Managing a company’s cabling infrastructure is no easy task. It requires years of experience and a large amount of knowledge to install a cabling system that can adapt as technology or industry trend changes. The complexity this task requires is why many businesses continue to fail to manage their dynamic and distributed cabling infrastructure effectively.

To rectify some of these issues, various companies started to utilize technology/engineering firms with certified RCDD’s. But what even is an RCDD? How credible is this certification, and why should your business consider hiring firms with certified RCDD’s?

Don’t know the answers to these questions? Well, you have found yourself on the right page because here in this article, we did the leg work for you to answer any questions you may have about RCDD and the benefits they bring to your business. 

So, without further ado, here is everything you need to know about RCDD.

What is an RCDD?

An RCDD, short for Registered Communications Distribution Designer, is an accomplished professional who has attained the status of exceptional excellence in the ICT (Information and Communications Technology) industry by BICSI (Building Industry Consulting International). They are individuals who have proven their high-level of knowledge in creating, planning, integrating, and executing telecommunications and data communications technology. Those holding the professional RCDD designation can easily design a detailed cabling system for a new building or accommodate their design to an existing infrastructure.

The title of RCDD represents certification in the field by BICSI, a global organization specializing in ICT education, certification, and standards. BISCI credentials are recognized globally as the leading standard of professional ICT industry-related certifications, and only about 7,500 people hold this designation worldwide.

People who achieve the RCDD title include:

• Architects

• Electrical Engineers

• Telecommunications Contractor

• Interior Designer

• Data Network Designers

• And many other industry professionals

What Does an RCDD Do?

RCDDs are renowned for their valuable insight and expertise. By the time RCDDs are well into their first qualification year, they play an integral role in every stage of a cable project, from its inception to its completion. This certification guarantees that your structured cabling design will be done by the absolute best in the business.

As an RCDD, your primary roles include:

• Determining the telecommunication needs of the company.

• Examining and designing a cabling infrastructure for a large building.

• Assessing how well the design will serve the customers’ future needs.

• Managing the project to ensure the infrastructure is installed safely and correctly.

• Making necessary modifications if the facts on the ground differentiate from its original blueprints.

An RCDD may also be responsible for ensuring the project meets its industry requirements, maintaining the cabling infrastructure, and evaluating how long it should last. Once the project is all completed, an RCDD adds credibility by signing off and showing that everything has been executed correctly.

Why Hire an RCDD?

There are many compelling reasons why your business needs to consider hiring firms with BICSI certified RCDD when dealing with any large cabling project. If you are still uncertain whether hiring an RCDD is the right fit for your business, here is the list of ten reasons why your business should employ an RCDD professional to help you decide.

1. RCDDs carry a high level of quality assurance.

An RCDD holds the industry’s highest standard and is thoroughly trained to ensure they provide a highly efficient and full turnkey infrastructure for your business.

2. RCDDs have demonstrated a high level of knowledge.

All RCDD professional has successfully passed an extensive exam, created by BISCI, on the fundamentals of telecommunications distribution design

3. RCDDs have constant access to telecommunications resources.

RCDDs can access nearly 20,000 telecommunications professionals in all facets of the industry through their membership in BISCI.

4. RCDD professionals are often required and highly demanded.

RCDDs are meticulously trained to follow industry standards and best practices, putting them in high demand for indispensable cabling projects by many private and provincial organizations. Many governments, military, and large business projects today require an RCDD to submit bids.

5. RCDDs exemplify professional conduct and integrity.

The RCDD program was created with integrity in mind. All RCDD professionals are expected to exemplify professional conduct and integrity while at work. This allows a relationship of trust to be established between you and your RCDD.

6. RCDDs must fulfill a structured program of continuing education.

As a prerequisite to understanding and fulfilling all current renewal requirements, a continuing education plan requires all active RCDDs to participate and renew their certification every three years. RCDDs must confirm that their registration is current and follow all the requirements set out by BICSI.

7. BISCI provides a broad range of training courses.

The objective of BICSI’s courses is professional training for telecommunications professionals. Through their membership in BISCI, all active RCDD have direct access to around 100 training courses and seminars, including Distribution Design, Fiber Optic Design, Grounding and Protection, Wireless Networks, Project Management, and more.

8. RCDDs are tested from a generic perspective, offering them flexibility.

All RCDDs are tested from a generic viewpoint and are not prohibited by specific product criteria. This allows many RCDDs to have a broader perspective and exemplify ingenuity, advanced techniques, long-term thinking, and the freedom to apply knowledge and training.

9. BICSI conferences enhance the knowledge and capabilities of the RCDD.

BICSI conferences are co-sponsored by many major universities and leading corporations. The primary subjects of BICSI conferences include rapidly evolving technology, new products, and the impacts of critical issues and challenges. Any RCDDs who attend these conferences can offer leading-edge capabilities to those who hire them.  

10. RCDDs can access a steady flow of professional, technical, and industry information.

All active RCDDs can access the latest information in the ICT industry through their membership in BICSI. Improvements, upgrades, and modifications in telecommunications industry standards are known to render programs, services, projects, and targets obsolete. Armed with this latest knowledge and information, your RCDD will ensure your design project gets completed flawlessly.

When you hire an RCDD, you immediately add a unique level of knowledge and insight to your organization. Their ability to determine the telecommunications needs of a building and execute a strategy that facilitates imminent growth will help your team to design a highly efficient transport system with minimal costs for subsequent upgrades.

make connections that matter!

As Atlantic Canada’s oldest communications integrator, we have one certified RCDD on our team ready to tackle any large cabling/design project for your business. After reading this article, if you and your company decided to hire an RCDD and is headquartered in the Maritimes, consider Cabco as we strive to offer reliability, quality work, professionalism, and job safety in the industry.

We are here to help!

Here at Cabco’s, we believe it is our responsibility to provide our customers with answers and information they need to make an informed decision. After reading this article, if you still have any questions, feel free to email us at sales@cabco.ca or call us using 1-800-675-4025.

YoungHoon Choi
Digital Marketing Associate
Cabco Communications Group