Customer Need

• A PA system for the school’s new building to replicate lesson bells and be utilised for emergency signals, that could be integrated into the older buildings’ existing system through a single user interface.
• An integrated hearing loop system installed in the new seating area of the Innovation Centre’s theatre, as an add-on benefit.

NTS Solution

• Investigate existing system and specifiy a Jacques 650 series system.
• Develop a detailed integration plan to ensure correct replication of signals into the new build whilst retaining the flexibility and integrity of the new system.
• Project-manage all site works and liaise with customer and third-party stakeholders to ensure all relevant construction milestones and budgetary targets are satisfactorily delivered. These include: procuring and delivering equipment; co-ordinating with customer and building contractor; and arranging access.
• Manage and provide all logistics and associated facilities for freighting, warehousing and staging the PA equipment.
• Work closely with the manufacturer to ensure correct design, specification and deployment of PA hardware.
• Test new installation and interoperability with existing system.
• Provide comprehensive documentation and end user training of the PA and Hearing Loop systems.
• Provide fully updated As Built Documentation, detailing all relevant components of the new system.

Outcome

• Customer is enjoying the benefits of two PA systems integrated into a single user interface. The new system provides not only backwards compatibility, but also the foundation for future expansion and replacement projects into the future.