Our technology Services

 ICN - Integrated Communication Network. This is the foundation for everything connected in the building. 

We have decades of network engineering experience to CCIE level expertise and have managed the design and deployment of numerous ICNs.

We will work with all other building services subcontractors to define passive cabling requirements, heat and power loads, data port quantities, compute and storage requirements, cyber security and building services integration to the ICN. 

WiFi is utilised by a range of building system devices but is also required for building occupants. WiFi is generally expected to be provided in any building.

As an extension to the ICN, we will work with technology Subcontractors to ensure optimum Wifi coverage and will coordinate with the Electrical subcontractors for passive cabling requirements and architects to detail ceiling layouts, including coordination into BIM.

Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) for 4G/5G inbuilding mobile phone and data coverage. 

This is often a confusing technology for construction teams to deal with due to the changing standards and confusion around Telco engagement.

We can manage all of this and will take care of all Telco interaction and approvals and all coordination with architects for DAS room spatial coordination and the electrical trades for power loads, cable tray and cable design and coordination, including coordination into BIM.

We will work with the nominated lead carrier to ensure all PIM testing approval is obtained and will assist in carriers connecting to the DAS.

2-Way Radio and systems are frequently provided for building security and facilities management staff. 

A separate dedicated GRN radio network is required to accommodate emergency services and we can manage the Subcontractor design, implementation and Telco authority approvals.

 The range of Audio-Visual systems can be extensive, depending on the building and can include PA/EWIS, Digital Signage, large format LED screens, IP Television streaming, digital wayfinding, custom audio-visual room and large space fitouts, AV control systems and integration and digital art. These systems will often require specific ICN design requirements to be considered to ensure optimum AV performance,

We can manage the entire process from concept design to delivery and will manage the AV Subcontractor and all architectural and trade coordination requirements to ensure a successful project outcome.

Location services can be deployed as a WiFi overlay or as a separate network, but are used for a range of services from asset tracking of valuable assets (museum, hospital etc.), through to mobile digital wayfinding apps.

The BMCS is the system that manages and automates the HVAC components of a building managing everything from air conditioning and ventilation to energy management, lighting control, fire control and security systems.

Coordination of the ELV subsystems and Low Level and High-Level data points, network controller requirements, network protocols and cyber security (BACnet, ModBus etc.) and head end system builds require a great deal of interaction and coordination between the building services Subcontractors and the technology teams. 

This a role that we undertake to bridge the knowledge gap and ensure that the overall design, delivery testing and acceptance phases are smooth.

An Integrated Services Platform (or Integrated building platform) provides a single system view of all underlying building services systems within a single interface, taking data from traditional BMCS and other building services head-ends (EMS, Fire, VT, LCS) and the ICT systems.

We can manage the selected subcontractor and liaise with the client FM teams to assist in defining requirements and ensuring these are delivered correctly.

Security Systems including CCTV, Facial Recognition, Access Control, Intercom, intrusion detection systems are all required to be coordinated and will typically run across the ICN and will require compute and storage platforms to be provisioned.

 We can manage and facilitate all technology and Subcontractor coordination to ensure all technology requirements are understood, designed and delivered correctly.

IoT devices are now prevalent and used for sensors from temperature, humidity, motion detection, air pressure, water levels, parking sensors, waste bins etc.  

The explosion in the use of sensors has created an accompanying explosion in data and the use of IoT data analytics systems incorporating ML and AI to provide better insights in building use and performance.

Sensors are frequently deployed as part of the BMCS/ISP platforms but are also deployed as an 3rd party overlay service. We can assist in defining IoT requirements, platform selection, design, deployment and inter system integration.

Data Analytics can be provided as part of an Integrated Building Platform or may be a separate system but will ingest data from multiple sources and sensors to provide a single view of your building data.

We can assist in navigating the different systems to ensure the optimum solution is selected and implemented.

Traditional HVAC subcontractors may not be familiar with ICT terminology and practices and ICT providers are generally unfamiliar with construction terminology and design process.

 We provide a design and delivery coordination role to ensure that all HVAC ICN and technology requirements are captured, translated, fully coordinated and delivered correctly.

BIM is used by all building services disciplines, but technology providers are not typically familiar with BIM which often leads to coordination issues. 

We can provide an advisory and coordination role through our digital modelling and BIM partner to ensure ICT systems are incorporated and fully coordinated into the BIM model where required.

Digital Twin technology enables a virtual model of a building to be created and used by operational staff to manage the building. Technologies such as AR and VR can be utilised to provide remote operational tasks with real-time integration to the building management system.

A Digital Twin requires extensive upfront design and coordination - specifically with the BMCS/ISP Subcontractors and BIM team to ensure all data structures, naming frameworks and information exchange (BRICK, Haystack, COBie etc.) standards and requirements are clearly defined.

We can provide an advisory and coordination role through our digital modelling and BIM partner to ensure ICT systems are incorporated and fully coordinated into the BIM model where required.