Bridge Cable has partnered with ABA Centers of America, a healthcare organization focused on supporting children with autism, to provide comprehensive technology infrastructure upgrades across ten facilities in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. These projects included network cabling, access control, security cameras, and more – ensuring safe and reliable environments for both children and staff.
Project background: Creating safe and functional spaces to meet children’s needs
ABA Centers of America operate specialized facilities serving children with autism and related developmental needs. These spaces include classrooms, therapy rooms, and unique play areas such as padded rooms designed to keep children safe while they engage in therapy and learning.
With rapid expansion across the region, ABA needed a reliable partner to handle:
Secure door access to protect children and staff. High-performance network infrastructure to support medical and educational devices. Monitoring systems to ensure safety everywhere. Manage projects and permits across multiple towns with vastly different requirements.
Bridge Cable stepped in to deliver consistent quality and communications, providing proactive leadership rather than acting as just another subcontractor.
Sites served
This multi-site project spanned ten different facilities, demonstrating Bridge Cable’s ability to handle complex, large-scale deployments:
Pennsylvania: Bala Cynwyd, Horsham, Langhorne, Wayne
New Jersey: Bridgewater, Brunswick, Edison, Hoboken, Mount Laurel, Sewell
Each town had its own licensing requirements, making Bridge Cable’s expertise in navigating local rules essential to keeping projects on schedule.
Detailed deliverables: What is the bridge cable installed
Bridge Cable has provided a full range of services to support ABA’s growth:
Network and fiber cables
Cat6 cabling is installed by ICC throughout each facility, ensuring reliable wired and wireless connectivity. Core drilling is performed to run clean and efficient vertical cables between floors.
Security camera systems
Ubiquiti security cameras are strategically installed throughout hallways, treatment rooms and entrances to ensure comprehensive monitoring and safety of children.
Access control systems
Alarm.com-powered door access systems have been implemented to regulate who can enter sensitive areas, improving safety for children and staff.
Additional services
TV installation for therapeutic and recreational spaces, including play stations for children. Rack and Stack: Bridge Cable set up ABA’s network equipment so that it was completely plug-and-play. After completing the wiring, the ABA team shipped the switches, wireless devices and cameras to each location. Bridge Cable’s technicians took care of the actual installation, cable management and testing of all equipment, ensuring everything was configured correctly before delivery.
“Bridge Cable is a trusted national partner and we have used them for several years in our new offices.”
Step-by-step process: from planning to completion
Bridge Cable has managed each project with a hands-on and collaborative approach:
1. Planning and licensing
Coordinated with multiple construction companies across the ten sites. Handling Complex Permitting Processes: New Jersey: Utilize low-voltage communications exemptions to quickly pull permits. Pennsylvania: Detailed network maps and contractor registrations are provided for each town.
2. Installation
Initial work for new construction projects on approximately 50% of sites. Retrofit installations in existing office space at remaining locations. Special attention is paid to the lined treatment rooms and indoor courts to ensure safety during installation.
3. Problem solving
Managing unforeseen challenges such as core drilling in occupied buildings. Assume additional project management responsibilities, including direct communication with property managers and proactive problem solving. Assist the ABA team by configuring and testing network equipment on site for true plug-and-play readiness.
Unique challenges
Navigating various local permit requirements:
Even within the same state, each town had completely different permit requirements. Bridge Cable’s expertise has saved ABA countless hours and avoided costly delays. Specialized healthcare environment:
Working in facilities designed for children requires extra care, especially around sensitive areas such as padded rooms and treatment spaces. Complex format:
With multiple contractors and property managers involved, Bridge Cable provided leadership to keep everyone aligned and projects moving forward. Shelf and stack:
After wiring was completed at each facility, Bridge Cable took over Rack and Stack responsibilities, physically installing and testing the ABA networking hardware so that each system was ready for operation. This eliminated the need for ABA to send IT staff or a mobile setup team, streamlining deployments across all 10 sites.
Results and impact
The results of the American ABA centers were significant:
Improve security with reliable camera coverage and secure access control systems. Seamless network functionality supports everything from medical devices to treatment room entertainment systems. Significant cost and time savings with Bridge Cable’s simplified rack, stack and permit service. A trusted partnership that continues to grow as ABA expands across the country.
These upgrades have directly impacted the children ABA serves by creating a safe, secure, and connected environment where therapy and learning can flourish.
Why did ABA choose bridge cable?
Network cabling team
ABA chose Bridge Cable for its ability to deliver consistent results across multiple locations while serving as a true partner. Unlike many vendors, Bridge Cable technicians are OSHA-certified payroll employees, not subcontractors, ensuring accountability and quality at every step.
0% missed deadlines since 2006 Local permitting experience in both PA and NJ Proven track record with healthcare and educational facilities
Are you ready to upgrade your facilities?
Whether you operate a single healthcare center or a network of facilities, Bridge Cable has the experience to deliver secure, reliable technology infrastructure on time and on budget.
Contact Bridge Cable today to schedule a consultation and learn how we can support your growth.
