our South Florida and NYC expertise—dealing with high-rises, complex buildings, and demanding environments—translates perfectly to commercial properties nationwide.

For multi-location companies with properties spanning multiple states, we provide standardized network infrastructure with centralized management—one licensed contractor, one quality standard, consistent documentation from coast to coast.

Comprehensive documentation is a critical component of professional network infrastructure—it's essential for troubleshooting, future expansion, warranty claims, and building records. We provide complete documentation packages that licensed contractors are required to deliver.

Standard Documentation Includes:

• As-Built Drawings: CAD drawings showing actual cable runs, pathways, telecommunications rooms, and outlet locations as installed (not just original design)
• Cable Labeling Schedule: Complete list of every cable with origin, destination, and cable ID
• Test Reports: Fluke DSX certification test results for every copper cable run, OTDR test results for all fiber optic runs, pass/fail status for each link
• Equipment Documentation: Patch panel layouts, network switch configurations, equipment serial numbers and warranty information
• Warranty Information: Manufacturer warranty documentation for cables and connectivity hardware, contractor warranty for labor and installation
• Permit and Inspection Records: Building permit documentation, final inspection approval from building department
• Maintenance Recommendations: Suggested maintenance schedule, expansion capacity documentation, future growth planning information

This documentation is provided in both digital format (PDF drawings, Excel schedules) and physical binders for your records. It's invaluable for facility management, IT staff, and future contractors who may work on your infrastructure. Proper documentation is what separates professional installations from amateur work—and it's a requirement for licensed contractor compliance.