The Infrastructure
Your AV & Security
Run On. Structured Cabling · Network · Automation · Signage · Access Control · PoE Lighting
Structured cabling, network infrastructure, commercial automation, digital signage, and access control for South Sound businesses. These services form the backbone of every AV and security project we build — and they're most cost-effective when installed together.
One Mobilization.
Every System Installed.
Click any layer to see how each service builds on the one below it. Structured cabling is the foundation — every other system runs on it. This is why installing together costs less and performs better.
Most of these services bundle naturally with AV or security projects. Structured cabling is the foundation that your audio, video, cameras, networking, and paging all run on. Installing all low voltage infrastructure in a single mobilization — especially before walls close — is significantly more cost-effective than returning for each system separately. When you hire Rivas Technology Group for a commercial build-out, we coordinate everything under one roof.
Six Services. One Integrator. One Mobilization.
Every service below is available standalone — but they're all designed to work together, and most commercial projects include at least two or three of them.
Structured Cabling & Low Voltage
The wiring that every other system depends on. A properly installed structured cabling system uses labeled, tested, documented runs — so when something needs to be changed or added two years from now, it takes hours, not days. We run Cat6A, fiber, coax, and speaker wire as part of every commercial build.
Network Infrastructure
Your AV systems, security cameras, intercoms, and point-of-sale all depend on a network that doesn't fail. We design and install commercial-grade wired and wireless infrastructure built for the demands of hospitality, retail, and professional environments.
Commercial Automation & Integration
As a Control4 Gold Dealer, we tie your AV, security, lighting, access control, and networking into a single platform that makes your building behave intelligently. One interface. One vendor. Everything connected.
Digital Signage
Menu boards, promotional displays, wayfinding, event listings, and branded content — updated remotely without touching a TV. Commercial signage displays run 16–18 hours daily without brightness fade, and content management software lets you schedule everything in advance from any device.
Access Control
Who enters your building, when, and through which door — controlled, logged, and manageable from anywhere. Akuvox IP intercoms handle front door and gate entry with face recognition and remote unlock.
PoE Commercial Lighting
Power and control your commercial lighting over a single Cat cable — no electrician required for the fixture itself. PoeWit PoE lighting systems replace traditional fluorescent troffers and exterior wall packs with smart, network-controlled LED fixtures that integrate natively with Control4.
Licensed & Insured in Washington State
Every low voltage installation Rivas Technology Group performs is covered by our Washington State Electrical Contractor license. When you hire us for cabling, networking, or any commercial infrastructure work, you're working with a licensed contractor — not a handyman with a fish tape.
Most Commercial Projects Combine Two or More Services
These are the most common bundled project types we run in South Sound commercial builds.
Bar & Restaurant Full Build
Commercial Security & Access Build
Complete Commercial Build-Out
Commercial Infrastructure FAQ
Structured cabling is the organized, documented low voltage wiring infrastructure that your network, AV, security, paging, and phone systems all run on. A properly installed system uses labeled, tested runs with clean rack management — making future upgrades, troubleshooting, and expansions significantly faster and cheaper than chasing unlabeled wires through walls. If you've ever had a tech spend two hours tracing a single cable, you understand the value of structured cabling done right from the start.
Yes — and that's usually the most cost-effective approach. Structured cabling is the foundation that your AV, security, networking, and paging all run on. Installing all cabling in a single mobilization — especially before walls close during a build-out or renovation — is significantly cheaper than returning for each system separately. We coordinate everything, so you have one point of contact, one project timeline, and one crew in your space.
Commercial automation and integration is the process of connecting your building's AV, security, lighting, access control, and networking under a single control platform — Control4 for most of the commercial projects we build. Instead of managing each system with its own app or remote, everything operates from one interface with programmable scenes. A single "Open" scene turns on displays, sets lighting, disarms security, and activates background audio simultaneously. A "Close" scene reverses all of it and arms your alarm. As a Control4 Gold Dealer — the highest certification available in the Pacific Northwest — we design and program these systems specifically around how your business actually operates.
Digital signage uses commercial-grade displays and media players with content management software to show scheduled, dynamic content — menus, promotions, wayfinding, event listings, and branded messaging. Unlike a consumer TV, commercial signage displays are built for 16–18 hours of daily operation without brightness degradation, can be updated remotely from any device, and run on scheduled playlists without staff involvement. For restaurants, menu boards with daypart switching are a particularly high-value application.
Yes. All low voltage installation work Rivas Technology Group performs is covered under our Washington State Electrical Contractor license (RIVASGL799DR). We're fully insured and all work is performed by our technicians — we don't subcontract your infrastructure to outside crews. Documentation is provided for every installation, including cable maps, IP schemas, and system diagrams on request.
Infrastructure That Powers Everything Else We Build
These services exist to support the systems that make your business run better. Here's what they connect to.
Bar & Restaurant AV
Structured cabling, networking, and digital signage all feed directly into a full commercial AV build. Multi-zone audio, video distribution, and Control4 scene automation for hospitality venues.
Explore Bar & Restaurant AV →Business Security & Surveillance
PoE cabling, network infrastructure, and access control all tie into a complete Ajax intrusion and camera security system. One build, one integrator, one system.
Explore Business Security →Commercial PoE Lighting
PoE panel lights and smart wall packs powered over your structured cabling infrastructure. One Cat cable per fixture — no separate electrical runs, full Control4 integration.
Explore Commercial PoE Lighting →WiFi & Networking
Our residential and commercial networking services cover the full stack — structured cabling, managed switching, enterprise WiFi, and remote monitoring for homes and businesses alike.
Explore WiFi & Networking →Commercial Infrastructure Across the South Sound
Licensed low voltage installation for businesses throughout Pierce County, King County, and the greater South Sound region of Washington State.
Let's Talk About Your Commercial Project
Whether you need a single service or a full commercial build-out, we start with a consultation — assess your space, understand what you're building, and give you a clear scope before any work begins.