Opening at Beacon Square? Plan the Infrastructure Before Move-In.

Begin technology planning as soon as your lease or build-to-suit terms are signed, before interior construction locks in. Early planning lets us coordinate cabling pathways, network rooms, internet delivery, and device locations with your contractor rather than retrofitting later. For office suites in the 50,000 to 250,000 SF range planned at Beacon Square, an early start prevents costly rework and keeps your opening on schedule.

No, most general contractors handle base building and conduit but not the active low-voltage and IT systems your business runs on. Metro Relay designs and installs structured cabling, fiber, Wi-Fi, networking, POS connectivity, cameras, and access control, then coordinates with your GC so pathways and power are ready. Confirm early exactly where the contractor's scope ends so nothing falls through the gap.

Order business internet 60 to 90 days before you need it, because commercial circuits, especially fiber, often require construction lead time from the provider. In a newer development like Beacon Square, service may need to be extended or provisioned to your specific suite. Ordering early gives you room to schedule installation, test the connection, and add a backup before your team relies on it.

Yes, we research which carriers and circuit types actually reach your specific address and suite, not just the general area. Availability at a multi-building, phased development like Beacon Square can vary between buildings and even floors. We compare fiber, coax, and fixed-wireless options, expected install timelines, and bandwidth so you can choose a provider that fits your operations before committing.

Yes for most businesses, a second internet connection keeps you running when the primary circuit fails. We recommend a backup from a different provider or technology, such as a cellular failover alongside fiber, so a single outage does not stop payments, phones, or cloud tools. Restaurants and offices that depend on real-time systems benefit most from automatic failover that switches over without staff intervention.

Yes, we review architectural and furniture plans early to place your network room, cabling drops, wireless access points, cameras, and device locations correctly. Reviewing the floor plan before walls close lets us mark pathways for the contractor and avoid drilling or surface conduit later. For office and retail spaces at Beacon Square, this coordination keeps technology hidden, organized, and easy to service.

We need your floor plan, a list of the systems and devices you will run, your internet and phone requirements, and any corporate IT or brand standards you must meet. Details like POS count, camera coverage goals, seating or workstation layout, and expected staff and guest device loads help us size the network. The more you share up front, the more accurate the cabling and equipment plan will be.

Yes, we perform on-site walkthroughs to verify field conditions, existing pathways, service entry points, and where technology will physically live. Walking the space helps us confirm ceiling access, wall types, distances for cabling runs, and Wi-Fi coverage challenges that drawings alone miss. We serve the Dallas-Fort Worth area from Richardson, so scheduling a Plano site visit is straightforward.

Yes, structured cabling and fiber are core services we provide. We install category-rated copper for data and voice, fiber for backbone and high-bandwidth links, and organized network racks with proper labeling and testing. Clean, certified cabling is the foundation everything else depends on, so we design it to support your current devices and leave headroom for future growth in your Beacon Square space.

Yes, we design and install business-grade Wi-Fi built for reliable coverage under real usage, not consumer equipment. We plan access point placement, channels, and capacity around your floor layout, wall materials, and expected device counts. For retail, restaurant, and office tenants, we can separate staff, point-of-sale, and guest traffic so each stays fast and secure across your entire space.

The number depends on your square footage, wall construction, device count, and how the space is used, so there is no single answer. A small retail suite may need only a few access points, while a large office floor or a busy restaurant with heavy guest traffic needs more for capacity, not just coverage. We calculate this from your floor plan and usage before quoting.

Yes, we install and configure the switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless controllers that run your network. We mount and organize equipment in the network rack, connect it to your cabling and internet circuit, and set it up so systems communicate securely. You receive a documented, tested network rather than a box of parts, ready for your devices on move-in day.

Yes, we regularly act as the local hands and eyes for corporate IT teams managing a new site remotely. We follow your standards for network design, hardware, security, and documentation, and we coordinate on IP schemes, VLANs, and equipment shipped from headquarters. This is common for brands opening a Plano location where the IT team sits elsewhere but needs reliable on-the-ground execution.

Yes, we frequently help national and regional brands entering the Dallas-Fort Worth market for the first time. We know local providers, permitting realities, and construction coordination, which shortens the learning curve for out-of-market teams. We translate your national build standards into what works at your specific Beacon Square suite and manage the local vendors so your rollout stays consistent with your other sites.

Yes, we can receive, inventory, and stage your network and technology equipment ahead of installation. Pre-staging lets us configure switches, access points, and other gear in advance so installation on site goes faster and with fewer surprises. This is especially useful when corporate ships hardware early or when your suite is not yet ready to accept deliveries during active construction.

Yes, we coordinate the internet provider, POS vendor, phone system, and other technology suppliers so their pieces connect correctly. Someone needs to own the handoffs between carrier circuits, cabling, network configuration, and each application, and that is a role we fill. Clear coordination prevents the finger-pointing that delays openings when multiple vendors each assume another handled a step.

We do not sell point-of-sale software, but we build and configure the network and cabling your POS depends on. That means dedicated data drops at each register, a secure network segment for payment traffic, reliable internet, and coordination with your POS provider during installation. For Beacon Square restaurants and retailers, this ensures terminals come online cleanly and stay isolated from guest Wi-Fi.

Yes, point-of-sale and guest Wi-Fi should run on separate, isolated network segments. Keeping payment systems apart from public guest traffic protects cardholder data, reduces security risk, and keeps registers fast when the guest network is busy. We configure this separation during setup, which matters for the food and beverage tenants operating at Beacon Square where guests expect open Wi-Fi.

