Last year, one of our clients took on a major new project – a vast 80,000-square-foot industrial premises that needed to be completely fitted out from scratch. The building required everything from electrical power to internal walls, and EvolvIT was brought in at the very start to manage all aspects of the network and wireless infrastructure.
This wasn’t simply a case of installing a few access points. The client needed a robust, high-performance network capable of supporting operations across a large and complex site, with reliable connectivity in every corner of the facility.
The Challenge
Because the building was effectively a blank canvas, EvolvIT’s role was to design and implement the entire IT backbone from the ground up. This meant:
- Planning the physical network layout for an expansive industrial environment
- Coordinating with the electrical contractors during the construction phase
- Ensuring complete wireless coverage across a large, mixed-use site
- Providing future scalability to accommodate business growth
With such a large area to cover – including newly built, three-storey office blocks within the main structure – careful planning and collaboration were essential. Reliable wireless access was a particular challenge; the sheer scale of the premises and the materials used in construction created potential dead zones that would need to be identified and resolved quickly.
The Solution
Working closely with the electrical contractors from day one, we designed and deployed a network architecture built around a central core cabinet, connected to multiple child cabinets distributed throughout the building via fibre optic links. This design provided both resilience and high-speed connectivity across the entire site.
To deliver the performance required, we installed a hyper-fast dedicated fibre internet connection, providing exceptional uptime and speed for all onsite users. Wireless access points were strategically positioned throughout the building, ensuring seamless coverage in all operational areas.
As the project developed, we conducted thorough testing to identify any coverage gaps or interference. Where wireless dead spots appeared, we adjusted transmission power or added additional access points to optimise performance.
Each of the internal office blocks – three storeys high and built within the main structure – was equipped with its own dedicated network, wireless access and power infrastructure. All systems were fully integrated into the wider network, giving the client a single, unified platform that supports the entire facility.
The Outcome
The result is a state-of-the-art, fully managed network that provides consistent, high-speed connectivity throughout the 80,000-square-foot facility. The network infrastructure supports every aspect of the client’s operations – from day-to-day office activity to industrial systems requiring uninterrupted access.
Key benefits include:
- Full site coverage – reliable wireless access across every area, including multi-storey offices
- Exceptional performance – dedicated fibre internet and high-speed fibre backbone
- Future-ready infrastructure – scalable and adaptable to future expansion or new systems
- Proactive management – 24/7 remote monitoring enables EvolvIT to identify and resolve issues before they impact users
By working closely with other contractors and managing both the physical and wireless networks, EvolvIT delivered a complete, end-to-end IT infrastructure solution. The client now benefits from a resilient, high-performance network designed to meet their needs today and in the years ahead.
What’s Next?
As the client continues to develop operations within the new site, EvolvIT remains an ongoing partner, monitoring the network remotely and ensuring all systems run smoothly. With the infrastructure designed for scalability, the business is now well positioned for future growth and technological upgrades – with EvolvIT on hand to support every step of the journey.
To discuss your project or technological requirements, get in touch with EvolvIT now.
