UMASS Dartmouth
University
For UMASS Dartmouth's ambitious expansion, featuring a new dining hall and housing complex, Greystar and Boingo presented us with a formidable challenge: to design and implement a comprehensive low voltage network infrastructure capable of supporting 1,210 beds across 267,500 sq ft of new housing units and a 38,000 sq ft dining hall designed to serve 800 students. Our task was to ensure seamless connectivity and security throughout the complex, a critical component for enhancing student life and safety. We engineered a robust solution that included the construction of new Intermediate Distribution Frames (IDFs), the installation of advanced switches in the Main Distribution Frame (MDF), extensive fiber optic cabling from the MDF to the IDFs, and comprehensive data cabling and wireless access points across all levels and common areas. Additionally, we implemented breakout cabling for entryway access control, ensuring a secure environment. Our meticulous planning and execution minimized disruption and delivered a state-of-the-art network infrastructure that set new standards for campus living.
Groundbreaking Ceremony
Capturing the groundbreaking moment for UMASS Dartmouth's new dining hall and housing units, marking the beginning of a significant campus transformation.
Construction Progress Stage 1
An early stage of construction, highlighting the skeletal framework of the housing units, where our team's planning for the network infrastructure begins to take shape.
Hallway Work in Progress
This image shows the intricate process of laying down data cabling in the hallways, a crucial step in ensuring comprehensive connectivity throughout the new complex
Cabling in Unit Before Termination
Showcasing the pre-termination stage of cabling within one of the housing units, laying the groundwork for high-speed data connectivity.
Construction Progress Stage 2
A later stage of construction, with visible advancements in the building structure, preparing for the intricate installation of our low voltage network solutions.
Cabling Installation in Hallway
This photo captures the meticulous installation of cabling in the hallway outside one of the units, a vital part of ensuring connectivity throughout the complex.