Many organizations struggle with the complexity of SCIF planning, ICD-705 compliance, and secure facility construction. Texas Building Consultants helps government agencies, contractors, and design teams reduce risk, avoid delays, and deliver compliant secure facilities.
Common SCIF Challenges
1. SCIF Requirements Are Not Fully Understood Early in Design
Many projects begin architectural design before the full implications of ICD-705 security requirements are understood.
This often results in:
• costly redesigns
• schedule delays
• construction changes late in the project
• accreditation complications
How We Help
Texas Building Consultants works with project teams early in planning to interpret requirements and guide secure design decisions before construction begins.
2. Late Discovery of Compliance Issues
Projects frequently discover critical compliance issues during construction or pre-accreditation inspections, including:
• improper wall assemblies
• acoustic or visual control deficiencies
• perimeter security design issues
• shielding or TEMPEST coordination gaps
These problems can lead to expensive retrofits and schedule disruption.
How We Help
We assist project teams with early compliance reviews and technical guidance to identify risks before they affect project delivery.
3. Confusion Between Legacy DCID 6/9 and Current ICD-705 Standards
Many facilities built under DCID 6/9 guidance require modernization or renovation to meet current Intelligence Community standards.
Organizations often struggle to determine:
• what must be upgraded
• what can remain grandfathered
• how to phase renovations while maintaining operations
How We Help
Texas Building Consultants advises organizations on transitioning legacy facilities to modern ICD-705 requirements while minimizing operational disruption.
4. Accreditation Delays
SCIF accreditation can become a major schedule risk when requirements, documentation, or coordination with accrediting authorities are incomplete.
Typical challenges include:
• incomplete documentation packages
• coordination gaps with Accrediting Officials
• unclear construction verification processes
How We Help
We help teams prepare for accreditation by aligning design, construction, and documentation with the expectations of accrediting authorities.
5. Secure Construction Costs Escalate Unexpectedly
Secure facility construction requirements can significantly affect:
• structural design
• wall assemblies
• doors, hardware, and penetrations
• mechanical and electrical systems
Without early expertise, projects often experience unexpected cost increases.
How We Help
Texas Building Consultants provides guidance during planning and design to identify cost drivers early and support value engineering while maintaining security compliance.
Our Expertise
Texas Building Consultants provides advisory services supporting:
• SCIF planning and accreditation strategy
• ICD-705 design interpretation
• secure facility construction guidance
• risk mitigation for secure infrastructure projects
• value engineering for secure facility design
• transition from DCID 6/9 to ICD-705 facilities
Leadership
Joni M. Young, PMP
Founder & CEO
• 28+ years in architecture, construction, and federal facilities
• 15+ years supporting Intelligence Community and DoD programs
• Active Top Secret / SCI Clearance
• Extensive experience in SCIF planning, accreditation, and secure infrastructure
Texas Building Consultants
Secure Facility Planning | SCIF Advisory | ICD-705 Compliance