Services

Plan

Planning begins with a programming effort, comparing our client’s budgetary targets for systems with our cost estimate for the project. If the project is a renovation, restoration, or adaptive reuse, we begin with a site visit to assess existing conditions.

Our objective is to help clients plan for their immediate goals while also preparing for future needs based on the most current and reliable technologies. We plan for the IT cabling infrastructure and all audio visual systems, security systems, and cellular wireless systems.

Document

NTI's comprehensive design includes a complete set of plans, which leave no room for field speculation. We coordinate with the entire design team, incorporating all relevant information from other design team members in an efficient, smooth, and seamless process.

Our drawings include details for all components necessary to serve as a comprehensive bid package that can be issued as part of an RFP. Prospective bidders/vendors can deliver accurate and detailed competitive pricing. And our IFC and/or 100% construction documents provide the detail to install all technology systems without ambiguity.

Pre-Construction

Once we have delivered 100% of construction drawings (or an IFC), we focus on ensuring that any changes (e.g., a VE effort or an owner's change) are completed and coordinated with the rest of the design team.

Our efforts during Pre-Construction are critical to avoiding issues and additional costs during construction. Our work during pre-construction is often completing minor redesign requests. 

Design

We design the IT cabling infrastructure, the audio visual systems, security systems, and wireless systems for the project. We work closely with the owner and/or architect to ensure proper planning early in the design process to address pathways and spaces. These technology rooms and pathways are critical for the technology infrastructure that supports all technology associated with the project.

We coordinate with all pertinent design team members throughout the design process, beginning with the architect, MEP firm, and interior designer.

Planning Before Building^®

NTI is committed to remaining an independent provider of superior technology services. Our services include:

Planning the technology budget for current and future needs.

Designing the requirements for all technology systems.

Documenting comprehensive construction documents.

Managing the procurement and installation processes.

Verifying that all technology works as designed.

 ... and exceeding our client’s expectations on every project.

Verify... During Construction

Once construction begins, we provide construction administration services. We review contractor shop drawings and submittals and issue clarification documents to support the intent of our design. We also take construction site visits to review the installation for compliance with project drawings and specifications. We then issue site visit reports to summarize our findings.

Optionally, we can manage the procurement and implementation of various systems associated with the project. These systems include LAN, WiFi, Point-Of-Sale, MATV/IPTV, and PBX systems, to name a few.

Procure

NTI will help develop, write, and issue a complete and comprehensive "Request for Quotation" and oversee the bidding process.

We can help identify and select potential vendors if desired.
Once vendors are identified, we send detailed RFPs to the selected vendors to bid for a specific technology. Our evaluation will compare bid documents, eliminate unqualified bids, and considered only proposals based on the RFP's requirements. Upon receipt of the RFP responses, we evaluate each respondent's package for conformance to the RFP requirements. Once the winning vendor has been selected, we will assist in awarding the project with a client derived contract.