Agile workplace environment
London Borough of Hounslow
Agile workplace environment
In 2019, after two years of building works, the London Borough of Hounslow moved from its old Civic Centre premises to Hounslow House, new purpose-built offices by Bell Square in the town centre.
As part of the new-build development, proAV was commissioned directly by the London Borough of Hounslow to create a stimulating, smart working environment by implementing a building-wide, integrated audio visual solution. The objective was to adopt new, more agile ways of working and multiple technology workshops and proof of concepts were held with Hounslow’s workforce to ensure user adoption progressed appropriately in readiness for the move.
With a mission to work more effectively for the borough’s 270,000 residents, the new building was designed to be smaller, modern, energy-efficient and economical to run.
"London Borough of Hounslow worked closely with proAV’s team throughout the initial scoping, design, planning and final implementation of our AV systems in our new building, Hounslow House. proAV really went the extra mile to get the building ready for us on time for a fixed opening day. We would wholeheartedly like to thank the team and look forward to working with them again in the future."
ICT Operations Manager, London Borough of Hounslow
proAV’s AV scheme represented a site-wide scheme that would transform the London Borough of Hounslow’s working environment, its operational effectiveness and the relationship it has with its visiting public.
As with any substantial new-build programme, the key challenge for proAV’s project teams was to coordinate seamlessly with the main contractor’s various on-site trades and their operations to ensure the client’s timescales were met. The entire project to relocate Hounslow’s workforce was carried out in a phased, floor-by-floor move, although fundamental to the success of proAV’s AV commission was the sound working relationship enjoyed with both Bouygues and the Council’s IT and Project Management team.
Since the AV scheme’s technologies had to run on the client’s new network and integrate with its meeting booking system and queue management system, it was imperative proAV’s project team worked closely with the Borough’s IT department to avoid complications and delays.
Our solution
proAV’s AV solution was focussed on wireless presentation, conferencing and collaboration, the fast dissemination of information within a mission-critical environment and, crucially, the visitor experience. 70 meeting room spaces with two AV functional types, a flexible civic chamber with expansion to open out into associated function halls and an Emergency Control Centre that houses the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) were covered by the scheme. Its key technologies include stunning digital signage and IPTV network (60+ displays) to stream messages to staff and visitors on all floors via LED displays. Wireless presentation and collaboration in meeting rooms, a conference system with voting for chairman and delegates, LED Projection and a centralised AV control suite complete the solution. All technologies were fully commissioned to operate on the client’s network and integrate with its other technical systems.
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Key contact
Ian Wallington
Regional Director
Birmingham
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