Commercial construction varies from residential projects in many ways, mostly in the manner in which the planning stages have to see a bit into the future. Perhaps the most notable of smaller items that need to be mulled over are the cable assemblies. Their role in commercial construction projects does more than just make life easier during the build-out — they actually extend the life of the structure at a time when it’s become fashionable to tear down old buildings.
 
At the helm of the construction is the contractor, the person who must oversee all elements of the build from the ground up. Their job is to be familiar with every facet of construction so that they can expertly guide workers on a construction site. They must also be able to seamlessly step into the roles of engineer, technician, scheduler, & resource allocator when necessary.
 
From the beginning of any commercial construction project, contractors become well-acquainted with the cable assemblies to be used in the project at hand. This is important because with the input of the commercial contractor, the integration of cable assemblies into a project can be done without incident.
 
Some of the major things commercial contractors need to know regarding cable assemblies are as follows:
 
Knowing Where the Buck Stops — More often than not, the cable assemblies commercial construction projects are using are a custom job. Contractors can tend to rest easier knowing that the materials they’re using aren’t just off a shelf. Moreover, there are names & faces of technicians associated with whomever built the assemblies, so there is accountability to build a quality product from the start.
 
Industry Standards and Certifications — Contractors need to have a working knowledge of standards & certifications regarding cable assemblies. The best manufacturers also offer a number of other services, which means the list of standards & certifications they must adhere to will reflect this. Things to look for are: UL Registration, ITAR Certified, RoHS Compliant, IPC-WHMA-A-620C.
 
Flexibility In Use — Commercial contractors need to be aware that cable assemblies are incredibly useful elements in a number of builds. Their inclusion leads to higher performance based on the process by which they are built. Rigorous testing is done to make sure the optimal final product is delivered to the customer.
 
Multiple Functions In One — Cable assemblies can be designed to do more than one thing, thereby becoming a powerful tool for any major construction project. Having to install, maintain, or replace one item over a tangle of wires in a large building is a massive time saver.
  
Budget Consideration — The commercial contractor plays an important role in knowing when to rework a job’s budget & help with efficiency. Because cable assemblies for commercial purposes tend to be a custom job, they are made to certain specs. This reduces waste, which means less excess material. Installation of the assemblies is easier because they are made to fit in certain places, which means manpower can be allocated to other areas quicker.
 
All told, cable assemblies make the job of the commercial contractor much easier. As such, it becomes a valuable asset for any commercial construction project to incorporate the input and services of a well-established & highly-regarded cable manufacturer into the design process.
 
Cable assemblies and other custom-engineered interconnect solutions are the bread & butter of LoDan Electronics, Inc.. See why they’ve been setting industry standards since 1967.