The Low-Voltage Industry Has Changed & What It Means for Network Cabling Specialists

We live in an increasingly connected world – using technology from the moment we wake up in the morning, to the moment we fall asleep, both at work and in our personal lives.

When we all stayed home during the global pandemic, our demands only increased – we worked from home using Zoom, we binge-watched more Netflix, we FaceTimed our friends and families constantly. The low-voltage industry was already on the rise, but the pandemic accelerated it, along with the demand for highly skilled Network Cabling Specialists.

What’s changed in the low voltage industry in recent years?

Let’s find out.

Smart buildings

First and foremost, smart buildings have become the norm. Smart buildings have a smart infrastructure that is in charge of obtaining information to automate different processes such as lighting, access, air conditioning, video surveillance, parking and security.

Digital office phones

Those who have gone back to work in-person may have noticed that their desk phone is gone – replaced with a digital phone or conferencing solution that runs over the internet.

Occupancy building censors

Another change we’ve seen, primarily due to COVID-19 but also good for fire code compliance, is the installation of building sensors with occupancy counters. These censors measure the square footage of a space and count the number of people – alerting the building to any incidents of over-capacity.

Sterilization systems

Again, primarily triggered by COVID-19, some buildings have installed systems that can turn on UV lights to kill germs in a room – a feature we can all benefit from even when COVID is behind us, especially in medical institutions.

Home security and surveillance

Doorbell cameras, smart home monitoring systems, movement sensors, video cameras, and security alarms have increased in adoption in residential settings. This is because Power over Ethernet technology makes these home security and surveillance options more accessible, more energy efficient and more cost-effective for homeowners.

The common thread through all of these changes in the low voltage industry is the fact that they wouldn’t have been possible without skilled Network Cabling Specialists.

As the world shifts toward reducing energy consumption and we, as humans, continue to demand 24/7 connectivity at work and at home, having qualified Network Cabling Specialists to install and maintain low-voltage systems with be increasingly critical.

Now is the time to advance your Network Cabling Specialist training and certification. Learn how here.

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