WHY CHOOSE US?
Why Partner with Hive for Your Builder Technology Solutions?
One vendor, many systems
networking, video distribution, security/surveillance, and audio prewires handled by a single expert team for clean, consistent delivery.
Spec-friendly & upgrade-ready
rough-ins now, easy upsells later (sound, displays, cameras, controllers).
Model-home ready
hides gear in a centralized tech closet, keeps walls clean, and avoids media-console clutter.
Handover built for less callbacks
labeled terminations, clear as-builts, and buyer-friendly upgrade paths.
COMPLETE PACKAGE
What’s Included: Builder “Platinum” Prewire Package
Centralized Technology Hub
A 40″ structured wire enclosure in the home’s Technology Center/Media Closet. This is the central point for phone/data/TV distribution and the handoff for internet, telephone, and cable/fiber/satellite services.
Whole-Home Network & TV Preps
Multimedia jacks (Cat6 + RG6) in auxiliary rooms and secondary bedrooms to support high-speed networking and TV signals throughout the home.
Hi-Definition Video Wiring (4 key locations)
Surround Sound Prewire (Great/Family Room)
Smart Entry Ready
Enterprise-grade Wi-Fi Backbone
Security & Surveillance Ready
SIMPLE PROCESS
How builders use this
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Include Platinum Prewire as a standard spec across communities.
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Hive installs & hands off with labeled terminations and homeowner quick-start.
BUYER UPGRADES
Options & Upgrades buyers love
Rack & power management in the Media Closet
Distributed video (single rack-mounted source to multiple TVs)
Acoustic packages for theaters/living spaces
Smart entry/video doorbells & access control
NVR + cameras leveraging the four camera prewires
Lighting/shade control scenes tied to entertainment modes
PROFESSIONAL DELIVERY
Builder-Grade Delivery
Clean walls
gear centralized in closet; no living-room furniture stack required (thanks to HD video prewires).
Strong wireless
AP prewires ensure reliable coverage where families actually use devices—every floor plus outside.
Security-ready
contacts, motions, keypads, and siren wiring reduce post-close truck rolls.
BUYER BENEFITS
What You Hand to the Buyer
Future-proofed home
with a clear path to add entertainment, security, and control at any time
Centralized tech closet
for tidy installs and better thermal/power management
Future-proofed home
with a clear path to add entertainment, security, and control at any time
IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS
Implementation at a glance
Design & Rough-in
coordinate on plans; Hive runs low-voltage prewires per Platinum scope
Trim & Label
jacks, plates, and closet terminations labeled by location/room
Commission & Handover
test continuity, provide as-builts, schedule any buyer-selected upgrades
Fine print
Surround speakers/subwoofer and AV electronics are not included in the rough-in; they can be added as upgrades.
For distributed video (one rack, many TVs), additional hardware + universal remote are required to activate the prewired paths.