Technology work across buildings, systems and suppliers.

Challenge

A new workspace environment required several technology systems to be installed by different suppliers within a single construction programme, with no single party holding the technical picture.

Approach

296 Technology developed the technology scope, coordinated the suppliers involved and oversaw installation, testing and handover alongside the construction programme.

Technologies

• Networks
• WiFi
• CCTV
• Access control
• AV
• Structured cabling

Outcome

Systems were commissioned together rather than in isolation, with documentation and operational handover completed before occupation.

Challenge

An operating hotel had accumulated technology from several suppliers over a number of years, with recurring faults and no clear understanding of how the systems related to one another.

Approach

A structured review of networks, communications, CCTV, guest technology and access control, followed by a prioritised improvement programme that could be delivered around continuous operations.

Technologies

• Guest WiFi
• Corporate network
• Telephony
• CCTV
• Access control
• Infrastructure

Outcome

The operator received a clear view of current condition, risk and cost, with improvement work sequenced by priority.

Challenge

Intermittent door failures were being passed between the access control provider, the network team and the locksmith without resolution.

Approach

A single technical investigation across the access control software, controller, network path, power and locking hardware to isolate where the fault originated.

Technologies

• Cloud access control
• Door controllers
• Readers
• Electronic locking
• Network connectivity

Outcome

The cause was identified and the correct specialist engaged for the remedial work, ending the cycle of repeat visits.

Challenge

An office refurbishment programme needed technology decisions made early enough to influence containment, power and ceiling coordination.

Approach

Coordination of structured cabling, connectivity, network infrastructure, WiFi, meeting room technology, access control and CCTV with the contractor and design team from first fix onwards.

Technologies

• Structured cabling
• Connectivity
• Networks
• WiFi
• Meeting room AV
• Access control
• CCTV

Outcome

Technology requirements were built into the construction programme rather than retrofitted after completion.

Challenge

Several operational locations had been set up independently, leaving inconsistent network standards and no shared documentation.

Approach

Development of a common technology standard, followed by staged deployment across the estate with consistent configuration and records.

Technologies

• Network standards
• WiFi
• Firewalls
• Connectivity
• Documentation

Outcome

Sites now share one supportable standard, which shortens fault resolution and simplifies future deployments.

Challenge

A client had received a substantial supplier proposal and infrastructure design and needed an objective technical view before approval.

Approach

Review of the proposed design, specification, quantities and commercial assumptions, with questions raised directly with the supplier where clarification was required.

Technologies

• Infrastructure design
• Networks
• Security technology
• Cost review

Outcome

The client approved the work with a clearer understanding of what was included, what was missing and what would be needed later.