Reckitt
Location: 100 Metro Boulevard, Nutley, NJ
Structured cabling infrastructure upgrade — fiber backbone, copper cable relocation and extension, new data outlets, sound masking, and UPS power protection across two floors
Profile Summary
CTCI partnered with Turner Construction Co. to deliver a full structured cabling and infrastructure upgrade for Reckitt’s Nutley office as part of a two-floor renovation. The scope spanned fiber backbone design, large-scale copper cable relocation and termination, hundreds of new data outlets, and a building-wide sound masking system, with CTCI technicians on-site through go-live to support a smooth transition for incoming staff.
Project Overview
CTCI is delivering a comprehensive structured cabling and low-voltage infrastructure upgrade across the 6th and 7th floors of Reckitt’s Nutley office, working alongside general contractor Turner Construction Co.
The project began with the design and installation of a 2-leg multimode fiber backbone connecting the MER to the SER, using 12-strand OM4 fiber with fully tested and labeled terminations.
A major portion of the scope involved reworking existing copper cabling across both floors: reterminating over 200 floor grommet outlets that had been temporarily coiled during construction, relocating and extending dozens of Cat 6a outlets to new positions, and installing several hundred brand-new Cat 6a data outlets to support AV, room booking, occupancy sensors, and door access systems. Existing ceiling-level outlets were also repurposed to support Wi-Fi access points and CCTV coverage.
To support a smooth transition into the space, CTCI will staff two lead technicians on First Day of Business to assist with fault-finding, copper patching, and general technical support as staff move in and begin using the new systems. The project also includes a full design-build sound masking system covering the office floors, along with UPS power protection equipment to safeguard critical network infrastructure.
Scope Detail
Fiber Backbone (MER to SER)
- 2-leg multimode fiber backbone cabling solution
- (2) 12-strand OM4 multimode fibers
- Fiber panels, cassettes, pigtails, and splice trays
- All new fiber strands tested, terminated, and labeled
Floor Grommet Reterminations
- 204 floor grommet outlets (108 on 6th floor, 96 on 7th floor) pulled back into position and reterminated
- 205 Cat 6 UTP cable runs, jacks, faceplates, and engraved outlet labels
Data Outlet Extension
- 31 Cat 6a data outlets (29 on 6th floor, 2 on 7th floor) extended via Consolidation Point to reach new Telecom Outlet positions
- New cabling, jacks, back boxes, faceplates, and labels at both the Consolidation Point and Telecom Outlet
Data Outlet Relocation
- 90 Cat 6a data outlets (84 on 6th floor, 6 on 7th floor) relocated to new positions
- New back boxes, faceplates, jacks, angled adapters, labels, and patch cords included
Additional Cat 6a Relocations
- 36 Cat 6a data outlets (14 on 6th floor, 22 on 7th floor) relocated to nearby low-level wall positions
Existing Ceiling-Level Data Outlets
- 210 existing Cat 6a outlets (94 on 6th floor, 116 on 7th floor) repurposed for Wi-Fi access points and CCTV
- 156 Cat 6a patch cords (30ft) supplied and installed
New Data Outlets
- 241 new Cat 6a data outlets (140 on 6th floor, 101 on 7th floor) supporting AV, room booking, occupancy sensors, and door access
- Full cabling, jacks, patch panel terminations, faceplates, back boxes, and labeling included
Brush Plates
- 94 brush plates (66 on 6th floor, 28 on 7th floor) installed for local-loop AV connections (e.g., HDMI runs to wall-mounted displays)
First Day of Business (FDOB) Support
- Two lead technicians on-site for the full business day during go-live
- Fault-finding and repair on copper channels, copper patching, and general technical support
Sound Masking
- Full design-build Logison sound masking system installed in accordance with project specifications
- Speaker cabling, speakers, and headend devices supplied and installed
Network Power Protection
- Eaton 9PX UPS power modules with network cards and extended battery modules
- Bypass power modules and a 3-year UPS maintenance agreement included
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