From new builds to refurbished office spaces, data cabling is often an afterthought. Businesses invest heavily in creating visually appealing environments, ensuring sleek reception areas and modern workspaces. However, when it comes to essential connectivity infrastructure, many buildings fall short.

At Carness we’re frequently asked to work with business centres, care homes and office spaces that are well-designed but lack fundamental network infrastructure.

Connectivity is a really common problem

Connectivity issues are usually raised by building managers, but in many cases, they go unnoticed until they become critical, forcing business owners to step in due to complaints from staff or tenants. The concerns we often hear include:

• Some parts of our building have poor Wi-Fi coverage.
• Offices or reception desk don’t have suitable network connections.
• We assumed the cabling was in place, but now we’re facing issues.
• Our comms cabinet is a mess and we don’t know where anything is connected.

Boosting productivity and efficiency

When cabling is neglected, businesses face major inefficiencies. Poor network coverage affects productivity. Unreliable wireless connections cause frustration and disorganised cabling leads to confusion. The likes of care homes struggle with critical connectivity for staff and residents alike, while business centres risk losing tenants who expect seamless internet access.

We’ve seen properties where huge sums have been spent on refurbishment, yet essential connectivity elements were completely overlooked or patched up on a wing and a prayer, leaving business owners in a cycle of repeated, costly, short-term fixes.

Getting it right first time around

With 26 years in IT, we’ve seen what works and what doesn’t. Our approach ensures that every aspect of your network infrastructure, from wired data points to wireless access and comms cabinet organisation is handled properly from the outset.

For existing buildings, after an indepth assessment of your requirement, we provide options and suggestions to tidy up and upgrade where needed. For new builds, we work closely with project teams early on to prevent future issues and save costs. Our expertise includes:

• Installing logical, planned and structured cabling for wired and wireless networks as well as CCTV.
• Setting up data points for key areas like reception and offices.
• Ensuring strong, building-wide, business-capable Wi-Fi coverage.
• Organising comms cabinets for efficiency and ease of maintenance.

In other words, we make sure all the stuff you can’t see works like clockwork.

Helping you stay in control of your cabling ‘big picture’

Many businesses assume Wi-Fi is enough. While wireless connectivity is important, nothing beats the reliability of a wired connection, especially for linking floors, adjacent buildings, and high-traffic areas. Investing in proper cabling from the start can mean the difference between a seamless, future-proof network and a patchwork of temporary fixes.

Data cabling isn’t just about installing wires, it’s about ensuring businesses have the foundations to operate smoothly and successfully. Whether that’s preventing dead zones, streamlining operations, or future-proofing a space, getting connectivity right from the beginning saves you time, money, and frustration in the long run – and Carness is your ideal partner to do this.

When you choose Carness, you’re choosing a partner who will help your business thrive in the places you can’t reach. Reach out now and let’s chat.