The single most important element to a successful project is planning and preparation - as early in the project cycle as possible, even if only a matter of days are available.

Choosing a cabling company experienced in the delivery of complex installations to demanding timescales is paramount to minimising risk and avoiding some of the issues you may not even have considered such as:

• Hidden costs - you need to be aware of the expensive pitfalls, and how to avoid them (don't let your contractor hit you with hidden charges and extras simply because of tight deadlines etc).
• Health & Safety implications - it's often your neck that is on the line; you must understand your obligations.
• Architectural considerations - do you need landlord consent?
• Security - out of hours working is often required in occupied premises; you will need to select a cabling company you can trust.
• Escalation procedures and accountability - access to senior management is important.
• Co-ordinating and managing several different contractors can be demanding. Employing a company experienced in co-operating as part of the overall team really does smooth the way - don't underestimate the potential problems awkward or uncommitted sub-contractors can cause.
• Going live - even activities such as patching and testing connectivity post-installation are time-consuming and labour intensive - do you have the resource?
• Guarantees and support are essential for peace of mind.
• Don't overlook future-proofing - a fast-track schedule doesn't mean you to have to compromise on network performance. No-one will remember how you delivered this difficult project in 6 months time, when the system is unreliable and response time is poor.

Finding a company that is willing to contribute resource and expert advice early in the planning process can have a major impact in the success of a project.

Talk to us - we can help guide you through the process.

Call us on 0845 833 1163 or email advice@roycecomms.com

Here are some comments from our customers spanning the last ten years, on their experiences with Royce Communications on complex cabling projects, past and present:

"congratulations on bringing in such a critical project on time so successfully....this simply would not have been possible without the dedication and commitment of Royce Communications throughout the project".

.....Chief Executive, Ordnance Survey, 1998

"Royce can always be relied upon, a safe pair of hands"

.....Rob Henney, Regional Vice President, Anixter UK, 2007

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