June 2025 Project Summary – NM Cabling
As the first half of 2025 comes to a close, June brought a strong mix of project completions, new design work, and detailed surveys. These activities highlight the steady demand for structured cabling and modern IT infrastructure in offices, logistics centres, and hospitality spaces. Here’s what we’ve been working on over the past month.
1. Queens House – Project Completion in St Albans
We completed a full data cabling installation at Queens House, a well-known office building in the centre of St Albans. The building underwent a full upgrade to its internal technology systems. Our part in this redevelopment included:
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250 Cat6 data outlets
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40 Cat6a data outlets
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Full containment and cabling for CCTV, Wi-Fi, audio-visual systems, televisions, and video conferencing
The project took place over 10 months, with each stage scheduled to match the wider construction programme. This careful planning reduced disruption and allowed other trades to work smoothly alongside us.
This type of structured approach benefits any building going through a fit-out. By coordinating IT infrastructure early, future tenants or occupants will have reliable and scalable systems in place from day one.
The full case study can be found here
2. Royal Mail Centres – Cabling Installations Across Five Sites
We recently completed data cabling works across several Royal Mail sites in:
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Wolverhampton
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Chelmsford
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Cardiff
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Swindon
These installations involved installing network cabling to support internal systems and logistics equipment. Cabling in operational environments like these must be robust, consistent, and installed with minimum disruption to daily work. We ensured that all systems remained operational throughout the upgrades.
3. AV and IT Design Submissions for Four Hotels
Initial design packages were completed for upcoming hotel projects in:
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Edinburgh
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Glasgow
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Leicester
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Manchester
Each project required a tailored approach to meet the needs of modern hotel guests and operations. Our designs covered structured data cabling, Wi-Fi layout, audio systems, and support for televisions and video conferencing. These early designs are essential—they allow electrical teams, architects, and project managers to plan with confidence before installation begins.
4. Meeting Room PODs – Installation in Canary Wharf
We installed electrical outlets and structured data cabling in 25 meeting room PODs at a corporate site in Canary Wharf. These PODs provide flexible working and private spaces within open office environments. Each unit now includes power, data, and support for AV equipment, making them ready for immediate use.
5. Mobile Signal Survey – London Office Site
A London-based client asked us to carry out a mobile phone signal survey in their office. The goal was to assess coverage levels across the building and provide a plan for improving reception using signal booster systems. These surveys are key in office spaces where poor coverage disrupts business communication.
Data Cabling FAQ of the Month
Q: What’s the difference between Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6a cabling?
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Cat5e supports speeds of up to 1 Gbps over distances of up to 100 meters. It’s reliable, but is no longer the standard choice of most installations, although it is sometimes installed to keep within specific budgets.
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Cat6 also supports 1 Gbps but offers improved performance and reduced interference, especially for short runs. Indeed, up to 55m Cat6 can achieve 10 Gbps transmission, but it’s not a ratified standard.
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Cat6a is the next step up. It supports 10 Gbps over complete 100m runs and can be further shielded for environments with more signal interference or higher data needs.
For most modern offices, Cat6a offers a balance between speed and future-proofing. Indeed, the Department for Education has now made Cat6a the required cabling standard for all new installations in schools and colleges. An Article on this can be read here
Monthly Data Cabling Need to Know
Topic: Why Cable Management Matters in Office Installations
Good cable management isn’t just about tidy work—it has real, long-term benefits:
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It reduces the likelihood of faults due to wear or strain.
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It makes moves, additions, or changes easier and more cost-effective.
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It improves airflow in network cabinets, keeping equipment cool.
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It makes troubleshooting faster if problems occur later.
We include proper cable routes, labelling, and containment in all our installations to make sure systems are easy to maintain and expand.