Network Infrastructure Projects | Cabling, Wi-Fi & Fibre Case Studies

Project Highlights

Representative examples based on Connex’s current service profile.

Structured Cabling Installation for PepsiCo Offices, Reading

CAT6a Data Cabling, OM4 Fibre Optic Backbone & Network Cabinet Installation

Connex Network Solutions delivered a full structured cabling installation for PepsiCo’s office fit-out in Reading, covering the 7th and 8th floors. The project included CAT6a B2ca data cabling, OM4 fibre optic cabling, comms room cabinet installation, and wireless access point installation to create a reliable, high-performance network infrastructure for a modern workplace.

Project Summary

For this commercial office network project, Connex was appointed to provide a complete, standards-compliant cabling solution that would support current operations and future growth. Works were coordinated with the principal contractor and other site trades to maintain programme and quality throughout.

Scope of Works

CAT6a B2ca structured cabling across both floors
OM4 24-core fibre backbone installation between comms rooms (diverse routes)
47U network cabinet supply and installation with cable management and PDUs
Client-supplied Cisco AP installation
Fluke and OTDR testing, labelling, and O&M handover documentation
Dedicated project management and site coordination

Technical Delivery

The installation was designed for high-speed business connectivity, including 10 Gigabit-capable structured cabling performance and resilient fibre interlinks between floor comms rooms. All testing and certification outputs were compiled for handover and warranty support.

Results

A scalable office data cabling system for high-density user environments
Improved resilience through diverse route fibre links
Clean, organised, and maintainable comms room infrastructure
Verified performance via comprehensive compliance testing

Brixton Recreation Centre WiFi Installation for Lambeth Council

Public-sector WiFi infrastructure delivered in a live leisure environment

Connex Network Solutions supported the delivery planning for a major WiFi installation at Brixton Recreation Centre, working alongside Virgin Media and Lambeth Council. The site included multiple public areas, challenging cable routes, high-level access constraints, and a clear need to keep disruption tightly controlled while delivering dependable public WiFi infrastructure.

Project Summary

This project required a new WiFi installation across a busy, multi-use leisure site. Connex developed a practical, buildable approach covering cabinet locations, structured cabling, fibre links, containment, access point installation, switch hardware support, and final testing and handover.

Scope of Works

Survey and planning for 70 WiFi access points
6 new wall-mounted cabinets
New CAT6 and OM4 cabling throughout the site
New containment routes across the building
Links between cabinets and access point locations
Day works and night works to suit access restrictions
Full testing, labelling, drawings, and handover documentation

Technical Delivery

The site demanded careful planning around existing cabinet links, available power, WAN connectivity, and the practical realities of working at height in active sports and leisure areas. Connex balanced the design intent with real-world site conditions, using a mix of day and night working to reduce disruption and keep the project buildable.

Results

A practical delivery plan for a large public-sector WiFi rollout
Installation strategy tailored to live-site access constraints
Clear standards for fibre and copper testing, labelling, and documentation
A coordinated approach built around public use, safety, and programme control

Manchester Royal Infirmary Bedside TV Upgrade

Major live-hospital installation delivered at serious scale

Connex Network Solutions was appointed to deliver a major bedside TV upgrade at Manchester Royal Infirmary Hospital, helping transform patient entertainment services across a large live clinical environment. This substantial programme covered existing bedside unit upgrades, new installations, power and data cabling, fibre backbone works, vending changes, testing, certification, and project management across a busy hospital site.

Project Summary

This was a hospital-wide rollout across dozens of wards and clinical areas, combining upgrade and new-build elements in one coordinated programme. Every phase had to be planned around the realities of an active healthcare environment, where access, safety, coordination, and disruption control matter just as much as the installation itself.

Scope of Works

276 existing bedside unit upgrades
470 new bedside TV installations where power already existed
359 new full bedside TV installations where no power existed
New fibre backbone cabling and associated data cabling
Electrical works, testing, commissioning, and documentation
Vending machine removal, replacement, and upgrade works
Dedicated project management throughout

Technical Delivery

Connex delivered a full package including removal of existing back plates, installation of new bedside TV units and bed boards where required, earthing, new power and data cabling, fibre links back to the main server location, containment routing, testing, commissioning, and handover documentation. The works were phased carefully to suit live clinical operations and restricted-access conditions.

