Technology Happens! BICSI Winter Conference Orlando Florida January 20, 2010 Presented by Chip Chapman, RCDD Principal chip@ibswebsite.com 614.240.5999 www.ibswebsite.com
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Technology Happens!
Mess Behind The Desk
Hide it In The Closet
Multi-Tenant Challenge
The Warehouse Waterfall
Just Make it Work
The Rainbow Effect
Is this Safe?
Must ve really been out of space?
Just move the Blue one!
Lazy & Cheap!
I thought we had a plan?
Maybe no one will notice?
Patriotic or Formal?
Do Not Touch any of these wires!
Does it ever end?
Spaghetti Anyone?
3 Questions to Discuss Today 1. How does this happen? 2. Why should you care? 3. What can we do to make it better?
Technology Space Planning? The Design & Construction Industry tends to Treat Technology as FF&E Leave it up to the owner Leave it up to traditional MEP firms Ignore the Significance/Value Wait till the end of the Project to address Code and Permitting Issues Delay in Occupancy Increased Costs
An Owner s Perspective
Faster Better Cheaper Technology Past 25 yrs Mainframe to PC PC to Networks DOS to Windows Analog to Digital B.B. to Internet Dial-up To Broadband Convergence to IP Platform
Top Down vs.- Bottom Up Owners tend to make buying decisions for Technology Top-Down Applications Networks Backbone Electronics Infrastructure (space, cabling, power)
Why Should You Care? Basic Design goals for any commercial building: Provide the Owner a functional, comfortable, safe and aesthetically pleasing place to work. Owners also want a Fast, Reliable, Sustainable and Flexible Information Transport System. (even if they don t know it)
Life Safety Concerns
The I.T.S. is the Foundation for Technology Information Transport System
The New MasterFormat Division 25-Integrated Automation Division 27-Communications Division 28-Electronic Safety & Security Communications Cable Plant, Data Systems, Voice Systems, Communication Services, Integrated Audio Video Systems, Distributed Communication Systems, Intercom Systems, Dictation Equipment, Paging Systems, Public Address, Other Audio systems, Sound Masking, Electronic/Digital Signage Systems, Tracking Systems, Video Systems MATV, CATV and CCTV, Internal Cellular, Internal paging, Healthcare Systems, Nurse Call, Hospitality and Entertainment Systems, Clock Systems, Access Control, Electronic Surveillance Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, Detection and Alarm, Personal Protection Systems, Integrated Automation Instrumentation and Control
Technology Planning Technology Lifecycle Hardware Software I.T.S. 2-3 Years 1-3 Years 20+ Years
I.T.S. in Perspective 7 to 12% of Total System Cost Least Expensive Element Expected to Last the Longest Causes 60-80% of network problems Poor Design & Planning Not enough space Wrong cabling installed Sub-par materials specified Installed improperly Over-Heating equipment Overloading the circuits Managed Poorly
The Belief: The space requirements for technology is not that important. We can always deal with it later. The Truth: Technology infrastructure is a key element in the functionality of a building. Ignoring technology space during design results in higher building costs to revise the completed design and even higher costs if revised during or after building construction has started.
Owner s Perspective
Technology S.P.A.C.E. Planning Structure and Layout Pathways Air Conditioning / Environmental Cabling System Solutions Electric and Lighting Needs
Technology S.P.A.C.E. Planning Must Happen Early D e c i s i o n s Value Technology Design Consultant Costs Program SD DD CD Construction Commission Time
Owner s Perspective
Technology Planning Team Architect Owner Mgmt. Team MEP Engineer Owner s IT Staff ITS Planner Designer Construction Team Facility Manager Service Providers System Vendors
IT s Perspective
The ITS Focus Avoid Wasted client time and stress Frustration in dealing with Multiple Vendors Unanticipated schedule overruns Expensive change-orders Finger-pointing and blaming Other unexpected surprises While ensuring S.P.A.C.E. for current & future technology Sustainability Flexibility
Remember the Past
Focus on the Future IP Convergence Data Network Voice Systems (PBX/VOIP) Paging and Intercom Security and Access Control Fire, Life and Safety Building Automation Audio/Video Lighting Controls
Architect s Perspective
Conclusions It s only going to get more complicated Technology $ spend/sf will continue to rise Owners don t know what they don t know Don t leave the gap in service/expectations Technology S.P.A.C.E Planning is Critical Create Less Stress, Issues & Costs for everyone
What Can You Do? Include Tech S.P.A.C.E. planning early Make Technology a Priority No Space is too Small to Plan Don t Let the Owner off Easy Integrating Technology by Design
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Q&A Thank You!