July 16th, 2024For most applications, any US manufactured cabling system that meets the appropriate performance standard for your network requirements (i.e. Cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 6a) will do. Each manufacturer offers unique features/functionality that may be of...

July 15th, 2024In some cases distributors are not allowed to sell direct to end user Customers. PCC partners with the industry’s leading distributors, supporting large national requirements and smaller local projects. Contact your PCC team members, share your...

July 14th, 2024Select your structured cabling system and utilize that manufacturer’s certified contractor program. They can also provide insights into each contractor’s strengths and weaknesses.

July 13th, 2024PCC and other design-build contractors include robust consulting services throughout the planning and construction phases of each project. In those circumstances where your organization feels better served by an independent consultant, we’re happy...

July 12th, 2024The Category 6a, or Cat6a, cable is the latest iteration of Gigabit Ethernet cabling. The a stands for "augmented" and is a nod to Cat6a's improved specifications compared with its predecessor, the Category 6, or Cat6 cable. The Cat6a doubles data...

July 11th, 2024Design/Build is a consultative, all-inclusive solution. The chosen contractor designs, engineers, and installs the solution. Differs from the more common approach: Customer designs the solution, writes an RFP, and requests multiple bids.

July 10th, 20241. Time is tight. 2. Quality and long-term durability is most important. 3. In-house expertise is lacking. Insufficient budget for independent Consultant

July 9th, 20241. Public Works and other contracting methodologies necessitating award to lowest bidder. 2. Customer already has in-house technical expertise or has already hired an independent Consultant.

July 8th, 20241. Someone must determine project specifications and then design/engineer the solution for a perfect fit. Who better to do both than a Design/Build contractor who does this work every day, within every imaginable environment? 2. Lowest total...

July 7th, 2024Sound Masking is the addition of an unobtrusive background sound, similar to airflow, to a workspace. Masking reduces (i.e. "masks") the intelligibility of human speech and helps reduce distraction from conversations. The result is a more...

July 6th, 2024Imagine that you are in a dark room and someone is flicking a flashlight on and off. The light is noticeable. Now, imagine the room with the lights on. The same flashlight is far less noticeable - the other light in the room "masks" it. This...