A New England–based, cooperatively owned financial institution looked to relocate its Boston office to a new floor within a downtown high-rise. The company needed its telecommunications infrastructure and supporting technology spaces designed to accommodate the transition of existing systems while maintaining reliable operations.
LEDG was engaged to provide low-voltage design and telecommunications room planning, including the configuration of main distribution frame (MDF) and intermediate distribution frame (IDF), rack layouts, cabling pathways, and backup power. The end goal was to prepare the new space so critical telecom equipment could be redeployed without requiring major operational changes.
Preparing Telecom Infrastructure for a Coordinated Office Relocation
Relocating enterprise technology within an active office environment requires careful planning, even when the underlying systems remain largely unchanged. The client needed the new floor prepared to accommodate its current telecommunications while maintaining operational continuity during the move.
The project also involved multiple independently contracted disciplines (e.g., architecture, mechanical, electrical, fire protection) with an owner’s representative responsible for coordinating the broader effort. As construction progressed, aligning telecommunications requirements with the work of these other teams became essential to maintaining project momentum.
Within this busy environment, LEDG’s focused on ensuring the telecommunications infrastructure serving the MDF and IDF rooms were properly designed, coordinated, and ready for installation as the project went from design into construction.
Designing a Ready-to-Deploy Telecom Environment
LEDG developed the low-voltage design supporting the new office’s connectivity backbone, including the configuration of MDF and IDF, rack layouts, cabling pathways, backup power, and coordination for card readers and camera systems.
Importantly, the telecommunications rooms were designed as a hot-shell environment, ensuring racks, power, and connectivity were fully installed before equipment migration began. This approach allowed the client to move existing technology into a ready-to-deploy space rather than building around active systems during the transition. LEDG also provided construction administration for its scope to support installation and field coordination.
A Technology-Ready Foundation for a Smooth Office Relocation
The completed telecommunications infrastructure allowed the company to relocate equipment into a space designed to support its current systems without enduring any impactful operational adjustments. This solid preparation enabled key stakeholders to:
By focusing on readiness, constructability, and disciplined low-voltage design, LEDG helped ensure the client’s new office floor was fully prepared to support critical telecommunications systems from day one.
“This project is a good example of how thoughtful MDF and IDF planning can simplify a technology transition. By preparing the environment ahead of time, the client could move their systems into a space that was ready to support them right away.”
Bill Crane, Director – Design-Build Services
Leading Edge Design Group