NCAA Headquarters

Located in the heart of Indianapolis, Indiana, the NCAA national office serves as the central hub for supporting member institutions and student-athletes nationwide.

LocationIndianapolis, INSize93,000 SFDesign ServicesStructured Cable, IT, & SecurityClientRATIO ArchitectsPortfolioCorporate / OfficeShare

Client Objective

With over 500 dedicated staff members, the headquarters plays a crucial role in managing championships, implementing legislation, and delivering programs that enhance the student-athlete experience. The Indianapolis complex also houses the NCAA Hall of Champions—a dynamic public museum and interactive exhibit space that celebrates the rich history and achievements of college athletics.

NTI is proud to have been selected to design the low-voltage systems for key areas, including the new kitchen, existing computer and server room, utility spaces, office spaces, as well as meeting and public spaces.

Our process began with space planning, followed by the design of the infrastructure. This included the planning and drafting of cabling systems (telephone, data, and voice), security, and wireless networks.

As the technology consultant for this national headquarters, NTI provided expert guidance in developing the critical infrastructure that supports seamless collegiate athletic operations while ensuring a high-quality visitor experience at the NCAA Hall of Champions.

NTI Solutions

Facility Technology Design – NTI designed and produced drawings and specifications for the facility’s technology infrastructure by coordinating with the architect and the ownership group. The drawings detail all cabling, technology equipment rooms, power and HVAC requirements, cabling pathways, and other ITS elements. Using a globally recognized standards-based approach per TIA/EIA, ANSI, and BICSI guidelines, the completed ITS serves as the information highway for all data, security, TV, and wireless systems.

Cabling System – A standards-based vendor-approved infrastructure for the work stations consisting of copper and fiber optic cabling to support voice (PBX, voicemail, call accounting systems) and data (Point-of-Sale, Property Management, Administrative LAN, and wireless, internet) services.

Security – NTI designed the CCTV and Card access systems and Duress Alarms at defined ingress/egress locations to and from the building, as well as within the scope area. The CCTV system design includes specifications and elevations for security cameras, monitors, and DVR units (digital recorders).

Construction Administration – During the construction phase, NTI personnel responded to inquiries from contractors regarding the technology systems’ build-out. We also visited the site to observe the contractor’s progress, workmanship, and adherence to NTI drawings and specifications.

Throughout every stage, we maintained close collaboration with the architectural and ownership teams to ensure the NCAA facility was thoughtfully designed to accommodate future technological advancements.

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