Ore Catapult Glasgow

The Solution:

Universal AV Services were approached and were awarded the tender after answering the brief, specifying flexible audio visual solutions to be utilised throughout the office whilst providing scalability. Universal AV Services were also able to demonstrate previous projects that had a similar specification, leaving ORE Catapult confident that Universal AV Services could meet all their technical requirements.

A team from Universal AV Services, including sales and project managers worked closely with ORE Catapult to specify precisely what would be required for each space, in order to provide effective solutions that would suit the space and requirements.

Planning and Installation:

Timescales were paramount for ORE Catapult, initial phases of the solution had to be delivered in early February 2014. Universal AV Services worked with manufacturers and ORE Catapult to ensure that these timescales could be met. Site visits and surveys were carried out in January. Manufacturers were aware of the timescales and ensured all equipment was delivered on time so installation could begin as planned in early February with the remaining phase taking place in March. The solution was delivered on time by an in-house installations team from Universal AV taking a total of 10 days with further works being specified.

One of the key influencing factors in the system proposed by Universal AV Services was the use of the EXTRON XTP system which provided the company with scalability for going forwards and future developments.

Deliverables:
Reception
Digital Signage and screens to provide information to employees and visitors.

Meeting Rooms
The EVOKO meeting room booking system was installed to provide easy booking facilities for meeting rooms, as well as indicate when the room was in use and busy.

2 x CTouch HD interactive display screens were installed into a meeting room that could either be used as one room, or split into 2. Extron controllers were used to allow for the screens to be controlled individually or as one.

Staff Break Area
A mixture of LED screens and projectors were installed into the staff break area to provide impromptu flexible meeting/presentation spaces.

Collaboration Area
2 portable projectors were provided here to allow for impromptu meetings and an informal presentation area.

Video Conferencing
Full HD, twin Screen, video conferencing solutions was installed in the boardroom, allowing users the option to conference call with other sites.

Human Resources
A screen was installed into Human Resources again to allow for flexibility and the option to present – share information easily

Phil Beattie, Sales Manager at Universal commented, “We are privileged to have carried out the audio visual work on this project, the installation provides ORE Catapult with a dynamic solution that will help with collaboration, and conferencing, whilst helping with carbon footprints and not having to travel through the use of video conferencing. Universal AV Services has delivered a high end system that not only looks first class but delivers a first class user experience. ORE Catapult has also taken a full 3 years service and maintenance contract showing their commitment to keep the technology at the forefront of all they do.”

Customer Quotation – John Hartshorn Narec
“After a very thorough tendering process, we selected Universal AV to carry out the supply and installation of our complete AV system in our new Glasgow office Head Quarters. The task assigned to Universal AV was made particularly challenging due to the very tight time-frame available before our relocation schedule and official Ministerial opening event.

However, I am pleased to testify that Universal AV performed in an exemplary manner: Courteous, communicative, professional throughout. And most importantly of all – on time and on budget. In no small part due to Universal AV’s contribution, our AV solution has become integral to the working practices of ORE Catapult, and is the envy of clients and customers alike.

We would have no hesitation whatsoever in using Universal AV again, or recommending them for similar high-quality work.”