Precise, Scalable Designs for Schools, Warehouses, and Commercial Buildings
Spyderoak provides comprehensive low-voltage cabling plant design and build services for new construction and renovation projects across education, industrial, warehouse, and commercial environments. Our team develops coordinated AutoCAD-based design packages that integrate smoothly with architectural and engineering plans — and then supports those designs through installation to ensure they’re built correctly in the field.
We design and deliver structured cabling, Wi-Fi, security, and AV systems that meet the unique demands of modern facilities — from classroom buildings and administrative offices to high-bay warehouses and manufacturing floors. Every system is engineered for reliability, scalability, and compliance with industry standards. From design development to construction documentation and installation, Spyderoak ensures every component is coordinated, buildable, and ready to perform.
What We Design & Build
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Structured copper cabling layouts (data, voice, PoE).
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Fiber backbone & horizontal fiber layouts (single-mode and multi-mode).
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IDF/MDF planning and rack elevations.
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Wi-Fi access point placement, and coverage planning for classrooms, offices, high-bay warehouses, and industrial environments.
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Security and access control placement and integration (CCTV, card readers, doors, gates).
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Industrial and warehouse AV/public-address integration for safety, paging, and operations.
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Classroom and large-venue AV systems (projectors, smartboards, gym/cafeteria AV, PA systems).
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Conduit, pathway, and tray routing; pull box and splice point locations for both conditioned and non-conditioned spaces.
Our Design Process: DD, GMP, and CD Phases
We guide every project through the key construction phases, ensuring systems are practical, scalable, and ready to install — whether the space is a new elementary school, a high-throughput distribution center, or a commercial office buildout.
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DD (Design Development): We refine conceptual layouts into detailed technical schematics. This includes structured cabling routes, fiber backbones, pathways, wireless heatmaps, security device placement, and AV layouts.
- For warehouses and industrial sites, we consider ceiling heights, steel structures, machinery placement, environmental conditions, and operational workflows.
- For schools, we align cabling, security, and AV designs with academic programming and E-Rate standards.
This phase provides clarity for stakeholders and supports preliminary budgeting.
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GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price): We refine the design to meet budget considerations while maintaining system performance and compliance.
- For warehouses and industrial buildings, this may include optimizing cable pathways around racking systems, equipment, and production areas.
- For schools and commercial projects, it includes detailed integration with architectural, MEP, and security requirements.
We work closely with contractors to minimize costly field changes and ensure constructability.
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CD (Construction Documents): We prepare fully coordinated, construction-ready drawing packages that installers and contractors can execute confidently.
These include:
- Cabling pathways
- Conduit and tray routing
- Fiber risers
- Security device placement
- AV system diagrams
- Equipment room layouts
The goal is simple: reduce errors and ensure systems function exactly as intended from the first day of operation.
Review and Optimization of Existing Designs
Need a second set of eyes on your drawings? Spyderoak provides peer review and optimization services for existing low-voltage drawings and specifications. We help identify design inefficiencies, potential conflicts, and opportunities for cost savings — ensuring that technology systems are both well-planned and buildable.
Our review services include:
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Evaluating existing low-voltage drawings for completeness and clarity.
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Identifying over-design, redundant equipment, or unnecessary cable runs.
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Recommending layout improvements for efficiency and maintainability.
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Verifying alignment with current codes, standards, and best practices.
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Suggesting cost-effective alternatives that maintain system integrity and long-term performance.
Deliverables
Spyderoak provides complete low-voltage design documentation packages, formatted and organized for integration into architectural drawing sets and construction submittals. Our deliverables support clear communication, accurate bidding, and efficient field installation.
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AutoCAD Drawing Sets: Floor plans with device layouts, labeling, and structured cabling routes; backbone riser diagrams; rack and closet elevations; and specialty system schematics (PA, AV, security).
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Cable Schedules & Equipment Lists: Detailed tables showing quantities, cable types, counts, lengths, terminations, patch panel assignments, and network equipment (switches, WAPs, etc.).
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Fiber Design Documentation: Strand counts, color codes, splice diagrams, enclosure locations, and patch panel configurations with end-to-end labeling consistency.
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Pathway Coordination Drawings: Conduit and tray routing plans, pull box and junction box locations, conduit fill analysis, and cross-discipline coordination notes for MEP teams.
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Rack & Closet Layouts: Elevation drawings showing rack units, power and cable management details, and spatial clearances to support efficient installation and maintenance.
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Testing & Acceptance Criteria: Fiber and copper testing requirements (OTDR, insertion loss, certification results), labeling standards, and turnover documentation expectations.
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Design Basis & Notes: Narrative sections summarizing design intent, applicable codes and standards (TIA/EIA, BICSI, NEC), and assumptions to support contractor pricing and RFI resolution.
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Construction Coordination Markups: Coordination notes, section cuts, and clarifications to support MEP integration and smooth field implementation.