Table of Contents:

Definition and Overview

1. Introduction

2. The Foundation for Systems Integration

3. Planning

4. Structured Cabling for the BMSs

5. Bid Specifications

6. Integrated SCS Cost Comparison: Overview

7. Integrated SCS Cost Comparison: Construction Costs

8. Integrated SCS Cost Comparison: Labor Hours

9. Integrated SCS Cost Comparison: Operational Costs

10. Summary

Self-Test

Glossary

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AWG
American wire gauge

BMS
building management system

EIA
Electronic Industries Association

EMS
energy management systems

FA
fire alarm

FLS
fire, life, and safety

HVAC
heating, ventilation, and air conditioning

IEC
International Electrotechnical Commission

ISO
International Standards Organization

NEC
national electrical code

PBX
private branch exchange

SAC
security and access control

SCS
structured cabling system

TC
telecommunications closet

TIA
Telecommunications Industry Association

UTP
unshielded twisted-pair