What structured cabling includes
It covers the cable runs from a central rack to each outlet, patch panels, racks, pathways and labelling. A tidy system is simpler to troubleshoot and to extend.
Copper handles most desktop connections. Fibre links buildings, floors or high-demand equipment.
Label every cable at both ends and keep a map. It saves hours of troubleshooting.
Plan the data room
A data room needs space, power, cooling, security and access for staff. Heat from switches and servers can overload a closet. Mechanical cooling may be needed.
Our mechanical and electrical crews size the cooling and power for the room along with the cabling.
Outlets and wireless
Count desks, printers, phones, cameras, access points and displays. Place wireless access points for coverage, not just convenience, and cable them with extra capacity. Wi-Fi depends on cabling behind the scenes.
Add spare outlets in meeting rooms and reception.
Pathways and standards
Cable trays, conduit and ceiling space must be kept separate from power wiring where required. Certification testing proves each cable meets standards, and labels make future work faster.
Our low voltage team installs, tests and documents the network.
Ask for the test results and a labelled drawing at handover, and store them with your other building records.
Future-proofing
Technology changes faster than buildings. Choose current cable categories, leave spare conduit and avoid cramped racks. Keep records of layouts, labels and test results for the next person.
Consider separate pathways for security, audio-visual and building systems so each can be changed without affecting the rest.
Questions we hear
Can you also supply network equipment?
Yes. As a turn-key service we can install computer networks, security and related systems.
Wireless or wired?
Both. Wireless depends on a good wired backbone, and fixed devices work better wired.