Yes, we build networks that support your PCI compliance obligations, though compliance itself is a business-wide responsibility. We segment payment traffic from other systems, configure firewalls, and document the network so your assessor and POS provider have what they need. We are not your compliance auditor, but the network foundation we deliver is designed to align with common PCI network controls.

Yes, we install business security camera systems, including camera placement, cabling, recording equipment, and remote viewing setup. We plan coverage around entrances, sales floors, storage, parking-facing views, and other areas you want monitored. Because cameras run on the same cabling infrastructure as your network, planning them together with your data drops is more efficient than adding them after the space is finished.

Yes, we install electronic access control for doors, including card or fob readers, keypads, and the wiring and controllers behind them. Access control lets you manage who enters back-of-house areas, offices, and after-hours entrances, and it produces a record of entry. We coordinate door hardware and power needs with your contractor so readers are ready when the doors are hung.

Plan cameras and access control during the cabling design phase, before walls and ceilings close. Both systems need cabling pulled to specific door and camera locations, and running that wiring is far cheaper before finishes go in. Deciding placement early also lets us coordinate door hardware, power, and network capacity so these systems are live and tested by your opening day.

Yes, we support the cabling, network, and connectivity behind digital signage, business phone systems, and audiovisual equipment. We run the drops and provide the network these systems need, and we coordinate with your AV or phone vendors on their requirements. Whether it is menu displays for a restaurant, VoIP phones for an office, or conference-room AV, we make sure the infrastructure is in place.

We recommend equipment locations based on cabling distances, cooling, access for service, and security, then confirm the plan with you and your contractor. The main network room should be central enough to keep cable runs within standard limits, ventilated, and lockable. Choosing this early, rather than defaulting to leftover closet space, prevents performance problems and makes future maintenance in your suite much easier.

Before training, your internet should be live, the network and Wi-Fi operational, POS and phones connected, and all devices tested. Staff cannot learn systems that are not yet working, so technology readiness needs to lead training, not run alongside it. We aim to hand over a validated, functioning environment a few days ahead so your team trains on the real setup they will use.

On opening day we verify that internet, Wi-Fi, POS connectivity, phones, cameras, and access control all work under real conditions. We test failover, confirm coverage in busy areas, check that payment terminals process, and resolve any last-minute issues on the spot. The goal is that your first day of business runs on technology already proven to work, not systems being tested live in front of customers.

Yes, we can have a technician on site during your opening to respond immediately to any technology issue. Opening periods put unusual load on networks and payment systems, and having someone present means problems are fixed in minutes rather than logged for later. This is valuable for high-traffic launches at Beacon Square where retail and restaurant tenants cannot afford downtime on day one.

You receive network diagrams, cable labeling and test results, equipment inventory with configurations, and login and account information for the systems we install. Good documentation means any future technician, including your own IT team, can understand and service the environment without guesswork. We hand this over at project close so you own a complete record of how your technology is built.

Yes, we work with the POS provider, phone company, AV integrator, security firm, or internet carrier you have already chosen. We do not require you to switch vendors; instead we coordinate their requirements into the cabling and network so everything connects. If you want a recommendation for a gap in your vendor list, we can offer options, but the choice stays yours.

Yes, we can assess and complete a project another contractor started or left unfinished. We begin by documenting what exists, testing it, and identifying gaps or work that needs correction before building the rest. This happens often when a build stalls or a previous installer underdelivered, and we can bring the environment up to a reliable, well-documented standard for your Plano space.

Cost depends on your square footage, number of drops, systems included, and equipment quality, so pricing is quoted per project rather than as a flat figure. A small retail suite differs greatly from a large office floor with extensive cabling, Wi-Fi, cameras, and access control. We provide a detailed written estimate after reviewing your floor plan and requirements so you can budget accurately.

Yes, we support businesses with multiple sites and can standardize network design, equipment, and documentation across them. Consistent setups make each location easier to manage and troubleshoot, and give corporate IT a predictable environment everywhere. Whether you are adding Beacon Square to an existing footprint or opening several Dallas-Fort Worth sites, we keep the technology uniform and coordinated across the group.

Yes, we offer ongoing managed IT and support after your opening, not just installation. That includes monitoring, troubleshooting, adds and changes, and being your local contact when something breaks. Because we are based in Richardson and serve Dallas-Fort Worth, we can respond on site at your Plano location when remote support is not enough, keeping your systems dependable long term.

For professional office tenants, we build the structured cabling, network, Wi-Fi, and connectivity a corporate workspace needs, from a few workstations to a full floor. Publicly available project information indicates Beacon Square plans office buildings in the 50,000 to 250,000 SF range plus build-to-suit sites. We scale the design to your suite and coordinate with your GC or corporate IT to deliver a move-in-ready environment.

Yes, we regularly outfit restaurants and retail tenants with the cabling, Wi-Fi, POS connectivity, cameras, and phones they need to open. First-phase Beacon Square tenants have included restaurants, food and beverage, and personal-service businesses, and each has different technology demands. We tailor the setup to your concept, whether that is fast payment at the counter, reliable guest Wi-Fi, or back-office systems, and validate it before you open.

Yes, we handle low-voltage cabling and network infrastructure for shared and multi-tenant building environments, including amenity spaces like coworking, fitness, and conference areas. The Beacon apartments at Beacon Square advertise amenities such as a fitness center and coworking space, which all depend on reliable connectivity. We work with property management to design infrastructure that serves common areas and supports the systems residents and staff rely on.

The first step is a conversation about your space, timeline, and the systems you plan to run, followed by a floor plan review or on-site walkthrough. From there we outline the cabling, network, and technology scope and provide a written estimate. Reaching out early, ideally right after signing your lease at Beacon Square, gives us the most room to coordinate cleanly and hit your opening date.