Our services

LattaTech provides services in Electronic Security. LattaTech provides its core design and engineering services in conjunction with the Architect and other members of a design team. These services include the design phases from Schematic Design through Construction Administration. Supplementary services such as studies, value engineering, commissioning, and advocate services are tailored to meet the needs of the client.

Electronic Systems Engineering

We design and engineer electronic security systems for all building types. Our core client projects have included detention and correctional facilities which often include the typical systems installed in commercial and institutional facilities in addition to the industrial control systems often used in detention and correctional facilities. We provide a strong engineering approach to system design and documentation that results in systems that meet or exceed our client expectations. Security systems for all building types must be designed to address the specific needs for the building type and be based on location, mission, operations and associated risks. These systems must be engineered for integration within a building and coordinated with other systems to attain an integral building security system. For detention and correctional facilities, the security control systems must meet high reliability levels with minimum maintenance requirements. Thus industrial control and monitoring systems are often used to meet the needs of the building type for their reliability and durability.

Communication Hardware

LattaTech will design the system with input from the owners IT department. Our goal is to ensure the installed systems will meet Owner’s service level expectations. LattaTech will work with the Owner to specify or select equipment that will support their operations and equipment upgrade plans.

Study/Evaluation

Many existing systems are outdated or near the end of their useful life. Through system enhancement and/or replacement, the owner will often realize increases in staff efficiency, safety, morale, and retention as well as reduced maintenance cost. LattaTech can provide an evaluation of existing control systems. This service includes an evaluation, recommendation and statement of probable cost for determination of further action by the Owner.

Peer Review

When you need to determine the level of completion, exposure to bidding risk, and level of coordination, LattaTech is eager to help. We can conduct a comprehensive review of construction documents related to security systems. The service can be in the form of value engineering, contractor advocate, owner advocate, or as an internal quality assurance measure. Documentation also includes suggestions for improving the efficiency of systems for cost, operation and maintenance where applicable.

Commissioning

Commissioning has received substantial support as a means to establish the basis of design and the tools to verify that specified performance has been achieved. The increased emphasis on green building design and LEED certification has demanded it.
LattaTech offers its expertise in developing commissioning specifications for the bid documents along with detailed testing plans that can be used for initial commissioning plans as well as periodic re-commissioning that may be conducted at warranty expiration and service intervals.
Thorough testing of installed systems are a necessity for the technology applications. Typical commissioning services may not include sufficient detail to thoroughly test electronic systems, leaving the "testing" to what is discovered during initial operations.
LattaTech can develop test plans and organize testing teams using the User's staff to test the systems prior to occupancy. The commissioning process is ideal for integrating and training new staff. LattaTech has conducted commissioning events using facility operational staff (including trainees) in conjunction with transition team training.
The resulting Commissioning Report can be used to identify work to be finished to achieve final completion. It can also be used to periodically test the system or a portion of the system for support maintenance or training.

Owner Advocate

When a design/build delivery method is used, or when there is a need for a representative of the owner to independently review the design, construction and installation of technology systems, LattaTech can help.
LattaTech offers its expertise in technology systems for those times when LattaTech is not part of the design team. We assist evaluation of proposed security applications and systems, provide additional options as appropriate, assist the operations staff in assessment of proposed application, review construction documents, and assist with review of design, construction and associated documentation.

Construction Advocate

Managing the construction of today's detention and correctional facilities is a challenge to both the novice and the veteran. Security systems in these facilities require a special knowledge of the materials, systems and scheduling constraints. Ambiguous contract documents, demanding schedules, and rigorous testing requirements pose a significant risk to the CM.
As an Advocate of the Contractor or Construction Manager, LattaTech can assist in the description of work for the security contractors, assist in the evaluation of contractor bids, review the contract documents and meet with the security contractor project management to develop detailed schedules of the work, discuss ambiguities in the design work, and develop/coordinate plans for clarification, monitor the submittals of the security contractors including performing CM review of such submittals where contract documents require such, organize and conduct submittal review meetings, monitor all submittal activities, periodically observe work in progress and verify security contractor progress, schedule and coordinate close out procedures including acceptance testing, training and final documentation.

Expert Services

Sometimes things just go wrong. When it looks like it is coming or when it is done, LattaTech can sort through the documentation and analyze the results using its 23+ years of experience. Whether the information is needed for mediation, arbitration or litigation, we can sort through technical details, service delivery, personalities, and financial impacts to assist securing a quick and responsible settlement.