On nearly every office fit-out we join midway through, the same pattern repeats: low current systems — CCTV, access control, structured cabling, public address — get scoped after the interior design and civil work are already locked in, forcing expensive rework of walls and ceilings.
The fix is simple but requires discipline: bring your low current contractor into the design phase, not the execution phase. Camera coverage and cable pathways should be marked on the same drawings as electrical and HVAC, reviewed by the same design team.
For access control specifically, decide your door-by-door security tiers (public, staff-only, server room, executive) before ordering hardware — retrofitting a higher security tier onto a door already fitted with the wrong reader type is one of the most common budget overruns we see.
We now offer a fixed-scope low current design review for fit-out projects specifically to catch these issues before construction starts, rather than during it.
Our engineers are happy to walk through your specific requirements and recommend the right approach — no obligation, no generic sales pitch.
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Read More: IP Telephony in Saudi Arabia: SIP Trunks, IP PBX or CloudBefore the first design review, gather the information your low current contractor needs to give useful input: the latest floor plans, the intended use of each room, expected headcount, a door schedule, and ceiling and wall types. In multi-tenant towers, also confirm what the landlord's base build already provides and which routes you may use for cabling. Many surprises during fit-out come from finding out late that a shaft, riser or ceiling void is unavailable or already full.
Several mistakes come up again and again. Cable pathways are sized only for day-one needs, leaving no room for later additions. The server or communications room is placed where it looks convenient on the interior layout, not where cable runs are practical. Public address zones are left undefined until ceilings are closed. CCTV positions are chosen without checking furniture layouts, glass partitions or signage that may block the view. Each of these is cheap to fix on paper and expensive to fix on site.
For procurement teams, a clear scope document makes quotations comparable. List each system in scope, such as CCTV, access control, structured cabling and public address, and attach drawings showing camera positions, cable routes and the security tier for every door. When suppliers price the same defined scope, differences in price reflect real differences in solution, not assumptions. Also confirm that equipment is genuine and new, comes with the manufacturer's warranty, and that installation, configuration and ongoing support are clearly included or excluded.
A practical next step is to book a fixed-scope low current design review while drawings can still change. Share your plans and door schedule, and our engineers will flag conflicts before construction starts. Shabackat works with businesses and government organisations across Saudi Arabia, with delivery to Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and other cities. Contact us on WhatsApp or phone at +966 55 826 9606, or use the quote form on the site.
During the design phase, not the execution phase. Camera coverage and cable pathways should be marked on the same drawings as electrical and HVAC and reviewed by the same design team. Bringing the contractor in after interior design and civil work are locked in often forces expensive rework of walls and ceilings.
It is a service Shabackat offers for fit-out projects to catch low current issues before construction starts rather than during it. It focuses on coordinating systems such as CCTV, access control, structured cabling and public address with the overall design, so pathways, coverage and door security are settled on paper first.
Decide the security tier for each door first, for example public, staff-only, server room and executive. Matching reader types to these tiers before purchase avoids one of the most common budget overruns: retrofitting a higher security tier onto a door that was already fitted with the wrong reader type.
Pricing is by quotation, as there are no public prices. Quotes for stocked items are given the same day, and delivery is available across the Kingdom, including Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam. Contact Shabackat on WhatsApp or phone at +966 55 826 9606, or use the quote form on the site.
