A construction site is a uniquely dynamic place of work. Few project management tasks can match the complexity of coordinating such a diverse range of skills whilst also dealing with the challenges that occur when moving from architectural plans to the realities of the building site. Health and safety, building regulations and unpredictable weather conditions add to the management challenge.
It follows that continuous collaboration and dependable communications are paramount. Furthermore, the short-term nature of construction contracts means that every hour counts and any delay arising from network installation or downtime can put a big dent in project timescales and budget.
Williams Southern knows all about this. With some 150 employees and over 30 years experience, the business has expanded from specialising in the construction of petrol station forecourts to the development of retail outlets. Most recently, projects have also included electric vehicle charging forecourts, a move that bodes well for Williams in the future.
Williams has learnt that reliable, high speed internet access on-site is critical for running operations and maintaining their ‘on-time, on-budget’ reputation. But achieving that speed and reliability within the harsh environment of a construction site can present problems. Access to carrier networks, cross-site cabling, temporary buildings and interference from heavy duty building machinery can all pose a risk to communications.
With this in mind, Williams turned to Optinet to provide high speed Internet access and WiFi for their construction team at their retail development projects in London.
