Interior Office Fit-Out: Managing the Design of Low Voltage Security and Telecom Systems

Abstract

This project examined the management and coordination processes involved in the interior fit-out of a fourth-floor office for the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) at 10 Post Office Square, Boston, MA. Conducted by BR+A Consulting Engineers with Dyer Brown and Lynnwell Associates. The project focused on integrating telecommunications, CCTV, and access control systems within a multi-tenant office space. It addressed the common challenge of delayed low-voltage design, which often causes spatial conflicts and schedule risks. The work followed a structured process through the Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD), and Construction Documentation (CD) phases using Revit 2024 and regular coordination meetings to ensure BICSI compliance. Early integration, consistent communication, and proactive oversight reduced rework and improved accuracy.