GeoTab Inc. Cat B Fit-Out New Office Installation, Reading

Client Overview

GeoTab Inc. is a global leader in connected vehicle technology and fleet management solutions, headquartered in Canada. With operations spanning multiple countries, GeoTab required a trusted technology partner to manage the full IT infrastructure deployment for their new UK office located in Reading, Berkshire, a project that demanded seamless remote coordination across time zones.

GeoTab Inc.

Client location: Canada

Project Location: Reading, Berkshire, UK

Project Type: Cat B Office Fit-Out – IT & AV deployment

Scope: 42 desks, 3 meeting rooms

Key Technologies: CAT 6A cabling, LG Tvs, Dell monitors, AV confernceing, WI-FI, CCTV, Access comtrol, Client reigistration sytsem.

The Brief – Prior to site survey

GeoTab engaged ACCL following an enquiry from Canada to support the IT fit-out of their new Reading office, which had undergone a Category B physical fit-out some nine months prior. The scope of works requested included:

  • Testing of existing structured data cabling throughout the office
  • Installation and configuration of access control systems
  • Mounting of PC monitors and monitors stands across 42 workstations
  • Deployment of audio-visual equipment, including wall-mounted LG TVs, soundbars and video conferencing systems across three meeting rooms
  • Installation of WIFI access points and associated
  • Deployment of a client registration system

Remedial work following site survey

  • Supply, installation and testing of structured data cabling (CAT 6A) throughout the office
  • WIFI and CCTV cabling installation
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ACCL’s Approach

Pre-Installation Survey & Audit

Prior to any installation works commencing, ACCL recommended and conducted a full site survey and infrastructure audit. This proactive step is central to ACCL’s methodology, ensuring that the existing environment is fully understood before engineer resource and equipment is committed to site.

During the testing phase, abnormal results from the existing infrastructure prompted the ACCL team to investigate further. Upon lifting the raised floor tiles, engineers discovered that the entire sub-floor cavity was flooded — a significant and previously unknown defect in the building.

Responding to the Unforeseen

The discovery of the flooded sub-floor required all existing sub-floor data and power cabling to be safely removed before any new infrastructure could be installed. ACCL coordinated with the client and insurers throughout a two-week investigation and remediation period, which included full clean-up and drying out of the sub-floor void. All legacy cabling was recovered and recycled responsibly.

Throughout this period, ACCL maintained close communication with GeoTab’s Canada-based team, managing the time zone differences and ensuring the client was kept fully informed of progress and revised timescales.

Equipment Storage & Logistics

GeoTab shipped all of their IT equipment directly from Canada to ACCL. ACCL’s facilities team stored and managed the full equipment inventory securely until deployment conditions on site were met. This warehousing and logistics function provided GeoTab with complete confidence that their assets were safe and accounted for throughout the project delay.

ACCL also coordinated collection of network switches and a photocopier from GeoTab’s Woking branch, consolidating all equipment ahead of the installation phase.

Installation & Deployment

Once the sub-floor was cleared, dried and approved for works, ACCL mobilised quickly and efficiently. The full installation was completed in approximately four weeks and encompassed:

  • Full CAT 6A structured cabling infrastructure throughout the office
  • Wall-mounted LG TVs and soundbars in all three meeting rooms
  • Dell PC monitors and stands deployed across 42 workstations
  • AV video conferencing equipment configured and installed in three meeting rooms
  • WIFI access points installed and cabled throughout
  • CCTV cabling installed
  • Access control systems installed and commissioned
  • Client registration system deployed
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Challenges & How ACCL Delivered

International Client Coordination

Managing a project for a Canada-based client introduced inherent challenges around time zone differences and communication delays. ACCL maintained clear, structured communication throughout, ensuring decisions were made promptly and the client remained fully informed at every stage.

Flooded Sub-Floor — Unplanned Remediation

The discovery of a flooded sub-floor was entirely unforeseen and required swift, decisive action. ACCL managed the situation professionally, coordinating the removal of all damaged cabling, liaising with insurers, and maintaining project momentum. The early site survey and audit — which ACCL proactively recommended — was the critical factor in identifying this issue before equipment was deployed.

Multiple Site Mobilisations & Flexible Scheduling

The project required multiple site visits across an extended timeline. ACCL demonstrated the flexibility and responsiveness to adapt engineer scheduling around the remediation works, minimising downtime and ensuring the project was completed efficiently once conditions allowed.

International Equipment Management

Receiving, storing and managing a full consignment of IT equipment shipped from Canada — alongside collecting equipment from a separate UK branch — required careful logistics management. ACCL’s facilities team ensured all assets were securely held and ready for deployment, providing the client with complete peace of mind.

“Outstanding service from ACCL. They did an incredible job with our networking and data cabling. The setup is neat, professional, and works perfectly. Extremely knowledgeable and easy to work with. I’ll definitely be using them for all our future IT needs! Huge Shout to Wayne Connors and David Little for managing this.“  Amritpal Singh

Outcome

Despite significant and unforeseen challenges arising from the flooded sub-floor, ACCL successfully delivered a fully operational office environment for GeoTab’s Reading team. The new office is equipped with robust CAT 6A infrastructure, modern meeting room AV technology, a full workstation setup, and integrated access control and security systems.

ACCL’s proactive site survey approach, flexible project management, and responsive engineer deployment were instrumental in navigating what became a substantially more complex project than originally scoped. GeoTab received a complete, tested and operational workspace — delivered on time following remediation, and within a well-managed revised programme.

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