Guides

Field-tested answers, not marketing copy

Reference material we wrote because these are the questions owners, GCs and IT teams ask us on every project.

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MDF vs IDF: what the difference means for your building

MDF vs IDF explained in plain terms: what each room does, how many closets a building needs, the 90-meter rule and common design mistakes.

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Cat6 vs Cat6A compared on speed, distance, PoE heat, cost and pathway size — plus a simple rule for choosing per drop type.

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A contractor's guide to TIA-568, TIA-606 labeling and TIA-607 bonding — what each standard requires and how it shows up in your closeout package.

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The drawings, counts and site details a low-voltage contractor needs to quote accurately — and the omissions that cause change orders later.

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