CSP sees demand for integrated building technology rise

CSP Consultants Group has completed 70 projects so far this year and is on course to deliver about 125 by year-end.

The Austin-based construction technology firm also reported a 27% rise in repeat business, which it linked to growing demand from building owners for a single provider to oversee security, networking, audio-visual and wireless infrastructure.

The figures point to a broader shift in commercial construction, where technology systems are treated less as a late-stage fit-out and more as part of a building's core design. Owners are moving decisions on security, connectivity and workplace systems into earlier planning stages alongside mechanical, electrical and architectural work.

Josh Vickery, Chief Executive Officer of CSP, said the change has altered the timing of conversations in construction projects.

"Ten years ago, technology was often one of the last conversations in commercial construction projects. Today it's shaping decisions from the beginning. Owners are making technology decisions much earlier because security, networking, AV and wireless infrastructure have become core building systems, not afterthoughts," Vickery said.

Clients are increasingly seeking one partner to coordinate technology elements that were once handled by separate specialists, including cabling, physical security, networking, AV systems, Wi-Fi and distributed antenna systems.

Integrated delivery

Demand for integrated delivery is rising as buildings rely on more connected systems. CSP said using multiple suppliers for separate parts of a technology fit-out can create coordination problems, delays and integration issues during construction.

Vickery said the market is shifting in response to that complexity.

"Technology innovation is changing more than the systems going into buildings. It's changing how those systems need to be planned, coordinated and delivered. Owners are recognizing that managing multiple specialty vendors creates unnecessary complexity, and they're looking for a more integrated approach," Vickery said.

CSP began as a structured cabling business under the name Construction Services Pro and later expanded into a broader range of building technology services. It now offers design, procurement, project management and operational support alongside installation work for low-voltage infrastructure.

Since its launch, the company has completed more than 600 projects for more than 300 clients and has worked across more than 50 million square feet of commercial space. Its clients include Universal Technical Institute and Baker Donelson.

Broader change

The growth comes as commercial property owners adapt buildings to changing workplace and operational demands. Companies are reworking offices around return-to-office plans, while other sectors are increasing their use of connected building systems, cloud-based security platforms and automation tools that depend on robust technology infrastructure.

The trend extends beyond offices. CSP supports projects across corporate, industrial, healthcare, hospitality, life sciences, multifamily, government and education settings, reflecting how digital systems have become central to a wide range of property types.

For developers and owners, the shift means technology planning is moving closer to the front end of construction decisions. Instead of being left until later phases, network routes, device locations, security systems and wireless coverage are increasingly considered alongside other building systems.

CSP plans to add staff to its project management, security and AV teams to meet demand. The expansion reflects a construction market in which low-voltage and connected building systems are becoming more closely tied to the overall design and operation of commercial space.

Since rebranding as CSP Consultants Group, the business has positioned itself around a single point of contact model for technology infrastructure delivery. That approach is intended to reduce fragmentation in projects where owners would otherwise need to manage multiple contractors for separate systems.