Requirements gathering — device counts, bandwidth needs, PoE loads, future expansion.
Site surveys — floor plans, containment routes, risers, comms‑room suitability.
Network topology design — MDF/IDF layout, fibre backbone architecture, ethernet distribution.
Cable pathway design — tray, basket, conduit, trunking, under‑floor systems.
Standards compliance planning — BS EN 50173, BS EN 50174, TIA/EIA, fire‑stopping rules.
Bill of materials creation — cable types, patch panels, cabinets, fibre modules, hardware.