It’s been another extremely busy period for our data cabling installation projects and it’s been a while since we last shared an update – and that’s usually a sign that things are going really well. When we go quiet, it tends to mean we’re fully booked, travelling across the UK, and delivering a huge mix of data cabling installation projects for schools, retailers, manufacturers, care homes, offices, and home-working customers.

Of course, we’re big believers in balance too. The team managed to grab a bit of sunshine over the October half-term (offset nicely by a 4am tyre blowout on a dark dual carriageway in Bracknell on the way home from the airport – nothing brings you back down to earth quite like that).

But either side of those few sunny days, we’ve been extremely busy keeping networks running smoothly from London to Preston, from Durham to Somerset. Below is a detailed look at the wide range of projects we’ve completed recently – the kind that show just how varied and complex modern cabling work can be.

Strengthening Networks, Supporting Growth – Our Recent Data Cabling Installation Projects UK

This quarter has included everything from Cat6 upgrades and fibre repairs to school installations, new car dealerships, retail fit-outs, CCTV, Wi-Fi access points, and nationwide troubleshooting. Here are some of the highlights.

📍 Swindon – New IT Suite & Fibre Backbone for an Academy School

Education environments rely heavily on reliable connectivity, especially with cloud-based classroom systems and online teaching tools. For this Academy school, we:

• Installed new Cat6 outlets throughout a refurbished IT suite

• Ran a multimode fibre link between buildings

• Tested and certified the entire installation

This delivered a stable, high-speed network ready to support hundreds of students daily.

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📍 Blackpool & Yorkshire – Ongoing Support for a National Pawnbroker Chain

We work with this retail chain regularly, helping modernise their stores and keep systems running. Recent data cabling installation works included:

• New data outlets

• Additional Cat6 runs to support security devices

• Remedial work to resolve legacy cabling issues

Retail environments often have to stay open while work is completed – so we worked efficiently, safely, and with minimal disruption.

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📍 Durham & Blackburn – Network Improvements in Glass Manufacturing Plants

Industrial environments place unique demands on networks. Dust, heat and machinery can all affect performance. Across two plants we:

• Installed new Cat6 cabling

• Added fibre links to support longer distances

• Carried out remedial work on existing cabling

• Improved network resilience for production-critical equipment

A clean, reliable network backbone keeps operations running smoothly in sectors where downtime is costly.

📍 Swindon – New Electric Car Dealerships (Omoda & Chery)

EV dealerships rely on high-performance networks for diagnostics, showroom tech, EV systems and customer service. We completed:

• Full Cat6 installation

• Fibre backbone links

• Support for showroom screens, charging systems, and back-office operations

The new Omoda and Chery models looked very smart – we’ll admit we took an extra minute to admire them.

📍 Home Offices Nationwide – Helping Remote Workers Stay Connected

More people than ever work from garden buildings or external home offices. We supported several customers by:

• Running high-grade external link cables from the main broadband point

• Ensuring safe routing between buildings

• Providing reliable connectivity for video calls, VPNs and high-bandwidth workflows

A stable connection can transform home working – especially for those who rely on it day-to-day.

📍 Nationwide – Office Fit-Out Termination & CCTV Installation

For a new office where cables were pre-run by other contractors, we:

• Terminated 50+ Cat6 cables

• Installed and mounted CCTV cameras throughout

• Tested all outlets for performance and reliability

This ensured the newly fitted office had a fully operational structured network ready for staff move-in.

📍 Preston – Cat6 Upgrade for a Charity Across Two Connected Units

This charity needed improved connectivity after expanding into an adjoining unit. We:

• Installed all-new Cat6 cabling

• Linked the two units cleanly and safely

• Tested and certified every run

The result was a unified, reliable network that supports their growing team.

📍 Newcastle – Evening Works for a National Retail Chain

Retail stores often require out-of-hours work to avoid disruption. In Newcastle, we:

• Terminated pre-installed cabling

• Ensured reliable connectivity for tills, back-office systems, and customer Wi-Fi

• Completed the entire job outside trading hours

Fast, efficient, and fully compliant with fit-out deadlines.

📍 Somerset – Long-Standing Client Support in the Care Sector

For our longest-standing customer – a communications provider supporting care homes – we carried out:

• Cat6 cabling installation

• Mounting of access points

• CCTV installation

• Troubleshooting and certification

Reliable networks are essential in care settings where communication and safety systems must never fail.

📍 Central London – Hotel Cabinet Tidy & Troubleshooting

Hotels often suffer from years of ad-hoc additions to their comms cabinets. In this case, we:

• Tidied and reorganised the network cabinet

• Performed troubleshooting and testing

• Identified faulty outlets and resolved cabling issues

A cleaner cabinet improves reliability, cooling, and future maintenance.

📍 Reading – Fibre Repairs in Roadside Cabinets

Working outdoors brings a whole different set of challenges for data cabling installation projects. For this telecoms provider, we completed:

• Fibre repairs in roadside cabinets

• Cabinet tidying and maintenance

• Testing to confirm performance after repair

Fibre issues can disrupt entire service areas, so quick response is vital.

📍 Oxford – Half-Term Cabling Works for a Senior School

Schools rely heavily on holidays for infrastructure improvements. During October half term, we delivered:

• Remedial cabling works

• Upgrades for classroom connectivity

• Testing across key network segments

Everything was fully operational ready for pupils returning.

Why These Projects Matter

Businesses often only see the visible side of their technology — the PCs, Wi-Fi routers, screens, and devices. But behind every piece of equipment is a structured network that must be:

• Safe

• Reliable

• Tested

• Professionally installed

These data cabling installation projects show how varied the needs of modern organisations are. From schools and dealerships to manufacturers, charities and hotels — every environment depends on a solid network.

Modern installations such as Cat6a, Cat7 and fibre should always follow recognised cabling standards to ensure performance and safety. The internationally recognised ISO/IEC 11801 structured cabling standard outlines how commercial networks should be designed and installed.

 

Need Help With a Cabling Project?

Whether you need a full Cat6a installation, fibre backbone, cabinet tidy, troubleshooting, Wi-Fi access point mounting or CCTV cabling, we cover projects of all sizes nationwide.

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