An infrastructure brief
Identify locations, outlet quantities, cabinet arrangements and the specification required by your IT team. Confirm which responsibilities belong to the IT provider.
Commercial building services
Connect the infrastructure
to the way you work.
Discuss structured data cabling and the building infrastructure your organisation needs. Define the outlets, routes, testing and handover requirements alongside the wider fit-out.
Define the work
A scope you can understand.
Agree the requirements and deliverables before the work is arranged.
Coordinated routes
Plan cable containment, segregation, access and interfaces with power and other services. Include any required fire-stopping arrangements in the scope.
Documented handover
Agree labelling, the applicable cabling test requirements and the information your IT and maintenance teams need.
A useful record
Make the evidence
part of the agreement.
Confirm what will be provided for the service you choose.
- An agreed outlet and infrastructure scope.
- Labelling and test records appropriate to the specified system.
- Handover information identifying the installed routes and equipment.
Company project archive
Building services experience.
Explore recorded M&E installations at Rudding Park Hotel, the Bowes Museum and Washburn Heritage Centre.
Review the archived project scopesEvidence for your requirements.
Ask for the current certificates and scope information relevant to the work you are considering.
Request supplier evidencePrepare the conversation
Start with what you know.
Share the postcode, outline floor plan, outlet requirements and IT specification. Tell us whether this is a live workplace or a new fit-out.
Speak to Robinsons.
Share your postcode and requirements. The team will confirm coverage, scope and the next step.
Discuss your projectBefore you enquire
A few things made clear.
Does cabling include IT support?
Network configuration, cybersecurity, managed services and end-user support are separate responsibilities unless explicitly agreed.
Can data cabling be coordinated with power?
Discuss the combined building-services requirements and contractor interfaces at briefing stage.
What testing is provided?
The agreed cabling specification determines the required test and handover evidence. Confirm those deliverables before installation.
Continue with the right detail