Office Automation with Raised Access Flooring Office

Office Automation with Raised Access Flooring
Office automation with raised access flooring is the current trend in many business organizations and public offices which use extensive computer and telecom equipment. A raised access floor is an elevated floor above a solid substrate creating a hidden space for the passage of electrical and mechanical ducts cables, and channels for telecommunication and other services. Modern offices need automation of its activities and are dependent on supporting information technology and communication. The under floor service space provided by the raised platform facilitate power supply, data, voice, and HVAC, to the location where they are needed. This makes it possible for quicker layout alterations in offices and adapts to possible future occupier and new technology demands.
Areas where Raised Access Flooring can be used:
• General office area, Conference rooms/Auditoriums, Meeting rooms.
Raised access flooring is economical and provides flexible viable solutions for a wide range of business areas either in new build or renovation situations. Because of this raised access flooring solutions are often used in situations where there is demand for significant application of computer/telecom eqpt.
• Data Processing Centers and Call Centers.
Large computer facilities installed for processing of electronic data like financial information, customer information, etc.
• Telecom exchanges, Educational facilities, Distribution centers and Light and specialized industries where it is advantageous to have flexible under floor services.
Factors that Influence Raised Access Flooring
In the case of modern style of offices any future development is around the open offices and workstations. Frequent changes in the desk layout becomes necessary and this necessitates modifications in services. That means that the initial cable design and layout will have to be modified substantially. Every time such changes become necessary the distribution system will also have to undergo changes. Office automation with raised access flooring can save up to 50% in costs. The alterations required for implementing the changes in services is not complicated. You just have to lift a panel, make the changes in the cables and then replace the panel. This would not have been possible with the old system. The job of creating new floor trunking in the concrete sub floor, re positioning the slabs etc., are time consuming and messy.
Advantages
They are cheaper to build, flexible space, increased tenancy opportunity, lower operating costs with superior quality.
Occupier and Tenant Benefits are: Building obsolescence is avoided, improves quality of air and improves employee absenteeism, adapts to any technology changes and occupier needs because it is ‘future proof’. It improves productivity by a better working atmosphere.
Other benefits are: Generally most of the office space need anti-static carpet tiles but natural finishes can be used inside public areas and lobbies. Office automation with raised access flooring is amenable to any kind of floor finishes, including floor carpet tiles, natural material finishes and laminates.