01 / 06Door hardware schedule
What we deliverLock, power, egress condition, reader and door position switch for every controlled opening.
Why it matters
Strikes and power transfer hinges go into the door and frame order, so doors arrive prepared.
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- Code and landmark resolved
- Designed by the installers
Compliant, buildable security designs from the team that installs and maintains them.
- 1,000+
installations over 10+ years
- 24/7
support for managed-service clients
- Excellent
Rated 4.9/5 by 110+ NYC corporations
- 7 Active Teams
Operating throughout New York
Are You Facing?
As a physical security consultant in NYC, we start from where your project is today.
- Your situation01
New building or fit-out
What we doDesign security at schematic design or design development, before the door and electrical packages are fixed.What to expect
Hardware, risers and power are planned while they can still change; later usually means change orders. Drawings and specs are coordinated with the architect's door, frame and electrical packages.
Your situation02Upgrading an occupied building or campus
What we doWrite a security master plan, then phase the upgrades around how the building is used.What to expect
Sound cabling and hardware are reused where they can be. At Washington Market School the work was phased so the school kept running.
Your situation03After an incident or a change of use
What we doReassess the property and rank each risk before you buy hardware.What to expect
Some gaps close with layout and lighting, using CPTED principles, before any technology is added. You receive a ranked list of what to fix first and what can wait.
Your situation04A landmark or historic building
What we doDesign around Landmarks Preservation Commission rules with wireless locks and concealed routing.What to expect
Surface cable and visible hardware on historic fabric are constrained. Where nothing stock fits, we engineer and fabricate the door hardware in-house, as for Carnegie Hall.
What a Security System Design Includes
A security system design defines every device, door condition and cable path before construction.
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02 / 06Layouts and riser diagrams
What we deliverDevice locations and connections back to IDF and MDF rooms.
Why it matters
Cable paths and riser space are reserved before walls close.
03 / 06Network design
What we deliverSwitching, PoE power budgets, firewalls and segmentation for security devices.
Why it matters
Power for readers and cameras is not left to the electrician after walls close.
04 / 06Specification sections
What we deliverCSI MasterFormat Division 28 sections for the bid documents.
Why it matters
Bidders price the same system. Specifications are NDAA-compliant for federally funded clients.
05 / 06Code and egress review
What we deliverFail-safe and fail-secure decisions, release requirements and ADA operability, per opening.
Why it matters
Code questions are settled on paper, not at inspection.
06 / 06Budget and phasing plan
What we deliverAn order-of-magnitude budget and phasing for an occupied building.
Why it matters
You approve the scope knowing roughly what it costs and how it is sequenced.
Our platform partners
We design on the platform that fits: certified Salto dealer; dealer and partner for Brivo, LenelS2, Software House, Exacq, Axis and HID; Cisco Meraki and Alta Labs partner. We also design on Genetec and Dorma.
Certified Salto dealer
Software HouseGenetec
HID
AxisExacqCisco MerakiAlta LabsProven on Commercial and Institutional Projects
Our consulting comes from delivery on high-profile New York projects.
Cultural institutions01 / 04
David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center
fifth-floor access control, emergency alerts and compliant wiring, via SPK/Lewis Construction.
Education02 / 04
Washington Market School, Tribeca
Cooper light controls and an AtlasIED PA, phased so the school kept running.
Cultural institutions03 / 04
Carnegie Hall freight door
custom heavy-duty hinges meeting landmark approval standards.
Custom platforms04 / 04
Christie's occupancy platform
people-counting built for Mirage, later adopted by Christie's.
“Tony came out and mapped out camera locations that actually made sense for our layout. The security camera installation team finished everything in one afternoon and the footage quality is sharp even in our poorly lit back office.”
Planning a fit-out or new build?
Get a security design contractors can price.
Access Control Design: Code Decisions at Every Door
Access control design succeeds or fails at the opening, so we settle each decision per door.
01 / 04Fail-safe or fail-secure
What we deliverThe right fail mode for every door, recorded in the schedule.
Why it matters
Egress doors release on fire alarm or power loss when they must. We coordinate the release with your fire alarm vendor; we do not install fire alarm systems.
02 / 04Maglocks on egress paths
What we deliverA request-to-exit device and manual release on every egress maglock.
Why it matters
NYC Building and Fire Code requires both, so the door passes inspection.
03 / 04Delayed egress
What we deliverApproval secured before delayed-egress hardware is installed.
Why it matters
Nothing goes on the door that may have to come off.
04 / 04Readers, controllers and power
What we deliverReaders matched to the platform, with PoE budgets and riser space planned.
Why it matters
Every reader works on day one with no added interface.
Two Ways to Engage
We offer design and consultancy as a standalone service, and we work alongside other vendors if you prefer.
| Stage | Design and consultancy | Design-build |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment and design | Yes | Yes |
| Bid review against the design | Yes | Yes |
| Submittal review and construction administration | Yes | Yes |
| Installation, integration, commissioning and testing | Add with design-build | Yes |
| Training, handover and maintenance | Add with design-build | Yes |
Why it matters
With design-build, the decisions made in design are the ones we answer for on site, so a problem with the spec is ours to fix. Existing clients on managed service and maintenance get 24/7 support, with a 4-hour response on critical failures.
From Physical Security Assessment to Handover
A physical security assessment ranks every risk by likelihood and impact, so the budget goes to what matters first.
- 01
Site survey
Openings, risers, equipment rooms, existing systems and landmark status, as built.
- 02
Risk assessment
You receive every risk rated for likelihood and impact, in fix-first order.
- 03
Design package
Schedules, risers, Division 28 specs and a phased budget, ready to bid.
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Bid and construction
We review bids and submittals against the design, through construction administration.
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Handover
Design-only ends here; design-build continues to installation and training.
FAQs
Security Consultant FAQs
Is this physical security or cybersecurity consulting?
This is physical security consulting: access control, door hardware, video, intrusion, intercom, cabling and the network those devices use. Cybersecurity for the networks we build is a separate service, delivered alongside your IT team.
What does a physical security assessment cover?
A physical security assessment covers how people and assets move through a building and where control breaks down. Risks are ranked by likelihood and impact.
When should a developer bring in a security design consultant?
A developer should bring in a security design consultant at schematic design or early design development. Later usually means change orders.
Can we hire you for design and consultancy only?
Yes, you can hire us for design and consultancy only. We offer design and consultancy as a standalone service, and we work alongside other vendors if you prefer.
How much does a physical security assessment or design engagement cost?
The cost of a physical security assessment or design engagement depends on building size, openings and deliverables. We quote after the first consultation.
How do we choose a physical security consultant?
Choose a physical security consultant who has delivered the systems they design, knows NYC egress and landmark rules, and can show comparable projects. Our designs draw on 1,000+ installations over 10+ years, including Carnegie Hall and the Koch Theater.
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