Results

A structured upgrade programme delivered across a sensitive live healthcare environment
Coordinated power, data, fibre, and containment works under one delivery package
Strong compliance through full testing, certification, and as-installed documentation
Reliable project control across multiple wards, workstreams, and installation methods

Hub by Premier Inn Marylebone Network Infrastructure Installation

Hotel network infrastructure delivery across a multi-floor live accommodation environment

Connex Network Solutions supported Virgin Media on a major network infrastructure installation for Hub by Premier Inn in London Marylebone. The project covered CAT6 termination, fibre backbone cabling, remote cabinet installation, client-supplied wireless access point hardware, testing, labelling, and project management across a 294-room hotel spanning 15 floors.

Project Summary

This was a substantial hotel connectivity project designed to deliver reliable in-room and back-of-house network infrastructure across lower ground to 13th floor. Connex developed a coordinated delivery plan covering existing CAT6 termination, new fibre links, remote cabinet installation, and wireless access point deployment, all aligned to Virgin Media’s design and site programme.

Scope of Works

Termination, testing, and labelling of 882 CAT6 cables
Supply and installation of 4 remote 29U cabinets with PDUs
OM4 8-core fibre backbone links between the main comms room and remote cabinets
Installation of 143 client-supplied wireless access points
Additional cabling to F&B areas for WiFi connectivity
Supply and installation of CAT6 and LC fibre patch leads
Testing, commissioning, and project handover documentation

Technical Delivery

The hotel required a structured approach across multiple cabinet locations serving different floor groupings. Connex used existing containment where possible, fusion-spliced fibre terminations to minimise link loss, and compliance-tested the fibre and copper infrastructure to recognised standards. The programme also demanded careful coordination with the main contractor, cabinet suppliers, and site teams to keep the works practical and efficient.

Results

A scalable hotel cabling infrastructure across 15 floors and 294 rooms
Reliable backbone connectivity between the main comms room and remote cabinets
Consistent testing, labelling, and documentation for handover
A coordinated installation approach supporting hotel WiFi and room connectivity requirements

Multi-site hotel network infrastructure programme

Multi-Site Hotel Connectivity & Infrastructure Programme

Large-scale hotel technology rollouts across live accommodation environments

Connex Network Solutions has supported a wide range of hotel infrastructure projects across the UK and Europe, delivering cabling, WiFi, fibre backbone, cabinet installation, survey work, hardware deployment, and upgrade programmes in live guest environments. Drawing across projects for Travelodge, Hub by Premier Inn, Hoxton, Malmaison, and Kilworth House, this body of work demonstrates Connex’s ability to deliver practical hotel technology installations at both single-site and national rollout level.

Project Summary

These projects covered everything from bedroom and back-of-house cabling through to wireless access point deployment, fibre interlinks, cabinet upgrades, ePOS enabling works, RF and WiFi surveys, Starlink and 4G hardware installations, and structured rectification works. The common challenge was consistent: deliver reliable infrastructure in hotels that remain operational, customer-facing, and commercially sensitive throughout the programme.

Scope of Works

Structured cabling, CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6a, coaxial, and fibre installations
WiFi access point, Juniper, Meraki, and client-supplied hardware deployment
Remote and wall-mounted cabinet supply, installation, upgrade, and tidy-up works
RF, Ekahau, and post-installation survey services
ePOS enabling works, backup link installations, and guest-to-corporate connectivity upgrades
Starlink service installation and decommissioning across hotel estates
Testing, labelling, reporting, certification, and handover documentation

Technical Delivery

Hotel environments demand careful coordination. Connex planned works around guest occupancy, front-of-house sensitivity, restricted working windows, and the need to minimise disruption while maintaining programme momentum. Across these projects, the delivery model combined survey-led design, practical route planning, standards-based testing, cabinet and containment management, and phased installation methods suited to active hospitality sites.

Results

Proven delivery capability across both one-off hotel projects and national multi-site rollout programmes
Reliable integration of cabling, fibre, wireless, cabinets, and hardware under one contractor
Minimal-disruption working practices suited to live guest and staff environments
Clear documentation, compliance testing, and structured handover across varied project types