Managing technology projects in occupied buildings

Most technology installations happen in buildings that are still in use: wards with patients, hotel floors with guests, offices with staff working.

Schedule around operations

Agree work windows with each department — nights, weekends or quiet periods — and phase the work area by area.

Protect occupants

Use barriers, signage and dust control. In clinical areas, follow infection control procedures for ceiling and wall work.

Coordinate access

Arrange access to rooms in advance, with escorts where required, and respect privacy in guest and patient areas.

Minimise downtime

Plan cut-overs carefully, prepare and test in advance, and have rollback steps ready.

Control noise

Schedule drilling and other noisy tasks for agreed times.

Communicate daily

A short daily update to building managers prevents surprises and complaints.

See our ICT project management services.