Cat5e Data Cabling Installation for Care Home Office Expansion
Data Cabling Installations were recently contracted to install new cat5e cabling into offices in a business centre near Slough for the expansion of one of the UK’s leading care home companies. Working in conjunction with the company’s telecoms and IT provider, we removed and disposed of approximately 8,000 metres of old cat5 data cable and a large quantity of redundant power cables from under the floating floor and replaced it with 160 new lsoh cat5e data cables to the floor-boxes.
Data Cabling Installations also installed cat5e link cables between the new main data cabinet and the existing data cabinet in an office they were retaining on the same floor.
The new office area had existing floor boxes housing data and power and we were tasked with relocating those floor boxes to fit around the new desk layout and accommodate our new data cables that were to be installed. This involved us cutting the floor tiles to size for the boxes to fit. Obviously the empty spaces where floor tiles had been moved from needed new tiles to replace them.
Working on a tight schedule and around the carpet fitters and office fit out, the data cabling work was completed within 6 days along with some additional electrical work carried out by our NIC EIC approved Electricians.
Project Challenges
The project required careful coordination with office fit out contractors, carpet installers and electrical teams to ensure the structured cabling installation could be completed within a tight timescale.
Relocating existing floor boxes and replacing redundant cabling allowed the new office layout to support the client’s continued expansion while improving overall network infrastructure throughout the workspace.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of cabling is used in commercial office fit outs?
Cat5e, Cat6 and Cat6a structured cabling are commonly used in commercial office environments to support network connectivity, VoIP systems, WiFi and future expansion.
Can structured cabling be installed during office refurbishments?
Yes. Structured cabling installations are often carried out alongside office refurbishments and fit out projects to minimise disruption and improve network infrastructure.
Do you provide commercial cabling installations across the UK?
Yes. We provide structured cabling and commercial network infrastructure services across London, Birmingham, Manchester and throughout the UK.
Commercial Office Cabling Installations Across the UK
Whether you are relocating offices, expanding your workspace or upgrading existing network infrastructure, our engineering teams provide structured cabling and commercial data installation services for offices, healthcare environments and commercial buildings across the UK.
Contact Data Cabling Installations today to discuss your project requirements or request a quotation from our team.
