The digitization of the built environment is accelerating at a pace that may only be surpassed by new legislation that changes corporate reporting requirements. As a result, facility and compliance management teams with existing budget and resource constraints can struggle to keep up with the latest technologies. While every company uses this tech differently depending on their products and services, there are several different internal workflows that can be improved using AI (Artificial Intelligence), VR (Virtual Reality), and AR (Augmented Reality) to increase employee productivity.
- Branding
- Marketing
- Social media
- Inventory
- Sales
- Security
- Customer retention
This digital transformation challenges today’s facility and compliance managers to prioritize data cable management through innovative and adaptable technology solutions, such as raised access flooring systems. By relocating critical data cables from cable trays hidden above the ceilings, facility and compliance managers can streamline and improve the building’s sustainability, health, safety, and compliance management. As tenants’ needs change, access flooring systems can dramatically reduce the upgrade cost and timelines by providing quick and easy access to the data and power cables.
An Adaptive and Flexible Cable Management Solution
Legacy and new business technologies rely on constantly collecting and transferring massive amounts of data. As a result, a truly flexible data cabling infrastructure should be a priority for facility management and compliance teams. Raised access flooring systems install on top of the existing concrete floor to create a new space for the data cabling these teams need. Wherever a sensor or connection point needs to be added, replaced, or deleted, removing a small section of the modular flooring provides the required access.
In addition to quick and easy cable access, the Gridd® Adaptive Cabling Distribution System® addresses several other pressing concerns for compliance and facility managers.
Green Building Codes – According to Tunley Environmental1, over 500 cities nationwide have adopted green building codes to build more sustainable buildings by reducing energy usage, conserving water, and reducing local landfill waste.
LEED scores—It’s no secret that a building’s LEED score is directly proportionate to its perceived value in the eyes of prospective tenants. Buildings can improve their scores by using products and systems that utilize sustainable materials and modular construction. Gridd’s modular raised access flooring components can be installed in 1,000 square feet per day per installer.
Circular economy principles – as more companies transition to circular economy business models, there is a growing demand for materials and products that can be reused or easily reconfigured to extend their lifecycle. Gridd requires no special fasteners or tools to install and can be disassembled and reinstalled at a new location if necessary.
Future-proofing strategies – addressing future technology needs today presents a unique challenge for compliance and facility teams. That’s why today’s Gridd components are 100% compatible with Gridd systems installed 20 years ago and will still be compatible 20 years from now.
In addition to handling your data cabling needs, the Gridd® Power option provides power management flexibility through an integrated 50-amp modular bus system designed to work seamlessly with the Gridd Raised Flooring System.
To address future adaptability concerns, Gridd® Mobile is an AR technology app that allows you to test, upgrade, isolate, or modify your cable networks to meet the ever-changing needs of property owners and tenants. Gridd Mobile provides a centralized data location for all your cable and power management files. The intuitive interface allows workers, contractors, designers, and engineers to quickly access all the project details using a smartphone or tablet.
Building and Compliance Management Simplified
According to the Arrivy Building Control Inspection Checklist2, ensuring compliance with local building regulations and standards is essential to building safe and durable buildings. At a minimum, compliance across the building process should:
- Ensure construction aligns with approved plans and permits.
- Confirm all structural components meet building codes.
- Verify adherence to safety protocols and accessibility requirements.
- Ensure the use of environmentally friendly practices and materials.
Connectivity will remain a prime consideration for managers as more properties move to automated building management services and more metro areas connect to the IoT (Internet of Things) to improve resource distribution while reducing energy usage. Access to real-time data simplifies the tracking and decision-making process, facilitating changes to infrastructure systems as needed. While building monitoring systems can reduce energy usage, they require installing networks of different sensors to maximize efficiency and energy savings.
As a result, leveraging the benefits of a raised access flooring system is a smart move for compliance and facility managers nationwide. To learn more about simplifying your building and compliance management services, contact a Gridd advisor.
